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Jim Reed — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 9 Cup Series seasons.
9
Total Seasons
1957-1959
Prime Years
89
Peak Score
Career Phases
Rookie (1952-1954)
Rising (1955-1957)
Prime (1958-1959)
Twilight (1960-1961)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 7 | 0 | 20.3 | 24 |
| 1954 | 9 | 0 | 21.3 | 24 |
| 1955 | 14 | 0 | 18.1 | 26 |
| 1956 | 11 | 0 | 13.9 | 47 |
| 1957 | 6 | 0 | 17.2 | 37 |
| 1958 | 17 | 4 | 8.6 | 89 |
| 1959 | 14 | 3 | 11.4 | 84 |
| 1960 | 8 | 0 | 25.0 | 11 |
| 1961 | 8 | 0 | 14.3 | 44 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jim Reed's prime?
Their statistical prime was 1957-1959 with an average performance score of 70/100.
How many seasons did Jim Reed race in Cup?
Jim Reed competed in 9 Cup Series seasons from 1952 to 1961.
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.