Davey Allison set a high standard when he earned Rookie of the Year honors as the first driver of the "Texaco Havoline Star" car in the 1987 Winston Cup Series. He logged 19 victories in Winston Cup events before his death in a tragic helicopter crash in 1993.

Ernie Irvan took his place behind the wheel of the Havoline machine and also achieved great sucess. In 1998, he was named one of NASCAR's 50 greatest drivers.

Dale Jarrett represented Texaco/Havoline and won the 1999 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Championship, two years after finishing second in the points standings.

Since then, Texaco/Havoline Racing has been represented by Kenny Irwin, who was named Rookie of the Year in 1998; Ricky Rudd; and 2003 Rookie of the Year - Jamie McMurray.