2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Teams and drivers Teams and drivers

| Team | Cars | Drivers | Primary_Sponsors | Crew_Chief |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Gibbs Racing | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | Bobby Labonte | Interstate Batteries | Steve Addington |
| Joe Gibbs Racing | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | Tony Stewart | The Home Depot | Greg Zipadelli |
| Kirk Shelmerdine Racing | Ford Taurus | Kirk Shelmerdine | Freddie B`s | Phil Harris |
| Mach 1 Racing | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | Randy LaJoie | Dimension Films | Mike Steurer |
| MBV Motorsports | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | Joe Nemechek | United States Army | Ryan Pemberton |
| MBV Motorsports | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | Scott Riggs | Valvoline | Doug Randolph |
| Morgan-McClure Motorsports | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | Mike Wallace | Lucas Oil | Chris Carrier |
| Penske-Jasper Racing | Dodge Charger | Rusty Wallace | Miller Lite | Larry Carter |
| Penske-Jasper Racing | Dodge Charger | Ryan Newman | Alltel | Matt Borland |
| Penske-Jasper Racing | Dodge Charger | Travis Kvapil (R) | Eastman Kodak | Shane Wilson |