← Donnie Allison
Donnie Allison — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 16 Cup Series seasons.
16
Total Seasons
1969-1971
Prime Years
86
Peak Score
Career Phases
Rookie (1967)
Rising (1968-1969)
Prime (1970-1977)
Veteran (1978)
Twilight (1979-1982)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 20 | 0 | 14.6 | 29 |
| 1968 | 13 | 1 | 14.2 | 54 |
| 1969 | 16 | 1 | 12.0 | 64 |
| 1970 | 19 | 3 | 10.5 | 86 |
| 1971 | 13 | 1 | 12.1 | 63 |
| 1972 | 10 | 0 | 23.7 | 22 |
| 1973 | 14 | 0 | 19.5 | 21 |
| 1974 | 21 | 0 | 17.4 | 34 |
| 1975 | 14 | 0 | 19.8 | 28 |
| 1976 | 9 | 1 | 17.8 | 41 |
| 1977 | 17 | 2 | 14.7 | 69 |
| 1978 | 17 | 1 | 16.9 | 51 |
| 1979 | 20 | 0 | 14.7 | 42 |
| 1980 | 18 | 0 | 21.3 | 22 |
| 1981 | 6 | 0 | 21.5 | 15 |
| 1982 | 9 | 0 | 21.7 | 13 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Donnie Allison's prime?
Their statistical prime was 1969-1971 with an average performance score of 71/100.
How many seasons did Donnie Allison race in Cup?
Donnie Allison competed in 16 Cup Series seasons from 1967 to 1982.
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.