NASCAR: 5 full-time drivers who have never won a race

Following Tyler Reddick’s first win, just five of the 32 full-time NASCAR Cup Series drivers have never found victory lane, and several have never come close.

In his 92nd career NASCAR Cup Series start, Richard Childress Racing’s Tyler Reddick finally broke through and earned his first victory at Road America this past Sunday afternoon, becoming the fifth different first-time winner through the first 18 races of the 2022 season.

The four drivers who earned their first career wins before Reddick this season include Team Penske rookie Austin Cindric, Stewart-Haas Racing’s Chase Briscoe, and Trackhouse Racing Team teammates Ross Chastain (two wins) and Daniel Suarez.

One-third of the 2022 season’s races have been won by drivers who entered the year without any victories. With the addition of these five drivers to the all-time wins list, there are just five full-time drivers who do not have any victories to their name.

Here’s a look at all five, ordered by their position in the point standings (among the 32 full-time drivers).

1. Ty Dillon, #42 Petty GMS Motorsports Chevrolet

• 2022 points position: 26th
• Best 2022 finish: 10th (Bristol Motor Speedway dirt race, April)
• Career starts: 184
• Best career finish: 3rd (Talladega Superspeedway, October 2020)

2. Harrison Burton (rookie), #21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford

• 2022 points position: 28th
• Best 2022 finish: 11th (Charlotte Motor Speedway, May)
• Career starts: 19
• Best career finish: 11th (Charlotte Motor Speedway, May 2022)

3. Todd Gilliland (rookie), #38 Front Row Motorsports Ford

• 2022 points position: 29th
• Best 2022 finish: 15th (Darlington Raceway, May)
• Career starts: 18
• Best career finish: 15th (Darlington Raceway, May 2022)

4. Corey LaJoie, #7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet

• 2022 points position: 31st
• Best 2022 finish: 5th (Atlanta Motor Speedway, March)
• Career starts: 182
• Best career finish: 5th (Atlanta Motor Speedway, March 2022)

5. Cody Ware, #51 Rick Ware Racing Ford

• 2022 points position: 32nd
• Best 2022 finish: 17th (Daytona International Speedway, February)
• Career starts: 73
• Best career finish: 17th (Daytona International Speedway, February 2022)

Which of these five drivers will be next to secure career Cup Series win number one? Will any of them ever manage to do so, or will the next first-time winner be a driver who does not currently compete full-time?