← A.J. Foyt
A.J. Foyt — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 13 Cup Series seasons.
13
Total Seasons
1967-1972
Prime Years
82
Peak Score
Career Phases
Rising (1963-1967)
Prime (1971-1972)
Twilight (1975-1989)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 5 | 0 | 16.0 | 39 |
| 1964 | 6 | 1 | 14.2 | 45 |
| 1967 | 7 | 0 | 21.4 | 26 |
| 1971 | 7 | 2 | 15.6 | 68 |
| 1972 | 6 | 2 | 6.3 | 82 |
| 1975 | 7 | 0 | 20.0 | 13 |
| 1976 | 5 | 0 | 23.6 | 18 |
| 1977 | 6 | 0 | 16.8 | 30 |
| 1985 | 7 | 0 | 28.0 | 13 |
| 1986 | 5 | 0 | 31.0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 6 | 0 | 32.2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 7 | 0 | 30.1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 7 | 0 | 29.7 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was A.J. Foyt's prime?
Their statistical prime was 1967-1972 with an average performance score of 59/100.
How many seasons did A.J. Foyt race in Cup?
A.J. Foyt competed in 13 Cup Series seasons from 1963 to 1989.
What is a Prime Score?
A 0-100 composite metric combining wins, top-5 rate, top-10 rate, and average finish position. It measures a driver's overall performance in a given season relative to the field.