← Herman Beam
Herman Beam — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 6 Cup Series seasons.
6
Total Seasons
1959-1961
Prime Years
25
Peak Score
Career Phases
Rookie (1958)
Prime (1959-1962)
Veteran (1963)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 20 | 0 | 16.7 | 3 |
| 1959 | 30 | 0 | 13.1 | 25 |
| 1960 | 26 | 0 | 14.9 | 15 |
| 1961 | 41 | 0 | 13.3 | 21 |
| 1962 | 51 | 0 | 13.0 | 21 |
| 1963 | 25 | 0 | 15.0 | 14 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Herman Beam's prime?
Their statistical prime was 1959-1961 with an average performance score of 20/100.
How many seasons did Herman Beam race in Cup?
Herman Beam competed in 6 Cup Series seasons from 1958 to 1963.
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.