2021 NASCAR Cup Series Driver / Team Chart
Last Updated: January 21st, 2021
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2021 NASCAR Cup Series ROTY Contenders:Â
- No. 14 – Chase Briscoe – Stewart-Haas Racing
- No. 38 – Anthony Alfredo – Front Row Motorsports
New FT Teams for 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Season:Â
- No. 7 – Corey LaJoie – Spire Motorsports
- No. 78 – B.J. McLeod – Live Fast Motorsports
- No. 23 – Bubba Wallace – 23XI Racing
- No. 44 – TBA – NY Racing (team indicates it plans to run full-season)
- No. 99 – Daniel Suarez – Trackhouse
New PT Teams for 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Season:Â
- No. 32 – TBD – GoFas Racing [was full-time in 2020]
- No. 33 – Austin Cindric – Team Penske
- No. 36 – David Ragan (DAYTONA 500) – Front Row Motorsports
| Car No. | Driver | Team | Manufacturer | Sponsor(s) | Crew Chief |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Quin Houff | StarCom Racing | Chevrolet Camaro | Mane N' Tail (Daytona 500, TBA) | George Church |
| 1 | Kurt Busch | Chip Ganassi Racing | Chevrolet Camaro | Monster Energy | Matt McCall |
| 2 | Brad Keselowski | Team Penske | Ford Mustang | Discount Tire (15+ Races) Pirtek Wurth AutoTrader Money Lion | Jeremy Bullins |
| 3 | Austin Dillon | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet Camaro | Bass Pro Shops (12 Races) | TBA |
| 4 | Kevin Harvick | Stewart-Haas Racing | Ford Mustang | Busch Beer Mobil 1 Hunt Brothers Pizza | Rodney Childers |
| 5 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet Camaro | TBA | Cliff Daniels |
| 6 | Ryan Newman | Roush Fenway Racing | Ford Mustang | Koehler Generators (8 Races) Guaranteed Rate (7 Races + Clash) Castrol (4 Races) Oscar Mayer Wyndham Rewards | TBA |
| 7 | Corey LaJoie | Spire Motorsports | Chevrolet Camaro | Schulter Systems (7 Races) Drydene | Ryan Sparks |
| 8 | Tyler Reddick | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet Camaro | TBA | TBA |
| 9 | Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet Camaro | NAPA Auto Parts (26 Races) Hooters (3 Races) UniFirst (3 Races) Llumar Films (Clash, COTA) Adrenaline Shoc (Atlanta 2, Talladega 2) | Alan Gustafson |
| 10 | Aric Almirola | Stewart-Haas Racing | Ford Mustang | Smithfield Foods (25 Races) | TBA |
| 11 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota Camry | FedEx | Chris Gabehart |
| 12 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | Ford Mustang | Menards - Moen DEX Imaging BodyArmour | Todd Gordon |
| 14 | Chase Briscoe | Stewart-Haas Racing | Ford Mustang | HighPoint | John Klausmeier |
| 15 | Derrike Cope (Daytona) | Rick Ware Racing | Chevrolet Camaro | JACOB Companies (Daytona) | Patrick Tryson |
| 16 | Kaz Grala (Daytona 1, TBA) AJ Allmendinger (Daytona RC) | Kaulig Racing | Chevrolet Camaro | TBA | TBA |
| 17 | Chris Buescher | Roush Fenway Racing | Ford Mustang | Fastenal Fifth Third Bank Castrol (Atlanta 2, Michigan) | TBA |
| 18 | Kyle Busch | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota Camry | M&M's Interstate Batteries | Ben Beshore |
| 19 | Martin Truex, Jr. | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota Camry | Bass Pro Shops (24 Races) Auto Owners Insurance (8 Races) Reser's (4 Races) | James Small |
| 20 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota Camry | Rheem Craftsman Sport Clips Reser's | Adam Stevens |
| 21 | Matt DiBenedetto | Wood Brothers Racing | Ford Mustang | Ford Motorcraft / Quiklane Menards - Dutch Boy | TBA |
| 22 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | Ford Mustang | Shell-Pennzoil | Paul Wolfe |
| 23 | Bubba Wallace | 23XI Racing | Toyota Camry | Door Dash (Daytona 500) McDonalds Root Insurance Dr. Pepper Columbia Sports Wear | Mike Wheeler |
| 24 | William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet Camaro | Axalta (14 Races) Liberty University (12 Races) | Rudy Fugle |
| 32 | Ryan Ellis? (PT) | GoFas Racing | Ford Mustang | TBA | TBA |
| 33 | Austin Cindric (PT) | Team Penske | Ford Mustang | TBA | Miles Stanley |
| 34 | Michael McDowell | Front Row Motorsports | Ford Mustang | Fr8 Auctions (6 Races) | Drew Blickensderfer |
| 36 | David Ragan | Front Row Motorsports | Ford Mustang | TBA | Derrick Finley |
| 37 | Ryan Preece | JTG-Daugherty Racing | Chevrolet Camaro | TBA | TBA |
| 38 | Anthony Alfredo | Front Row Motorsports | Ford Mustang | Speedy Cash (6 Races + All-Star) | Seth Barbour |
| 41 | Cole Custer | Stewart-Haas Racing | Ford Mustang | HAAS Automation Dixie Vodka (Daytona RC, Nashville) | Mike Shiplett |
| 42 | Ross Chastain | Chip Ganassi Racing | Chevrolet Camaro | TBA | Phil Surgen |
| 43 | Erik Jones | Richard Petty Motorsports | Chevrolet Camaro | TBA | Jerry Baxter |
| 44 | TBA | NY Racing | Ford Mustang | TBA | TBA |
| 47 | Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. | JTG-Daugherty Racing | Chevrolet Camaro | Kroger | Brian Patte |
| 48 | Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet Camaro | Ally Financial (36 Races) | Greg Ives |
| 49 | Timmy Hill? Chad Finchum? | MBM Motorsports | Ford Mustang | TBA | TBA |
| 51 | Cody Ware | Rick Ware Racing | Chevrolet Camaro | Nurtec ODT (36 Races) | Mike Hillman, Sr. |
| 52 | Josh Bilicki | Rick Ware Racing | Ford Mustang | TBA | TBA |
| 53 | Joey Gase (Daytona) | Rick Ware Racing | Ford Mustang Chevrolet Camaro | TBA | TBA |
| 62 | TBA | Beard Motorsports | Chevrolet Camaro | TBA | TBA |
| 66 | Timmy Hill? Chad Finchum? | Motorsports Business Management | Toyota Camry? Ford Mustang? | TBA | TBA |
| 77 | Jamie McMurray (Daytona) | Spire Motorsports | Chevrolet Camaro | Advent Health (Daytona) | Kevin Bellicourt |
| 78 [was 32] | B.J. McLeod | Live Fast Motorsports | Ford Mustang | Keen Parts (Martinsville 1, TBA) | TBA |
| 96 | Ty Dillon (Daytona) | Gaunt Brothers Racing | Toyota Camry | Bass Pro Shops / Black Rifle Coffee (Daytona) | TBA |
| 99 [was 77] | Daniel Suarez | Trackhouse | Chevrolet Camaro | TBA | Travis Mack |
| TBA | Austin Cindric (PT) | Team Penske | Ford Mustang | TBA | TBA |
Official Announcements:
January 21st, 2021: AJ Allmendinger Returning to NASCAR’s Top-Level with Kaulig Racing at Daytona’s Road Course
AJ Allmendinger Returning to NASCAR’s Top-Level with Kaulig Racing at Daytona’s Road Course
January 20th, 2021: Austin Cindric attempting Daytona 500 with Team Penske
Austin Cindric Sets Sights on NASCAR Cup Series Debut, Daytona 500 Start With Team Penske
January 18th, 2021: Cody Ware Going Full-Time Cup Racing with Rick Ware Racing in 2021
Cody Ware Going Full-Time NASCAR Cup Series Racing With Rick Ware Racing in 2021
January 15th, 2021: Joey Gase Returning to Rick Ware Racing in 2021; Will Run 63rd Annual DAYTONA 500
Joey Gase Returning to Rick Ware Racing in 2021; Will Run 63rd Annual DAYTONA 500
January 14th, 2021: Noah Gragson Officially Attempting DAYTONA 500 with Beard Motorsports
Noah Gragson Officially Attempting Daytona 500 With Beard Motorsports
January 14th, 2021: Speedy Cash Returning to Front Row Motorsports, Joining Anthony Alfredo for DAYTONA 500, Five Other Points Events
Speedy Cash Returns to Front Row, Joining Anthony Alfredo for Daytona 500
January 13th, 2021: Kaz Grala Signs Multi-Race Cup Deal with Kaulig Racing; Attempting 2021 DAYTONA 500
Kaz Grala Signs Multi-Race Cup Deal with Kaulig Racing; Attempting 2021 DAYTONA 500
January 6th, 2021: Front Row Motorsports Announces 2021 NASCAR Lineups; Alfredo and McDowell Full-Time, Ragan Running 2021 DAYTONA 500
December 2nd, 2020: Biohaven Pharmaceuticals Joining Rick Ware Racing for Full Season of Sponsorship
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals joining Rick Ware Racing for full season of sponsorship
November 30th, 2020: Spire Motorsports Signs Corey LaJoie to No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro in Multi-Year Deal:
November 20th, 2020: B.J. McLeod and Matt Tifft Form No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports Team for 2021:
Matt Tifft, B.J McLeod reveal “Live Fast Motorsports”, SHR partnership
November 16th, 2020: John Hunter Nemechek Not Returning to Front Row Motorsports in 2021:
John Hunter Nemechek Not Returning to Front Row Motorsports in 2021
October 28th, 2020: Kyle Larson Returning to the Cup Series in 2021 with Hendrick Motorsports in the No. 5 Car.
Kyle Larson Returning to the Cup Series in 2021 With Hendrick Motorsports in the No. 5 Car
October 23rd, 2020: B.J. McLeod, Matt Tifft to Operate GoFas Racing No. 32 Charter for 2021, in Partnership with Joe Falk.
BJ McLeod, Matt Tifft to operate new charter in partnership with Joe Falk
October 22nd, 2020: GoFas Racing Going Part-Time in 2021, Charter to be Sold
October 22nd, 2020: Presenting 23XI Racing – The Denny Hamlin / Michael Jordan NASCAR Team
Presenting 23XI Racing – the Denny Hamlin / Michael Jordan NASCAR team.
October 21st, 2020: Erik Jones Moving to Richard Petty Motorsports in 2021; Signs Multi-Year Agreement to Drive No. 43
October 20th, 2020: Chase Briscoe Officially Announced as Driver of Stewart-Haas No. 14 Car for 2021.
Chase Briscoe Officially Announced as Driver of Stewart-Haas No. 14 Car For 2021
October 8th, 2020: Clint Bowyer Retiring from Full-Time NASCAR Competition; Joining FOX Sports’ Broadcast Booth in 2021.
October 8th, 2020: Matt DiBenedetto Will Drive the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Car Again in 2021.
Matt DiBenedetto Will Drive the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Car Again in 2021
October 8th, 2020: Austin Cindric Inks Multi-Year Extension with Team Penske, Moving to Wood Brothers Racing Full-Time in 2022.
Cindric Inks Multi-Year Extension with Team Penske, Moving to Wood Brothers Racing Full-Time in 2022
October 7th, 2020: Daniel Suarez Joining Justin Marks’ Trackhouse Cup Team for 2021.
Daniel Suarez joining Justin Marks’ Trackhouse Cup Team for 2021
October 6th, 2020: Alex Bowman Moving to Hendrick Motorsports’ No. 48 Starting in 2021.
Alex Bowman Moving to Hendrick Motorsports’ No. 48 Starting in 2021
September 28th, 2020: Hertz, Hendrick Motorsports Offically Part Ways; Will Not Sponsor William Byron’s No. 24 in 2021.
September 21st, 2020: Ross Chastain’s Move to Cup, Chip Ganassi Racing in 2021 Made Official.
Ross Chastain’s Move to Cup, Chip Ganassi Racing in 2021 Made Official
September 15th, 2020: Daniel Suarez Officially Announces He Won’t Return to Gaunt Brothers Racing in 2021.
Daniel Suarez Officially Announces He Won’t Return to Gaunt Brothers Racing in 2021
September 10th, 2020: Bubba Wallace Will Not Return to Richard Petty Motorsports in 2021
Bubba Wallace Will Not Return to Richard Petty Motorsports in 2021
September 1st, 2020:Â William Byron Officially Announces Extension Through 2022 With Hendrick Motorsports
Fresh Off First-Career Cup Series Win, William Byron Extends Deal With Hendrick Through 2022
September 1st, 2020: Smithfield Foods, Aric Almirola Will Return to Stewart-Hass Racing’s No. 10 Car in 2021
Smithfield Foods and Aric Almirola Back With Stewart-Haas Racing in 2021
August 21st, 2020: Corey LaJoie Confirms He Won’t Return to GoFas Racing in 2021
Corey LaJoie Confirms He Won’t Return to Go Fas Racing in 2021
August 14th, 2020: Justin Marks Starting Trackhouse in 2021, New NASCAR Cup Series Team
Justin Marks Starting Trackhouse in 2021, New NASCAR Cup Series Team
August 11th, 2020: Spire Motorsports Confirms Purchase of Leavine Family Racing Charter, Will Expand to Two Cars in 2021.
August 10th, 2020: Christopher Bell Officially Lands No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Ride for 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Season.
Christopher Bell Officially Lands No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Ride For 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Season
August 4th, 2020: Leavine Family Racing to Cease Operations at End of 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Season
Leavine Family Racing to Cease Operations at End of 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Season
August 3rd, 2020: Brad Keselowski, Team Penske, Sign Contract Extension after Third Win of 2020 Season
Brad Keselowski, Team Penske Announce Contract Extension After Third Win of Season