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Jeff Gordon — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 24 Cup Series seasons.
24
Total Seasons
1996-1998
Prime Years
93
Peak Score
4
Championships
Career Phases
Rookie (1993)
Rising (1994)
Prime (1995-2014)
Twilight (2015-2016)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 30 | 0 | 17.7 | 26 |
| 1994 | 31 | 2 | 15.8 | 52 |
| 1995 (C) | 31 | 7 | 9.5 | 87 |
| 1996 | 31 | 10 | 9.5 | 87 |
| 1997 (C) | 31 | 10 | 9.3 | 88 |
| 1998 (C) | 33 | 13 | 5.7 | 93 |
| 1999 | 34 | 7 | 12.9 | 82 |
| 2000 | 34 | 3 | 12.9 | 73 |
| 2001 (C) | 36 | 6 | 11.0 | 85 |
| 2002 | 36 | 3 | 14.1 | 73 |
| 2003 | 36 | 3 | 12.9 | 78 |
| 2004 | 36 | 5 | 11.4 | 82 |
| 2005 | 35 | 4 | 18.0 | 56 |
| 2006 | 36 | 2 | 14.9 | 64 |
| 2007 | 36 | 6 | 7.3 | 91 |
| 2008 | 36 | 0 | 14.5 | 43 |
| 2009 | 36 | 1 | 10.2 | 63 |
| 2010 | 36 | 0 | 13.4 | 41 |
| 2011 | 36 | 3 | 13.0 | 75 |
| 2012 | 36 | 2 | 14.1 | 61 |
| 2013 | 36 | 1 | 14.4 | 45 |
| 2014 | 36 | 4 | 10.4 | 80 |
| 2015 | 36 | 1 | 13.7 | 43 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 | 13.9 | 16 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jeff Gordon's prime?
Their statistical prime was 1996-1998 with an average performance score of 89/100.
How many seasons did Jeff Gordon race in Cup?
Jeff Gordon competed in 24 Cup Series seasons from 1993 to 2016.
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.