← Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 18 Cup Series seasons.
18
Total Seasons
2002-2004
Prime Years
82
Peak Score
Career Phases
Rising (2000-2002)
Prime (2003-2015)
Twilight (2016-2017)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8 | 2 | 13.4 | 49 |
| 2001 | 36 | 3 | 15.2 | 63 |
| 2002 | 36 | 2 | 17.1 | 54 |
| 2003 | 36 | 2 | 12.7 | 65 |
| 2004 | 36 | 6 | 12.1 | 81 |
| 2005 | 35 | 1 | 19.9 | 35 |
| 2006 | 37 | 1 | 14.3 | 47 |
| 2007 | 36 | 0 | 18.6 | 23 |
| 2008 | 36 | 1 | 13.6 | 49 |
| 2009 | 36 | 0 | 23.3 | 8 |
| 2010 | 36 | 0 | 18.6 | 13 |
| 2011 | 36 | 0 | 14.5 | 24 |
| 2012 | 34 | 1 | 10.8 | 55 |
| 2013 | 36 | 0 | 12.6 | 41 |
| 2014 | 36 | 4 | 12.2 | 75 |
| 2015 | 36 | 3 | 11.3 | 82 |
| 2016 | 18 | 0 | 15.6 | 30 |
| 2017 | 33 | 0 | 18.6 | 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dale Earnhardt, Jr.'s prime?
Their statistical prime was 2002-2004 with an average performance score of 67/100.
How many seasons did Dale Earnhardt, Jr. race in Cup?
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. competed in 18 Cup Series seasons from 2000 to 2017.
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.