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Richard Childress — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 11 Cup Series seasons.
11
Total Seasons
1975-1977
Prime Years
31
Peak Score
Career Phases
Rookie (1971-1972)
Rising (1973-1974)
Prime (1975)
Veteran (1976-1980)
Twilight (1981)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 12 | 0 | 24.8 | 0 |
| 1972 | 15 | 0 | 26.9 | 0 |
| 1973 | 25 | 0 | 19.8 | 5 |
| 1974 | 29 | 0 | 21.5 | 4 |
| 1975 | 30 | 0 | 12.6 | 31 |
| 1976 | 30 | 0 | 16.5 | 16 |
| 1977 | 30 | 0 | 16.4 | 17 |
| 1978 | 30 | 0 | 15.4 | 21 |
| 1979 | 31 | 0 | 14.7 | 20 |
| 1980 | 31 | 0 | 14.8 | 17 |
| 1981 | 21 | 0 | 19.9 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Richard Childress's prime?
Their statistical prime was 1975-1977 with an average performance score of 21/100.
How many seasons did Richard Childress race in Cup?
Richard Childress competed in 11 Cup Series seasons from 1971 to 1981.
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.