← Dale Jarrett
Dale Jarrett — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 22 Cup Series seasons.
22
Total Seasons
1997-1999
Prime Years
91
Peak Score
1
Championships
Career Phases
Rookie (1987-1988)
Rising (1989-1995)
Prime (1996-1999)
Veteran (2000-2002)
Twilight (2003-2008)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 24 | 0 | 24.1 | 3 |
| 1988 | 29 | 0 | 24.3 | 1 |
| 1989 | 29 | 0 | 22.7 | 10 |
| 1990 | 24 | 0 | 19.4 | 14 |
| 1991 | 29 | 1 | 19.4 | 26 |
| 1992 | 29 | 0 | 17.8 | 14 |
| 1993 | 30 | 1 | 12.4 | 60 |
| 1994 | 30 | 1 | 18.7 | 29 |
| 1995 | 32 | 1 | 18.1 | 42 |
| 1996 | 32 | 4 | 9.8 | 87 |
| 1997 | 31 | 7 | 9.8 | 87 |
| 1998 | 33 | 3 | 11.2 | 85 |
| 1999 (C) | 34 | 4 | 6.8 | 91 |
| 2000 | 34 | 2 | 11.1 | 72 |
| 2001 | 36 | 4 | 13.9 | 72 |
| 2002 | 36 | 2 | 15.3 | 58 |
| 2003 | 36 | 1 | 23.8 | 19 |
| 2004 | 36 | 0 | 16.4 | 26 |
| 2005 | 35 | 1 | 18.4 | 24 |
| 2006 | 36 | 0 | 22.7 | 6 |
| 2007 | 24 | 0 | 32.3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 | 30.2 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dale Jarrett's prime?
Their statistical prime was 1997-1999 with an average performance score of 88/100.
How many seasons did Dale Jarrett race in Cup?
Dale Jarrett competed in 22 Cup Series seasons from 1987 to 2008.
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.