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.

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