Every 'OG' NASCAR Cup Series Team Explained | Dynasties, Legends & Underdogs

From Petty Enterprises’ moonshine roots to Hendrick Motorsports’ modern dynasty, NASCAR’s greatest teams have defined eras, built dynasties, and created legends.

This video dives into the OG NASCAR Cup teams – both active and defunct – explaining their origins, iconic wins, championship moments, and lasting impact on the sport. From family-run independents to powerhouse operations, these are the teams that built NASCAR. #nascar

Timestamps (Chapters):

0:00 – Hendrick Motorsports – A Modern Dynasty
0:47 – Petty Enterprises – The King’s Legacy
1:56 – Joe Gibbs Racing – Champions of the New Era
2:46 – Richard Childress Racing – Excellence with The Intimidator
3:38 – Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing – The Cat in the Hat’s Crew
4:26 – Team Penske – Captain’s Winning Armada
5:29 – Stewart-Haas Racing – A Driver’s Dream Team (2009–2024)
8:45 – Wood Brothers Racing – NASCAR’s Living History
9:58 – Junior Johnson & Associates – Moonshine to Championships
11:07 – Holman-Moody – Ford’s Racing Factory
12:13 – Bud Moore Engineering – Grit, Glory & “Little Guy” Triumphs
13:14 – Robert Yates Racing – Pure Power and Speed
14:13 – Dale Earnhardt, Inc. – Plate Track Dominance
15:19 – Chip Ganassi Racing – Open-Wheel Flair Meets Stock Car Success
16:21 – Furniture Row Racing – The Little Team That Could
17:14 – DiGard Motorsports – Fast Times & a Championship
18:17 – Melling Racing – Awesome Bill’s Home Team
19:16 – Blue Max Racing – Rusty’s Rocket
20:15 – Morgan–McClure Motorsports – Superspeedway Specialists
21:16 – Carl Kiekhaefer’s Chrysler Team – The 1950s Super Team