← Cotton Owens
Cotton Owens — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 8 Cup Series seasons.
8
Total Seasons
1959-1961
Prime Years
88
Peak Score
Career Phases
Rising (1951)
Rookie (1956)
Rising (1957-1960)
Prime (1961)
Veteran (1962)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 5 | 0 | 11.2 | 40 |
| 1956 | 8 | 0 | 18.5 | 26 |
| 1957 | 17 | 1 | 16.4 | 35 |
| 1958 | 29 | 1 | 14.3 | 49 |
| 1959 | 37 | 1 | 10.4 | 59 |
| 1960 | 14 | 1 | 15.4 | 46 |
| 1961 | 17 | 4 | 9.1 | 88 |
| 1962 | 16 | 0 | 13.6 | 48 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cotton Owens's prime?
Their statistical prime was 1959-1961 with an average performance score of 64/100.
How many seasons did Cotton Owens race in Cup?
Cotton Owens competed in 8 Cup Series seasons from 1951 to 1962.
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.