2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Teams and drivers Teams and drivers

| Team | Cars | Drivers | Primary_Sponsors | Crew_Chief |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Earnhardt, Inc. | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | Michael Waltrip | NAPA Auto Parts | Tony Eury, Jr. |
| Evernham Motorsports | Dodge Charger | Kasey Kahne | Dodge Dealers | Tommy Baldwin Jr. |
| Evernham Motorsports | Dodge Charger | Jeremy Mayfield | Dodge Dealers | Kenny Francis |
| Front Row Motorsports | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | Stanton Barrett (R) | First Trust Portfolios | Fred Wanke |
| Haas CNC Racing | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | Mike Bliss | NetZero | Bootie Barker |
| Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | Kyle Busch (R) | Kellogg Company | Alan Gustafson |
| Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | Jeff Gordon | DuPont | Robbie Loomis |
| Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | Brian Vickers | GMAC | Lance McGrew |
| Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | Jimmie Johnson | Lowe`s | Chad Knaus |
| Joe Gibbs Racing | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | Jason Leffler | FedEx | Dave Rogers |