← Benny Parsons
Benny Parsons — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 19 Cup Series seasons.
19
Total Seasons
1976-1978
Prime Years
90
Peak Score
1
Championships
Career Phases
Rising (1970-1975)
Prime (1976-1980)
Veteran (1981-1982)
Twilight (1983)
Veteran (1984)
Twilight (1985-1988)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 45 | 0 | 13.7 | 39 |
| 1971 | 35 | 1 | 16.2 | 51 |
| 1972 | 31 | 0 | 14.5 | 41 |
| 1973 (C) | 28 | 1 | 10.1 | 66 |
| 1974 | 30 | 0 | 14.6 | 42 |
| 1975 | 30 | 1 | 14.4 | 53 |
| 1976 | 30 | 2 | 9.6 | 77 |
| 1977 | 30 | 4 | 7.8 | 90 |
| 1978 | 30 | 3 | 9.4 | 87 |
| 1979 | 31 | 2 | 11.3 | 75 |
| 1980 | 31 | 3 | 11.4 | 84 |
| 1981 | 31 | 3 | 19.0 | 62 |
| 1982 | 23 | 0 | 14.6 | 46 |
| 1983 | 16 | 0 | 18.9 | 25 |
| 1984 | 14 | 1 | 12.6 | 63 |
| 1985 | 14 | 0 | 21.3 | 21 |
| 1986 | 16 | 0 | 23.1 | 16 |
| 1987 | 29 | 0 | 18.7 | 23 |
| 1988 | 27 | 0 | 23.0 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Benny Parsons's prime?
Their statistical prime was 1976-1978 with an average performance score of 85/100.
How many seasons did Benny Parsons race in Cup?
Benny Parsons competed in 19 Cup Series seasons from 1970 to 1988.
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.