History of the #97 Car in NASCAR
690
Starts
17
Wins
8
Poles
0
Top-5s
0
Top-10s
The #97 has been carried proudly through NASCAR's garage area for decades. Kurt Busch made their mark with 14 wins behind this number, and across 690 career starts, the #97 has found victory lane 17 times. The number has 1 championship to its name, adding hardware to a legacy built on consistency. It's a number that commands respect in any rearview mirror.
Championship pedigree: Kurt Busch (2004) — See all champions
All-Time Driver History
Cup Series stats from 1949-2026. Sorted by starts.
| Driver | Starts | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Kurt Busch | 184 | 14 |
| Henley Gray | 119 | 0 |
| Parnelli Jones | 34 | 4 |
| Bill Amick | 33 | 0 |
| Red Farmer | 23 | 0 |
| Roy Yarbrough | 6 | 0 |
| Morgan Shepherd | 3 | 0 |
| David Starr | 2 | 0 |
| Tanner Berryhill | 2 | 0 |
| Speedy Thompson | 2 | 0 |
| Geoff Bodine | 2 | 0 |
| Possum Jones | 2 | 0 |
| Ken Ragan | 1 | 0 |
| Coo Coo Marlin | 1 | 0 |
| Ned Jarrett | 1 | 0 |
| Bill Elliott | 1 | 0 |
| Cale Yarborough | 1 | 0 |
Team Chart (1998-2026)
| Year | Driver | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Tanner Berryhill | Toyota |
| 2005 | Kurt Busch 2006 | Ford |
| 2004 | Kurt Busch | Ford |
| 2003 | Kurt Busch | Ford |
| 2002 | Kurt Busch | Ford |
| 2001 | Kurt Busch ROTY | Ford |
| 2000 | Chad Little Kurt Busch | Ford |
| 1999 | Chad Little | Ford |
| 1998 | Chad Little | Ford |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who drove the #97 car in NASCAR?
The #97 has been driven by 6 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). Kurt Busch held the number the longest with 3 seasons. All-time, 17 drivers made at least one start in the #97.
Who was the most successful driver of the #97 car?
Kurt Busch is the most successful driver of the #97 with 14 wins and 184 starts.
Who drives the #97 car in 2026?
The #97 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 #97 car have in NASCAR history?
The #97 car has 17 wins, 8 poles, 0 top-5 finishes, and 0 top-10 finishes across 690 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).
What is the complete history of the #97 car?
This page shows the complete history of the #97 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.