NASCAR Cup Series: A Chronicle of Victories - The Elite Club of 206 Winners and Their Ascending Legacies

In the storied annals of NASCAR’s premier division, a select fraternity of 206 drivers has etched their names into history through the ultimate demonstration of skill and perseverance: victory lane. Since the inception of the Cup Series in 1949, the path to victory has been a challenging one, with only a fraction of competitors achieving this coveted feat. Leading this pantheon of champions is the legendary Richard Petty, whose unparalleled record of 200 wins remains a benchmark of dominance. Among the active roster of drivers, Kyle Busch stands as the current standard-bearer, having amassed 63 career victories.

The landscape of NASCAR winners continues to evolve, with new chapters being written each season. The 2025 season, in particular, marked a significant milestone with the emergence of the 206th distinct winner. This historic achievement came early in the year when Josh Berry, piloting the iconic No. 21 Wood Brothers Ford, secured his maiden Cup Series victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Notably, this triumph continued a remarkable trend for the storied No. 21 car, as Berry became the fifth consecutive driver to achieve their first Cup Series win in that legendary machine. This string of breakthrough victories underscores the enduring appeal and competitive nature of one of NASCAR’s most historic teams.

The 2025 season also witnessed another significant statistical achievement as Kyle Larson reached a career milestone, becoming just the 30th driver in Cup Series history to accumulate 30 wins. Larson achieved this impressive feat with a commanding performance at Homestead-Miami Speedway in March. His consistent success highlights his position as one of the sport’s premier talents.

Further illustrating the international reach and talent within NASCAR, Shane van Gisbergen has continued to make his mark. In the current season, the New Zealand native has established himself as the winningest foreign-born driver in NASCAR history, demonstrating exceptional skill on road courses. His dominance in this discipline was evident as he secured victories in five of the six road course events contested thus far.

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The veteran presence in NASCAR remains a powerful force, with Denny Hamlin demonstrating that experience continues to translate into success. Late in the 2025 season, Hamlin captured his 60th career victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. This significant win propelled him into the top ten on the all-time wins list, a testament to his sustained excellence and strategic prowess over a long and distinguished career.

The 2026 season commenced with a powerful statement from Tyler Reddick, who achieved a rare feat by winning the opening two races of the year. This back-to-back success has not been seen in the Cup Series since 2009, emphasizing the difficulty and significance of Reddick’s early-season performance. With these victories, Reddick also joined an exclusive group of only 67 drivers to have reached double-digit career wins, marking his tenth victory in the series.

The following table details the all-time NASCAR Cup Series driver wins list, updated as of February 22nd, 2026, following the race at Atlanta. Full-time Cup Series competitors are denoted in bold, while part-time drivers are indicated in italics.

Ranking	Driver Name	Total Wins
1	Richard Petty	200
2	David Pearson	105
3	Jeff Gordon	93
4	Bobby Allison	85
5	Darrell Waltrip	84
6	Jimmie Johnson	83
7	Cale Yarborough	83
8	Dale Earnhardt	76
9	Kyle Busch	63
10	Denny Hamlin	60
11	Kevin Harvick	60
12	Rusty Wallace	55
13	Lee Petty	54
14	Ned Jarrett	50
15	Junior Johnson	50
16	Tony Stewart	49
17	Herb Thomas	48
18	Buck Baker	46
19	Bill Elliott	44
20	Mark Martin	40
21	Tim Flock	39
22	Matt Kenseth	39
23	Bobby Isaac	37
24	Joey Logano	37
25	Brad Keselowski	36
26	Kurt Busch	34
27	Martin Truex Jr.	34
28	Fireball Roberts	33
29	Dale Jarrett	32
30	Kyle Larson	32
31	Carl Edwards	28
32	Rex White	28
33	Dale Earnhardt Jr.	26
33	Fred Lorenzen	26
34	Jim Paschal	25
35	Joe Weatherly	25
37	Ricky Rudd	23
38	Terry Labonte	22
39	Jeff Burton	21
40	Bobby Labonte	21
41	Chase Elliott	21
42	Benny Parsons	21
43	Jack Smith	21
44	Speedy Thompson	20
45	Davey Allison	19
46	Buddy Baker	19
47	Greg Biffle	19
48	Fonty Flock	19
49	Geoff Bodine	18
50	Neil Bonnett	18
51	Harry Gant	18
52	Ryan Newman	18
53	Kasey Kahne	18
54	Ryan Blaney	17
55	Marvin Panch	17
56	Curtis Turner	17
57	William Byron	16
58	Ernie Irvan	15
59	Dick Hutcherson	14
60	LeeRoy Yarbrough	14
61	Christopher Bell	13
62	Dick Rathmann	13
63	Tim Richmond	13
64	Donnie Allison	10
65	Clint Bowyer	10
66	Sterling Marlin	10
67	Tyler Reddick	10
68	Paul Goldsmith	9
69	Cotton Owens	9
70	Bob Welborn	9
71	Alex Bowman	8
72	Kyle Petty	8
72	Darel Dieringer	7
73	A.J. Foyt	7
74	Jamie McMurray	7
75	Jim Reed	7
77	Marshall Teague	7
78	Chris Buescher	6
79	Ross Chastain	6
80	Austin Dillon	6
81	Shane van Gisbergen	6
82	Ward Burton	5
83	Chase Briscoe	5
84	Dan Gurney	5
85	Alan Kulwicki	5
86	Tony Lund	5
87	Dave Marcis	5
88	Jeremy Mayfield	5
89	Ralph Moody	5
90	Lloyd Dane	4
91	Bob Flock	4
92	Charlie Glotzbach	4
93	Eddie Gray	4
94	Bobby Hamilton	4
95	Pete Hamilton	4
96	Parnelli Jones	4
97	Hershel McGriff	4
98	Joe Nemechek	4
99	Eddie Pagan	4
100	Ken Schrader	4
101	Morgan Shepherd	4
102	Nelson Stacy	4
103	Ricky Stenhouse Jr.	4
104	Billy Wade	4
105	Michael Waltrip	4
106	Glen Wood	4
107	A.J. Allmendinger	3
108	Aric Almirola	3
109	Bill Blair	3
110	Austin Cindric	3
111	Robby Gordon	3
112	Erik Jones	3
113	Dick Linder	3
114	Frank Mundy	3
115	Elliott Sadler	3
116	Gwyn Staley	3
117	Brian Vickers	3
118	Bubba Wallace	3
119	Marcos Ambrose	2
120	John Andretti	2
121	Johnny Beauchamp	2
122	Red Byron	2
123	Derrike Cope	2
124	Ricky Craven	2
125	Ray Elder	2
126	James Hylton	2
127	Bobby Johns	2
128	Joe Lee Johnson	2
129	Al Keller	2
130	Elmo Langley	2
131	Danny Letner	2
132	Michael McDowell	2
133	Juan Pablo Montoya	2
134	Billy Myers	2
135	Jimmy Pardue	2
136	Steve Park	2
137	Tom Pistone	2
138	Marvin Porter	2
139	David Ragan	2
140	David Reutimann	2
141	Gober Sosebee	2
142	Jimmy Spencer	2
143	Daniel Suarez	2
144	Emanuel Zervakis	2
145	Johnny Allen	1
146	Bill Amick	1
147	Mario Andretti	1
148	Earl Balmer	1
149	Trevor Bayne	1
150	Johnny Benson	1
151	Josh Berry	1
152	Brett Bodine	1
153	Ron Bouchard	1
154	Richard Brickhouse	1
155	Harrison Burton	1
156	Dick Brooks	1
157	Bob Burdick	1
158	Marvin Burke	1
159	Neil Cole	1
160	Jim Cook	1
161	Cole Custer	1
162	Mark Donohue	1
163	Joe Eubanks	1
164	Lou Figaro	1
165	Jimmy Florian	1
166	Larry Frank	1
167	Danny Graves	1
168	Royce Hagerty	1
169	Bobby Hillin	1
170	Justin Haley	1
171	Jim Hurtubise	1
172	John Kieper	1
173	Harold Kite	1
174	Paul Lewis	1
175	Johnny Mantz	1
176	Sam McQuagg	1
177	Casey Mears	1
178	Paul Menard	1
179	Lloyd Moore	1
180	Jerry Nadeau	1
181	Norm Nelson	1
182	Bill Norton	1
183	Phil Parsons	1
184	Dick Passwater	1
185	Lennie Pond	1
186	Bill Rexford	1
187	Jody Ridley	1
188	Shorty Rollins	1
189	Jim Roper	1
190	Earl Ross	1
191	John Rostek	1
192	Johnny Rutherford	1
193	Greg Sacks	1
194	Leon Sales	1
195	Frankie Schneider	1
196	Wendell Scott	1
197	Buddy Shuman	1
198	Regan Smith	1
199	John Soares	1
200	Lake Speed	1
201	Chuck Stevenson	1
202	Donald Thomas	1
203	Tommy Thompson	1
204	Art Watts	1
205	Danny Weinberg	1
206	Jack White	1

The list of winners in the NASCAR Cup Series represents a rich tapestry of talent and dedication, spanning generations of racing excellence. Each victory, whether it be the first or the hundredth, contributes to the ongoing narrative of this iconic motorsport. As the seasons unfold, the anticipation remains high for new contenders to emerge and etch their names onto this prestigious list, continuing the legacy of competition and achievement that defines NASCAR.