← Junior Johnson
Junior Johnson — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 11 Cup Series seasons.
11
Total Seasons
1958-1960
Prime Years
85
Peak Score
Career Phases
Prime (1955-1965)
Twilight (1966)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 36 | 5 | 12.2 | 75 |
| 1956 | 13 | 0 | 21.1 | 7 |
| 1958 | 27 | 6 | 12.0 | 81 |
| 1959 | 28 | 5 | 10.9 | 85 |
| 1960 | 34 | 3 | 14.2 | 76 |
| 1961 | 41 | 7 | 12.1 | 78 |
| 1962 | 23 | 1 | 17.6 | 39 |
| 1963 | 33 | 7 | 14.4 | 72 |
| 1964 | 29 | 3 | 12.1 | 79 |
| 1965 | 36 | 13 | 11.4 | 84 |
| 1966 | 7 | 0 | 16.0 | 15 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Junior Johnson's prime?
Their statistical prime was 1958-1960 with an average performance score of 81/100.
How many seasons did Junior Johnson race in Cup?
Junior Johnson competed in 11 Cup Series seasons from 1955 to 1966.
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.