History of the #98 Car in NASCAR

1,047
Starts
25
Wins
20
Poles
124
Top-5s
213
Top-10s

The #98 has been carried proudly through NASCAR's garage area for decades. Reed Sorenson made their mark with 1 wins behind this number, and across 1,047 career starts, the #98 has found victory lane 25 times. It's a number that commands respect in any rearview mirror.

All-Time Driver History

Cup Series stats from 1949-2026. Sorted by starts.

Driver Starts Wins
Marvin Panch 85 0
Paul Menard 72 0
Jeremy Mayfield 62 0
Joe Ruttman 56 0
Josh Wise 52 0
Derrike Cope 50 0
John Andretti 40 0
Rick Mast 39 0
Jimmy Spencer 36 0
Morgan Shepherd 33 0
Cole Whitt 23 0
Rich Bickle 21 0
Ron Bouchard 17 0
Todd Bodine 8 0
John Keiper 7 0
Johnny Mantz 6 0
Hutt Stricklin 6 0
Geoff Bodine 6 0
Kenny Wallace 5 0
Reed Sorenson 4 1
Leon Sales 4 1
Marvin Porter 2 1
Dale Jarrett 1 0
Richard Childress 1 0
Boris Said 1 0
Fred Lorenzen 1 0
Bobby Isaac 1 0

Team Chart (1998-2026)

Year Driver Manufacturer
2015 TJ Bell Timmy Hill(i) Reed Sorenson Ryan Preece (5 races) Michael Waltrip Ford Chevy Toyota
2014 Josh Wise Chevy Ford
2011 ? ?Ford
2000 ?Jeff Fuller ?Geoffrey Bodine Ford
1999 Rick Mast Ford
1998 Rich Bickle Ford

Frequently Asked Questions

Who drove the #98 car in NASCAR?
The #98 has been driven by 6 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). TJ Bell Timmy Hill(i) Reed Sorenson Ryan Preece (5 races) Michael Waltrip held the number the longest with 1 seasons. All-time, 27 drivers made at least one start in the #98.
Who was the most successful driver of the #98 car?
Reed Sorenson is the most successful driver of the #98 with 1 wins and 4 starts.
Who drives the #98 car in 2026?
The #98 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 #98 car have in NASCAR history?
The #98 car has 25 wins, 20 poles, 124 top-5 finishes, and 213 top-10 finishes across 1,047 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).
What is the complete history of the #98 car?
This page shows the complete history of the #98 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.