History of the #99 Car in NASCAR
1,288
Starts
50
Wins
24
Poles
283
Top-5s
497
Top-10s
There may not be a more revered number in the history of stock car racing than the #99. With 50 trips to victory lane across 1,288 starts, this number carries a legacy that echoes through every grandstand in America. Carl Edwards made it immortal with 23 wins, but the lineage runs deep. Today, Corey LaJoie carries that weight, and every time that car rolls off pit road, the ghosts of champions ride along.
2026 Driver: Corey LaJoie RFK Racing · Ford
All-Time Driver History
Cup Series stats from 1949-2026. Sorted by starts.
| Driver | Starts | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Carl Edwards | 373 | 23 |
| Jeff Burton | 293 | 17 |
| Daniel Suarez | 180 | 0 |
| Paul Goldsmith | 65 | 3 |
| Shorty Rollins | 34 | 1 |
| Gene Hobby | 34 | 0 |
| Bobby Isaac | 25 | 0 |
| Curtis Turner | 22 | 1 |
| Charlie Glotzbach | 19 | 2 |
| Wilbur Rakestraw | 19 | 0 |
| Fred Lorenzen | 14 | 0 |
| Tim Richmond | 13 | 0 |
| Ron Keselowski | 6 | 0 |
| Norm Benning | 3 | 0 |
| Dick Trickle | 3 | 0 |
| Norm Nelson | 2 | 1 |
| Ryan Reed | 2 | 0 |
| Dave Blaney | 2 | 0 |
| Richard Brickhouse | 2 | 0 |
| Marvin Panch | 2 | 0 |
| Buddy Baker | 1 | 0 |
| Dale Jarrett | 1 | 0 |
| Roy Yarbrough | 1 | 0 |
| Sterling Marlin | 1 | 0 |
| Bobby Unser | 1 | 0 |
Team Chart (1998-2026)
| Year | Driver | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Corey LaJoie | Ford |
| 2025 | Daniel Suarez | Chevy |
| 2024 | Daniel Suarez | Chevy |
| 2023 | Daniel Suarez | Chevy |
| 2022 | Daniel Suarez | Chevy |
| 2021 | Daniel Suarez | Chevy |
| 2019 | Derrike Cope? | Chevy |
| 2014 | Carl Edwards 2014 | Ford |
| 2013 | Carl Edwards 2014+ | Ford |
| 2012 | Carl Edwards 2013+ | Ford |
| 2011 | Carl Edwards 2014 | Ford |
| 2010 | Carl Edwards 2011 | Ford |
| 2009 | Carl Edwards 2011 | Ford |
| 2008 | Carl Edwards 2011 | Ford |
| 2007 | Carl Edwards 2009 | Ford |
| 2006 | Carl Edwards 2009 | Ford |
| 2005 | Carl Edwards | Ford |
| 2004 | Carl Edwards | Ford |
| 2003 | Jeff Burton | Ford |
| 2002 | Jeff Burton | Ford |
| 2001 | Jeff Burton | Ford |
| 2000 | Jeff Burton | Ford |
| 1999 | Jeff Burton | Ford |
| 1998 | Jeff Burton | Ford |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who drove the #99 car in NASCAR?
The #99 has been driven by 10 different drivers in our database (1998-2026). Jeff Burton held the number the longest with 6 seasons. All-time, 25 drivers made at least one start in the #99.
Who was the most successful driver of the #99 car?
Carl Edwards is the most successful driver of the #99 with 23 wins and 373 starts.
Who drives the #99 car in 2026?
Yes, Corey LaJoie drives the #99 for RFK Racing in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, driving a Ford.
How many wins does the #99 car have in NASCAR history?
The #99 car has 50 wins, 24 poles, 283 top-5 finishes, and 497 top-10 finishes across 1,288 starts in NASCAR Cup Series history (1949-2026).
What is the complete history of the #99 car?
This page shows the complete history of the #99 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.