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Kurt Busch — Career Arc

Performance trajectory across 23 Cup Series seasons.

23
Total Seasons
2002-2004
Prime Years
72
Peak Score
1
Championships

Career Phases

Rookie (2000-2001) Prime (2002-2015) Veteran (2016-2022)

Season-by-Season

Year Races Wins Avg Finish Score
2000 7 0 25.1 0
2001 35 0 25.5 11
2002 36 4 14.1 72
2003 36 4 18.1 58
2004 (C) 36 3 12.5 72
2005 33 3 15.2 67
2006 36 1 19.4 33
2007 36 2 15.3 48
2008 36 1 21.3 28
2009 36 2 12.8 61
2010 36 2 15.3 55
2011 36 2 14.6 53
2012 35 0 23.2 7
2013 36 0 14.7 38
2014 36 1 18.9 31
2015 33 2 11.1 65
2016 36 1 12.0 51
2017 32 1 14.9 42
2018 34 1 11.5 48
2019 31 1 10.5 50
2020 32 1 11.1 51
2021 31 1 13.1 45
2022 17 1 14.8 48

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kurt Busch's prime?
Their statistical prime was 2002-2004 with an average performance score of 67/100.
How many seasons did Kurt Busch race in Cup?
Kurt Busch competed in 23 Cup Series seasons from 2000 to 2022.
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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