← Ricky Rudd
Ricky Rudd — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 30 Cup Series seasons.
30
Total Seasons
1985-1987
Prime Years
66
Peak Score
Career Phases
Rookie (1977-1978)
Rising (1979-1982)
Prime (1983-2001)
Veteran (2002)
Twilight (2003-2007)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 25 | 0 | 17.5 | 18 |
| 1978 | 13 | 0 | 22.9 | 12 |
| 1979 | 28 | 0 | 12.1 | 36 |
| 1980 | 13 | 0 | 21.1 | 13 |
| 1981 | 31 | 0 | 13.7 | 48 |
| 1982 | 30 | 0 | 16.4 | 29 |
| 1983 | 30 | 2 | 15.3 | 54 |
| 1984 | 30 | 1 | 12.5 | 49 |
| 1985 | 28 | 1 | 10.5 | 64 |
| 1986 | 29 | 2 | 12.7 | 66 |
| 1987 | 29 | 2 | 13.5 | 61 |
| 1988 | 29 | 1 | 15.7 | 39 |
| 1989 | 29 | 1 | 14.4 | 47 |
| 1990 | 29 | 1 | 14.6 | 48 |
| 1991 | 29 | 1 | 9.5 | 58 |
| 1992 | 29 | 1 | 13.3 | 52 |
| 1993 | 30 | 1 | 15.5 | 47 |
| 1994 | 31 | 1 | 12.3 | 47 |
| 1995 | 32 | 1 | 16.7 | 47 |
| 1996 | 31 | 1 | 14.7 | 43 |
| 1997 | 31 | 2 | 20.1 | 44 |
| 1998 | 33 | 1 | 23.1 | 18 |
| 1999 | 34 | 0 | 26.2 | 10 |
| 2000 | 35 | 0 | 11.5 | 46 |
| 2001 | 36 | 2 | 13.2 | 66 |
| 2002 | 36 | 1 | 15.8 | 37 |
| 2003 | 36 | 0 | 22.3 | 11 |
| 2004 | 36 | 0 | 21.2 | 5 |
| 2005 | 35 | 0 | 20.2 | 13 |
| 2007 | 32 | 0 | 25.6 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ricky Rudd's prime?
Their statistical prime was 1985-1987 with an average performance score of 64/100.
How many seasons did Ricky Rudd race in Cup?
Ricky Rudd competed in 30 Cup Series seasons from 1977 to 2007.
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.