← Jimmy Means
Jimmy Means — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 18 Cup Series seasons.
18
Total Seasons
1977-1979
Prime Years
9
Peak Score
Career Phases
Rookie (1976)
Prime (1977)
Twilight (1978-1993)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 19 | 0 | 23.7 | 0 |
| 1977 | 26 | 0 | 20.6 | 9 |
| 1978 | 27 | 0 | 20.3 | 3 |
| 1979 | 27 | 0 | 22.6 | 1 |
| 1980 | 28 | 0 | 19.3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 30 | 0 | 19.4 | 3 |
| 1982 | 30 | 0 | 16.4 | 5 |
| 1983 | 28 | 0 | 19.0 | 4 |
| 1984 | 22 | 0 | 20.7 | 0 |
| 1985 | 28 | 0 | 24.0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 26 | 0 | 22.1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 28 | 0 | 24.9 | 1 |
| 1988 | 27 | 0 | 29.3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 22 | 0 | 28.7 | 0 |
| 1990 | 27 | 0 | 26.3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 20 | 0 | 28.6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 22 | 0 | 31.1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 18 | 0 | 27.3 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jimmy Means's prime?
Their statistical prime was 1977-1979 with an average performance score of 5/100.
How many seasons did Jimmy Means race in Cup?
Jimmy Means competed in 18 Cup Series seasons from 1976 to 1993.
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.