← Matt Kenseth
Matt Kenseth — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 21 Cup Series seasons.
21
Total Seasons
2011-2013
Prime Years
83
Peak Score
1
Championships
Career Phases
Rookie (1999-2000)
Rising (2001)
Prime (2002-2015)
Veteran (2016-2017)
Twilight (2018-2020)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 | 0 | 26.0 | 18 |
| 2000 | 34 | 1 | 18.9 | 29 |
| 2001 | 36 | 0 | 18.6 | 16 |
| 2002 | 36 | 5 | 15.6 | 68 |
| 2003 (C) | 36 | 1 | 10.3 | 56 |
| 2004 | 36 | 2 | 15.7 | 52 |
| 2005 | 35 | 1 | 15.7 | 47 |
| 2006 | 36 | 4 | 9.8 | 83 |
| 2007 | 36 | 2 | 13.0 | 65 |
| 2008 | 36 | 0 | 16.6 | 33 |
| 2009 | 36 | 2 | 15.4 | 46 |
| 2010 | 36 | 0 | 12.8 | 32 |
| 2011 | 36 | 3 | 12.2 | 75 |
| 2012 | 36 | 3 | 11.1 | 78 |
| 2013 | 36 | 7 | 12.1 | 75 |
| 2014 | 36 | 0 | 13.2 | 45 |
| 2015 | 34 | 5 | 14.3 | 73 |
| 2016 | 36 | 2 | 13.8 | 57 |
| 2017 | 36 | 1 | 13.2 | 51 |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 | 19.2 | 6 |
| 2020 | 19 | 0 | 15.2 | 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Matt Kenseth's prime?
Their statistical prime was 2011-2013 with an average performance score of 76/100.
How many seasons did Matt Kenseth race in Cup?
Matt Kenseth competed in 21 Cup Series seasons from 1999 to 2020.
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.