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.