← 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.

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