2009 NASCAR Team Chart

Cup Series teams, drivers, and sponsors

The 2009 NASCAR Cup Series features 50 teams fielding 70 full-time and part-time car entries across 7 manufacturers (Chevrolet, Toyota, Dodge, Ford, Ford Toyota, Dodge Ford, x). The complete team chart below lists every car number, driver, sponsor, manufacturer, and crew chief for the 2009 season.

The modern Cup Series is dominated by a small group of elite organizations. Hendrick Motorsports fields four Chevrolets for Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, William Byron, and Alex Bowman. Joe Gibbs Racing runs four Toyotas for Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell, Ty Gibbs, and Chase Briscoe. Team Penske counters with Fords for Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney, and Austin Cindric. RFK Racing fields Brad Keselowski, Chris Buescher, and Ryan Preece, while Trackhouse Racing rounds out the top tier with Daniel Suarez, Ross Chastain, and Shane van Gisbergen.

Beyond the big five, a second tier of full-time and part-time programs compete every weekend — Legacy Motor Club, 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports, Wood Brothers Racing, Spire Motorsports, and Kaulig Racing. NASCAR's charter system guarantees full-season entry for charter holders, while 'open' cars must qualify on speed each week. Alliances between teams (engine leases, technical partnerships) are common and often determine which organizations run up front.

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# Driver
01 X
1 Martin Truex Jr. 2009
02* David Gilliland
02* Brandon Ash
2 Kurt Busch 2010+ (2004 Champion)
04* P.J. Jones David Gilliland
4* Scott Wimmer Eric McClure
5 Mark Martin 2010
06* Trevor Boys
6 David Ragan 2011
07 Casey Mears 2009
7 Robby Gordon
08* Boris Said Terry Labonte
8* Aric Almirola
09 Brad Keselowski Ron Fellows Sterling Marlin Mike Bliss Aric Almirola
9 Kasey Kahne 2010
11 Denny Hamlin 2010
12 David Stremme
13* Max Papis ROTY
14 was 70 Tony Stewart (2002,2005 Champion)
15 closed
15* Marc Davis
16 Greg Biffle 2011
17 Matt Kenseth 2010+ (2003 Champion)
18 Kyle Busch 2010
19 Elliott Sadler 2010
20 Joey Logano ROTY
21* Bill Elliott (1988 Champion)
22* closed
23* Mike Skinner (Daytona 500) Robert Richardson Jr.
24 Jeff Gordon 2013/lifetime (1995,1997,1998,2001 Champion)
25* Brad Keselowski
26 Jamie McMurray 2009
27* Ted Christopher Tom Hubert Kirk Shelmerdine
28* Travis Kvapil
29 Kevin Harvick 2010
31 Jeff Burton 2010
33 [was 01] Clint Bowyer 2011
34 [was 15] John Andretti (34 races) Tony Raines (Darlington, LMS)
36 Michael McDowell Robert Richardson Jr. Patrick Carpentier Brian Simo (road courses)
37* Travis Kvapil Kevin Hamlin Tony Raines
39 [was 66] Ryan Newman
40* closed
41* Jeremy Mayfield J.J. Yeley
42 Juan Pablo Montoya 2011+
43 Reed Sorenson
44 [was 10] A.J. Allmendinger
45* closed
46* Carl Long Dennis Setzer
47 Marcos Ambrose
48 Jimmie Johnson 2015 (2006,2007,2008 Champion)
50* Stanton Barrett
51* Dexter Bean David Starr (California) Kelly Bires (Daytona 500)
55 Michael Waltrip
57* Norm Benning
64* Mike Wallace
66 Dave Blaney Terry Labonte (Daytona 500)
71 David Gilliland Mike Wallace (Daytona 500)
73* Mike Garvey
75* Derrike Cope
77 [was 22] Sam Hornish Jr.
78* Regan Smith
82 was 84 Scott Speed ROTY
83 Brian Vickers 2009
87 Joe Nemechek
88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2012
96 [was 38] Bobby Labonte (2000 Champion) Erik Darnell (7 races)
98 [was 28] Paul Menard
99 Carl Edwards 2011
00 [was #44] David Reutimann 2009

Frequently Asked Questions

How many NASCAR Cup Series teams are there in 2009?
50 teams fielded 70 car entries in the 2009 NASCAR Cup Series, with 7 manufacturers (Chevrolet, Toyota, Dodge, Ford, Ford Toyota, Dodge Ford, x) represented. Charter-holding organizations field the majority of the cars, while open teams round out the field each week.
Which NASCAR team has won the most races?
Petty Enterprises holds the all-time NASCAR record with 268 Cup Series wins, the vast majority earned by Richard Petty himself. In the modern era, Hendrick Motorsports leads all active organizations with more than 300 combined Cup wins across drivers like Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, and Kyle Larson, along with a record number of Cup championships.
Who owns Hendrick Motorsports?
Hendrick Motorsports is owned by Rick Hendrick, a North Carolina auto dealer who founded the team in 1984 as All Star Racing. The organization fields four full-time Chevrolet Cup cars for Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, William Byron, and Alex Bowman, and is headquartered in Concord, NC alongside its massive engine and chassis programs.
Who owns Joe Gibbs Racing?
Joe Gibbs Racing is owned by Joe Gibbs, the three-time Super Bowl champion head coach of the Washington Redskins who founded the team in 1992. Coy Gibbs, Joe's son, served as vice chairman until his passing in 2022. JGR fields four Toyota Cup cars for Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell, Chase Briscoe, and Ty Gibbs out of its Huntersville, NC shop.
What is a NASCAR charter?
A NASCAR charter is a franchise-style guarantee that locks a team into every Cup Series race for the season, regardless of qualifying speed. NASCAR introduced the charter system in 2016 with 36 charters — teams without one must qualify on speed as an 'open' entry. Charters can be bought, sold, or leased between organizations, and their value has grown significantly as the sport has stabilized.
What are the biggest NASCAR teams in 2009?
The top-tier Cup teams in 2009 include Hendrick Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Racing, Team Penske, Richard Childress Racing, RFK Racing, Trackhouse Racing, 23XI Racing, and Stewart-Haas Racing. Together they field the lion's share of the 70 weekly entries. Smaller full-time programs include Legacy Motor Club, Front Row Motorsports, Wood Brothers Racing, Spire Motorsports, and Kaulig Racing.

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