← Ernie Irvan
Ernie Irvan — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 12 Cup Series seasons.
12
Total Seasons
1992-1994
Prime Years
88
Peak Score
Career Phases
Rookie (1987-1988)
Rising (1989-1992)
Prime (1993-1994)
Veteran (1996)
Twilight (1997-1999)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 5 | 0 | 18.6 | 8 |
| 1988 | 25 | 0 | 23.5 | 0 |
| 1989 | 29 | 0 | 21.2 | 6 |
| 1990 | 29 | 1 | 14.7 | 43 |
| 1991 | 29 | 2 | 12.1 | 67 |
| 1992 | 29 | 3 | 15.6 | 64 |
| 1993 | 30 | 3 | 14.6 | 73 |
| 1994 | 20 | 3 | 8.9 | 88 |
| 1996 | 33 | 2 | 19.0 | 58 |
| 1997 | 31 | 1 | 19.4 | 35 |
| 1998 | 30 | 0 | 18.9 | 15 |
| 1999 | 21 | 0 | 24.4 | 10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ernie Irvan's prime?
Their statistical prime was 1992-1994 with an average performance score of 75/100.
How many seasons did Ernie Irvan race in Cup?
Ernie Irvan competed in 12 Cup Series seasons from 1987 to 1999.
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.