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.