← Michael Waltrip
Michael Waltrip — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 25 Cup Series seasons.
25
Total Seasons
2001-2003
Prime Years
43
Peak Score
Career Phases
Rookie (1985-1986)
Rising (1987-2002)
Prime (2003)
Twilight (2004-2009)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 5 | 0 | 28.0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 28 | 0 | 20.6 | 0 |
| 1987 | 29 | 0 | 21.8 | 1 |
| 1988 | 29 | 0 | 20.8 | 6 |
| 1989 | 29 | 0 | 19.6 | 7 |
| 1990 | 29 | 0 | 17.8 | 22 |
| 1991 | 29 | 0 | 18.3 | 23 |
| 1992 | 29 | 0 | 22.1 | 4 |
| 1993 | 30 | 0 | 18.2 | 7 |
| 1994 | 31 | 0 | 17.2 | 17 |
| 1995 | 31 | 0 | 16.6 | 15 |
| 1996 | 31 | 0 | 16.9 | 17 |
| 1997 | 31 | 0 | 22.0 | 8 |
| 1998 | 32 | 0 | 20.0 | 6 |
| 1999 | 34 | 0 | 25.6 | 5 |
| 2000 | 34 | 0 | 27.3 | 3 |
| 2001 | 36 | 1 | 25.8 | 18 |
| 2002 | 36 | 1 | 18.6 | 27 |
| 2003 | 36 | 2 | 19.0 | 43 |
| 2004 | 36 | 0 | 19.3 | 13 |
| 2005 | 35 | 0 | 23.7 | 12 |
| 2006 | 34 | 0 | 31.1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 15 | 0 | 24.7 | 5 |
| 2008 | 36 | 0 | 28.3 | 4 |
| 2009 | 34 | 0 | 27.1 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Michael Waltrip's prime?
Their statistical prime was 2001-2003 with an average performance score of 29/100.
How many seasons did Michael Waltrip race in Cup?
Michael Waltrip competed in 25 Cup Series seasons from 1985 to 2009.
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.