← Mark Martin
Mark Martin — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 30 Cup Series seasons.
30
Total Seasons
1997-1999
Prime Years
92
Peak Score
Career Phases
Rising (1981)
Rookie (1982)
Rising (1983-1989)
Prime (1990-2009)
Twilight (2010-2013)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 5 | 0 | 15.0 | 30 |
| 1982 | 30 | 0 | 19.5 | 14 |
| 1983 | 16 | 0 | 21.0 | 11 |
| 1986 | 5 | 0 | 21.8 | 0 |
| 1988 | 29 | 0 | 19.1 | 19 |
| 1989 | 29 | 1 | 10.7 | 65 |
| 1990 | 29 | 3 | 6.5 | 92 |
| 1991 | 29 | 1 | 12.0 | 63 |
| 1992 | 29 | 2 | 12.4 | 65 |
| 1993 | 30 | 5 | 11.6 | 79 |
| 1994 | 31 | 2 | 11.7 | 73 |
| 1995 | 31 | 4 | 10.7 | 81 |
| 1996 | 31 | 0 | 11.3 | 52 |
| 1997 | 31 | 4 | 9.2 | 87 |
| 1998 | 33 | 7 | 8.6 | 89 |
| 1999 | 34 | 2 | 9.3 | 77 |
| 2000 | 34 | 1 | 13.6 | 55 |
| 2001 | 36 | 0 | 17.9 | 21 |
| 2002 | 36 | 1 | 12.2 | 55 |
| 2003 | 36 | 0 | 20.3 | 18 |
| 2004 | 36 | 1 | 13.8 | 46 |
| 2005 | 35 | 1 | 13.4 | 54 |
| 2006 | 36 | 0 | 14.3 | 32 |
| 2007 | 24 | 0 | 14.5 | 33 |
| 2008 | 24 | 0 | 13.6 | 31 |
| 2009 | 36 | 5 | 13.7 | 75 |
| 2010 | 36 | 0 | 15.3 | 25 |
| 2011 | 36 | 0 | 18.4 | 14 |
| 2012 | 24 | 0 | 15.2 | 29 |
| 2013 | 28 | 0 | 20.9 | 9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mark Martin's prime?
Their statistical prime was 1997-1999 with an average performance score of 84/100.
How many seasons did Mark Martin race in Cup?
Mark Martin competed in 30 Cup Series seasons from 1981 to 2013.
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.