← Fireball Roberts
Fireball Roberts — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 13 Cup Series seasons.
13
Total Seasons
1956-1958
Prime Years
94
Peak Score
Career Phases
Rising (1950)
Rookie (1951)
Rising (1952-1954)
Prime (1956-1963)
Veteran (1964)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 9 | 1 | 11.0 | 62 |
| 1951 | 9 | 0 | 20.8 | 24 |
| 1952 | 7 | 0 | 26.9 | 6 |
| 1954 | 5 | 0 | 14.0 | 22 |
| 1956 | 33 | 5 | 11.6 | 84 |
| 1957 | 42 | 8 | 9.2 | 88 |
| 1958 | 10 | 6 | 5.0 | 94 |
| 1959 | 8 | 1 | 19.4 | 36 |
| 1960 | 9 | 2 | 23.4 | 44 |
| 1961 | 22 | 2 | 11.0 | 75 |
| 1962 | 19 | 3 | 12.4 | 82 |
| 1963 | 20 | 4 | 10.2 | 86 |
| 1964 | 10 | 1 | 14.3 | 60 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fireball Roberts's prime?
Their statistical prime was 1956-1958 with an average performance score of 89/100.
How many seasons did Fireball Roberts race in Cup?
Fireball Roberts competed in 13 Cup Series seasons from 1950 to 1964.
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.