← Neil Bonnett
Neil Bonnett — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 15 Cup Series seasons.
15
Total Seasons
1979-1981
Prime Years
70
Peak Score
Career Phases
Rookie (1976)
Rising (1977-1979)
Prime (1980-1985)
Veteran (1986-1988)
Twilight (1989-1990)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 13 | 0 | 23.2 | 16 |
| 1977 | 23 | 2 | 16.2 | 49 |
| 1978 | 29 | 0 | 20.3 | 29 |
| 1979 | 21 | 3 | 20.3 | 51 |
| 1980 | 22 | 2 | 14.1 | 68 |
| 1981 | 22 | 3 | 20.1 | 60 |
| 1982 | 25 | 1 | 15.3 | 44 |
| 1983 | 30 | 2 | 12.3 | 65 |
| 1984 | 30 | 0 | 13.7 | 36 |
| 1985 | 28 | 2 | 10.6 | 70 |
| 1986 | 28 | 1 | 16.1 | 40 |
| 1987 | 26 | 0 | 13.0 | 37 |
| 1988 | 27 | 2 | 17.9 | 36 |
| 1989 | 26 | 0 | 16.7 | 18 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 | 24.0 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Neil Bonnett's prime?
Their statistical prime was 1979-1981 with an average performance score of 60/100.
How many seasons did Neil Bonnett race in Cup?
Neil Bonnett competed in 15 Cup Series seasons from 1976 to 1990.
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.