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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.

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