History of the #89 Car in NASCAR
262
Starts
4
Wins
3
Poles
60
Top-5s
135
Top-10s
Not every number in NASCAR wears a crown, but the #89 has done the hard miles. Across 262 starts, this number has earned 4 trips to victory lane. Buddy Shuman led the charge with 1 win. The #89 is the kind of number that shows up every Sunday, runs every lap, and reminds you that in racing, persistence is its own kind of glory.
All-Time Driver History
Cup Series stats from 1949-2026. Sorted by starts.
| Driver | Starts | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Shepherd | 32 | 0 |
| Buck Baker | 25 | 0 |
| Rodney Combs | 10 | 0 |
| Buddy Baker | 9 | 0 |
| Buddy Shuman | 8 | 1 |
| Jim Sauter | 6 | 0 |
| Wendell Scott | 6 | 0 |
| Tiny Lund | 5 | 0 |
| Ned Jarrett | 3 | 0 |
| Tim Flock | 2 | 0 |
| Dennis Setzer | 1 | 0 |
| Michael Waltrip | 1 | 0 |
| Patty Moise | 1 | 0 |
Team Chart (1998-2026)
| Year | Driver | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Dennis Setzer | Ford |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who drove the #89 car in NASCAR?
The #89 has been driven by 1 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). Dennis Setzer held the number the longest with 1 seasons. All-time, 13 drivers made at least one start in the #89.
Who was the most successful driver of the #89 car?
Buddy Shuman is the most successful driver of the #89 with 1 wins and 8 starts.
Who drives the #89 car in 2026?
The #89 does not appear to have a full-time entry in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season based on current team data.
How many wins does the #89 car have in NASCAR history?
The #89 car has 4 wins, 3 poles, 60 top-5 finishes, and 135 top-10 finishes across 262 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).
What is the complete history of the #89 car?
This page shows the complete history of the #89 in two sections: the all-time driver history (1949-2026) with aggregate stats from the full Cup Series era, and a detailed team chart (1998-2026) showing team, manufacturer, and sponsor information for each season.