← Darrell Waltrip
Darrell Waltrip — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 29 Cup Series seasons.
29
Total Seasons
1981-1983
Prime Years
91
Peak Score
3
Championships
Career Phases
Rising (1972)
Rookie (1973)
Rising (1974-1976)
Prime (1977-1989)
Twilight (1990)
Veteran (1991-1992)
Twilight (1993-2000)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 5 | 0 | 16.4 | 32 |
| 1973 | 19 | 0 | 21.3 | 13 |
| 1974 | 16 | 0 | 12.6 | 50 |
| 1975 | 28 | 2 | 15.5 | 63 |
| 1976 | 30 | 1 | 17.4 | 43 |
| 1977 | 30 | 6 | 8.3 | 89 |
| 1978 | 30 | 6 | 10.4 | 86 |
| 1979 | 31 | 7 | 7.0 | 91 |
| 1980 | 31 | 5 | 12.8 | 82 |
| 1981 (C) | 31 | 12 | 7.2 | 91 |
| 1982 (C) | 30 | 12 | 9.1 | 88 |
| 1983 | 30 | 6 | 7.7 | 90 |
| 1984 | 30 | 7 | 11.2 | 81 |
| 1985 (C) | 28 | 3 | 7.3 | 91 |
| 1986 | 29 | 3 | 10.0 | 87 |
| 1987 | 29 | 1 | 11.2 | 50 |
| 1988 | 29 | 2 | 13.5 | 63 |
| 1989 | 29 | 6 | 11.9 | 83 |
| 1990 | 23 | 0 | 12.4 | 39 |
| 1991 | 29 | 2 | 13.6 | 55 |
| 1992 | 29 | 3 | 14.6 | 70 |
| 1993 | 30 | 0 | 16.8 | 21 |
| 1994 | 31 | 0 | 15.8 | 26 |
| 1995 | 32 | 0 | 22.8 | 16 |
| 1996 | 33 | 0 | 26.7 | 2 |
| 1997 | 30 | 0 | 22.7 | 7 |
| 1998 | 33 | 0 | 24.8 | 4 |
| 1999 | 27 | 0 | 27.8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 30 | 0 | 31.7 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Darrell Waltrip's prime?
Their statistical prime was 1981-1983 with an average performance score of 89/100.
How many seasons did Darrell Waltrip race in Cup?
Darrell Waltrip competed in 29 Cup Series seasons from 1972 to 2000.
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.