← Lake Speed
Lake Speed — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 19 Cup Series seasons.
19
Total Seasons
1984-1986
Prime Years
30
Peak Score
Career Phases
Rookie (1980-1981)
Rising (1982-1984)
Prime (1985-1988)
Twilight (1989-1993)
Veteran (1994)
Twilight (1995-1998)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 19 | 0 | 18.2 | 11 |
| 1981 | 27 | 0 | 19.9 | 9 |
| 1982 | 30 | 0 | 22.8 | 7 |
| 1983 | 18 | 0 | 15.9 | 19 |
| 1984 | 19 | 0 | 18.3 | 20 |
| 1985 | 28 | 0 | 13.4 | 30 |
| 1986 | 5 | 0 | 14.6 | 21 |
| 1987 | 13 | 0 | 20.5 | 19 |
| 1988 | 29 | 1 | 21.1 | 27 |
| 1989 | 24 | 0 | 19.4 | 10 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 | 28.0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 20 | 0 | 25.3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 9 | 0 | 27.4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 21 | 0 | 23.4 | 2 |
| 1994 | 31 | 0 | 16.8 | 19 |
| 1995 | 31 | 0 | 23.0 | 3 |
| 1996 | 32 | 0 | 24.6 | 3 |
| 1997 | 24 | 0 | 23.6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 16 | 0 | 27.3 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lake Speed's prime?
Their statistical prime was 1984-1986 with an average performance score of 24/100.
How many seasons did Lake Speed race in Cup?
Lake Speed competed in 19 Cup Series seasons from 1980 to 1998.
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.