← Buddy Arrington
Buddy Arrington — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 22 Cup Series seasons.
22
Total Seasons
1969-1972
Prime Years
26
Peak Score
Career Phases
Rookie (1964)
Prime (1965-1972)
Twilight (1973-1977)
Veteran (1978-1979)
Twilight (1980-1981)
Veteran (1982)
Twilight (1983-1987)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 28 | 0 | 15.6 | 19 |
| 1965 | 32 | 0 | 17.2 | 21 |
| 1966 | 25 | 0 | 23.0 | 5 |
| 1967 | 15 | 0 | 17.0 | 18 |
| 1969 | 16 | 0 | 18.6 | 21 |
| 1970 | 19 | 0 | 23.8 | 4 |
| 1972 | 20 | 0 | 15.6 | 26 |
| 1973 | 26 | 0 | 19.0 | 8 |
| 1974 | 16 | 0 | 17.2 | 11 |
| 1975 | 25 | 0 | 17.6 | 5 |
| 1976 | 25 | 0 | 20.1 | 5 |
| 1977 | 28 | 0 | 15.8 | 10 |
| 1978 | 30 | 0 | 14.3 | 16 |
| 1979 | 31 | 0 | 16.1 | 13 |
| 1980 | 31 | 0 | 17.3 | 10 |
| 1981 | 31 | 0 | 18.1 | 9 |
| 1982 | 30 | 0 | 14.3 | 16 |
| 1983 | 30 | 0 | 19.3 | 3 |
| 1984 | 26 | 0 | 22.2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 26 | 0 | 18.8 | 2 |
| 1986 | 26 | 0 | 18.8 | 0 |
| 1987 | 20 | 0 | 20.9 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buddy Arrington's prime?
Their statistical prime was 1969-1972 with an average performance score of 17/100.
How many seasons did Buddy Arrington race in Cup?
Buddy Arrington competed in 22 Cup Series seasons from 1964 to 1987.
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.