← Paul Menard
Paul Menard — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 14 Cup Series seasons.
14
Total Seasons
2011-2013
Prime Years
24
Peak Score
Career Phases
Rookie (2006-2007)
Rising (2008-2010)
Prime (2011-2014)
Twilight (2015-2019)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 7 | 0 | 23.1 | 6 |
| 2007 | 31 | 0 | 26.9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 36 | 0 | 25.6 | 3 |
| 2009 | 36 | 0 | 26.9 | 0 |
| 2010 | 36 | 0 | 19.8 | 8 |
| 2011 | 36 | 1 | 18.0 | 24 |
| 2012 | 36 | 0 | 15.5 | 15 |
| 2013 | 36 | 0 | 17.8 | 14 |
| 2014 | 36 | 0 | 17.9 | 21 |
| 2015 | 36 | 0 | 17.1 | 9 |
| 2016 | 36 | 0 | 22.0 | 3 |
| 2017 | 30 | 0 | 18.6 | 7 |
| 2018 | 33 | 0 | 18.8 | 10 |
| 2019 | 29 | 0 | 14.8 | 10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paul Menard's prime?
Their statistical prime was 2011-2013 with an average performance score of 18/100.
How many seasons did Paul Menard race in Cup?
Paul Menard competed in 14 Cup Series seasons from 2006 to 2019.
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.