← 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.

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