← Fred Lorenzen
Fred Lorenzen — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 12 Cup Series seasons.
12
Total Seasons
1962-1964
Prime Years
91
Peak Score
Career Phases
Rookie (1956)
Rising (1960-1961)
Prime (1962-1966)
Veteran (1967)
Twilight (1970)
Veteran (1971)
Twilight (1972)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 7 | 0 | 21.9 | 0 |
| 1960 | 10 | 0 | 17.8 | 35 |
| 1961 | 15 | 3 | 17.3 | 67 |
| 1962 | 19 | 2 | 10.9 | 75 |
| 1963 | 29 | 6 | 7.2 | 91 |
| 1964 | 17 | 8 | 11.3 | 84 |
| 1965 | 17 | 4 | 15.1 | 63 |
| 1966 | 11 | 2 | 12.4 | 73 |
| 1967 | 5 | 1 | 12.2 | 54 |
| 1970 | 7 | 0 | 27.1 | 13 |
| 1971 | 14 | 0 | 12.7 | 52 |
| 1972 | 8 | 0 | 14.0 | 44 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fred Lorenzen's prime?
Their statistical prime was 1962-1964 with an average performance score of 83/100.
How many seasons did Fred Lorenzen race in Cup?
Fred Lorenzen competed in 12 Cup Series seasons from 1956 to 1972.
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.