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Herb Thomas — Career Arc

Performance trajectory across 7 Cup Series seasons.

7
Total Seasons
1952-1954
Prime Years
94
Peak Score
2
Championships

Career Phases

Rising (1950) Prime (1951-1956)

Season-by-Season

Year Races Wins Avg Finish Score
1950 13 1 11.4 53
1951 (C) 34 7 11.5 83
1952 32 8 8.3 89
1953 (C) 37 12 5.2 94
1954 34 12 7.7 90
1955 23 3 9.3 87
1956 48 5 8.4 87

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Herb Thomas's prime?
Their statistical prime was 1952-1954 with an average performance score of 91/100.
How many seasons did Herb Thomas race in Cup?
Herb Thomas competed in 7 Cup Series seasons from 1950 to 1956.
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.

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