What car brands are in NASCAR?

Three manufacturers compete in the current NASCAR Cup Series: Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota. Historically, brands such as Dodge, Plymouth, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Mercury and Buick also raced.

Yes. Toyota entered NASCAR's top series in 2007 and is the only non-American manufacturer currently competing in the Cup Series against Chevrolet and Ford.

Car Brands in NASCAR — Manufacturers Past & Present (2026)

Car Brands in NASCAR

NASCAR's top division has always been a battle between a small group of manufacturers. Today just three car brands compete in the Cup Series, but many more have raced — and won — across the sport's history.

Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota are the three manufacturers in the modern NASCAR Cup Series. Over the decades they have been joined by American names like Dodge, Plymouth, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Mercury and Buick, several of which have since left the sport or been discontinued entirely.

9 brands in this collection

NASCAR manufacturers, past & present

Chevrolet

United States · 1911

Ford

United States · 1903

Toyota

Japan · 1937

Dodge

United States · 1900

Plymouth

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Pontiac

United States · 1926

Oldsmobile

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Mercury

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Buick