← Cale Yarborough
Cale Yarborough — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 26 Cup Series seasons.
26
Total Seasons
1976-1978
Prime Years
95
Peak Score
3
Championships
Career Phases
Rookie (1962)
Rising (1963-1967)
Prime (1968-1984)
Veteran (1985)
Twilight (1986-1988)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 8 | 0 | 27.5 | 5 |
| 1963 | 18 | 0 | 12.8 | 31 |
| 1964 | 26 | 0 | 14.8 | 22 |
| 1965 | 46 | 1 | 13.5 | 49 |
| 1966 | 14 | 0 | 12.6 | 38 |
| 1967 | 17 | 2 | 16.1 | 63 |
| 1968 | 21 | 6 | 11.8 | 84 |
| 1969 | 19 | 2 | 16.8 | 57 |
| 1970 | 19 | 3 | 10.7 | 85 |
| 1972 | 5 | 0 | 13.0 | 37 |
| 1973 | 28 | 4 | 10.0 | 87 |
| 1974 | 30 | 10 | 6.7 | 92 |
| 1975 | 27 | 3 | 14.8 | 78 |
| 1976 (C) | 30 | 9 | 8.2 | 89 |
| 1977 (C) | 30 | 9 | 4.5 | 95 |
| 1978 (C) | 30 | 10 | 6.0 | 92 |
| 1979 | 31 | 4 | 8.6 | 89 |
| 1980 | 31 | 6 | 9.0 | 88 |
| 1981 | 18 | 2 | 13.1 | 64 |
| 1982 | 16 | 3 | 15.8 | 78 |
| 1983 | 16 | 4 | 16.6 | 64 |
| 1984 | 16 | 3 | 7.4 | 90 |
| 1985 | 16 | 2 | 18.6 | 56 |
| 1986 | 16 | 0 | 21.3 | 19 |
| 1987 | 16 | 0 | 24.8 | 16 |
| 1988 | 10 | 0 | 23.5 | 12 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cale Yarborough's prime?
Their statistical prime was 1976-1978 with an average performance score of 92/100.
How many seasons did Cale Yarborough race in Cup?
Cale Yarborough competed in 26 Cup Series seasons from 1962 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.