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Mike Skinner — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 12 Cup Series seasons.
12
Total Seasons
1998-2000
Prime Years
25
Peak Score
Career Phases
Rookie (1996-1997)
Rising (1998)
Prime (1999)
Veteran (2000)
Twilight (2001-2011)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 5 | 0 | 19.4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 30 | 0 | 26.3 | 4 |
| 1998 | 30 | 0 | 20.2 | 19 |
| 1999 | 34 | 0 | 16.6 | 25 |
| 2000 | 35 | 0 | 17.3 | 15 |
| 2001 | 23 | 0 | 25.2 | 2 |
| 2002 | 36 | 0 | 27.8 | 1 |
| 2003 | 26 | 0 | 29.5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 | 39.1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 11 | 0 | 32.2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 | 41.0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 21 | 0 | 39.5 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mike Skinner's prime?
Their statistical prime was 1998-2000 with an average performance score of 20/100.
How many seasons did Mike Skinner race in Cup?
Mike Skinner competed in 12 Cup Series seasons from 1996 to 2011.
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.