← LeeRoy Yarbrough
LeeRoy Yarbrough — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 11 Cup Series seasons.
11
Total Seasons
1968-1970
Prime Years
88
Peak Score
Career Phases
Rookie (1962-1963)
Rising (1964-1967)
Prime (1968-1969)
Veteran (1970)
Twilight (1971-1972)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 12 | 0 | 24.2 | 8 |
| 1963 | 14 | 0 | 16.9 | 19 |
| 1964 | 34 | 2 | 11.7 | 63 |
| 1965 | 14 | 0 | 19.3 | 16 |
| 1966 | 9 | 1 | 18.4 | 39 |
| 1967 | 15 | 1 | 20.3 | 31 |
| 1968 | 26 | 2 | 12.1 | 73 |
| 1969 | 30 | 7 | 8.9 | 88 |
| 1970 | 19 | 1 | 13.8 | 57 |
| 1971 | 6 | 0 | 18.7 | 28 |
| 1972 | 18 | 0 | 17.6 | 34 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was LeeRoy Yarbrough's prime?
Their statistical prime was 1968-1970 with an average performance score of 73/100.
How many seasons did LeeRoy Yarbrough race in Cup?
LeeRoy Yarbrough competed in 11 Cup Series seasons from 1962 to 1972.
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.