← Kurt Busch
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.