← Joe Weatherly
Joe Weatherly — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 10 Cup Series seasons.
10
Total Seasons
1961-1963
Prime Years
94
Peak Score
2
Championships
Career Phases
Rising (1955-1960)
Prime (1961-1963)
Veteran (1964)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 6 | 0 | 14.8 | 33 |
| 1956 | 17 | 0 | 11.4 | 47 |
| 1957 | 14 | 0 | 13.2 | 45 |
| 1958 | 14 | 1 | 14.7 | 52 |
| 1959 | 17 | 0 | 13.7 | 44 |
| 1960 | 24 | 3 | 15.9 | 66 |
| 1961 | 25 | 9 | 7.4 | 90 |
| 1962 (C) | 52 | 9 | 5.0 | 94 |
| 1963 (C) | 53 | 3 | 9.1 | 82 |
| 1964 | 5 | 0 | 11.8 | 49 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joe Weatherly's prime?
Their statistical prime was 1961-1963 with an average performance score of 89/100.
How many seasons did Joe Weatherly race in Cup?
Joe Weatherly competed in 10 Cup Series seasons from 1955 to 1964.
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.