← Lee Petty
Lee Petty — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 12 Cup Series seasons.
12
Total Seasons
1952-1954
Prime Years
94
Peak Score
3
Championships
Career Phases
Rising (1949-1951)
Prime (1952-1960)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 6 | 1 | 6.3 | 72 |
| 1950 | 17 | 1 | 7.7 | 70 |
| 1951 | 32 | 1 | 10.9 | 57 |
| 1952 | 32 | 3 | 6.6 | 92 |
| 1953 | 36 | 5 | 4.8 | 94 |
| 1954 (C) | 34 | 7 | 5.7 | 93 |
| 1955 | 42 | 6 | 8.3 | 88 |
| 1956 | 47 | 2 | 10.2 | 69 |
| 1957 | 41 | 4 | 7.8 | 89 |
| 1958 (C) | 50 | 7 | 6.3 | 92 |
| 1959 (C) | 42 | 11 | 6.2 | 92 |
| 1960 | 39 | 5 | 8.6 | 89 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lee Petty's prime?
Their statistical prime was 1952-1954 with an average performance score of 93/100.
How many seasons did Lee Petty race in Cup?
Lee Petty competed in 12 Cup Series seasons from 1949 to 1960.
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.