← Ned Jarrett

Ned Jarrett — Career Arc

Performance trajectory across 8 Cup Series seasons.

8
Total Seasons
1963-1965
Prime Years
94
Peak Score
2
Championships

Career Phases

Rising (1959) Prime (1960-1965) Twilight (1966)

Season-by-Season

Year Races Wins Avg Finish Score
1959 17 2 14.0 54
1960 40 5 9.9 87
1961 (C) 46 1 7.6 70
1962 52 6 9.3 81
1963 53 8 8.6 89
1964 60 15 7.3 91
1965 (C) 54 13 4.9 94
1966 21 0 16.9 28

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ned Jarrett's prime?
Their statistical prime was 1963-1965 with an average performance score of 91/100.
How many seasons did Ned Jarrett race in Cup?
Ned Jarrett competed in 8 Cup Series seasons from 1959 to 1966.
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.

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