← Rusty Wallace
Rusty Wallace — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 22 Cup Series seasons.
22
Total Seasons
1993-1995
Prime Years
91
Peak Score
1
Championships
Career Phases
Rookie (1984-1985)
Rising (1986-1987)
Prime (1988-2000)
Twilight (2001-2005)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 30 | 0 | 18.2 | 9 |
| 1985 | 28 | 0 | 20.6 | 15 |
| 1986 | 29 | 2 | 12.7 | 54 |
| 1987 | 29 | 2 | 12.8 | 63 |
| 1988 | 29 | 6 | 7.1 | 91 |
| 1989 (C) | 29 | 6 | 10.3 | 83 |
| 1990 | 29 | 2 | 14.8 | 60 |
| 1991 | 29 | 2 | 15.3 | 58 |
| 1992 | 29 | 1 | 15.2 | 39 |
| 1993 | 30 | 10 | 9.4 | 87 |
| 1994 | 31 | 8 | 12.8 | 82 |
| 1995 | 31 | 2 | 11.8 | 73 |
| 1996 | 31 | 5 | 16.6 | 64 |
| 1997 | 31 | 1 | 18.3 | 38 |
| 1998 | 33 | 1 | 11.7 | 62 |
| 1999 | 34 | 1 | 15.3 | 43 |
| 2000 | 34 | 4 | 12.6 | 75 |
| 2001 | 37 | 1 | 14.4 | 41 |
| 2002 | 36 | 0 | 13.2 | 35 |
| 2003 | 36 | 0 | 18.7 | 16 |
| 2004 | 36 | 1 | 18.6 | 26 |
| 2005 | 35 | 0 | 13.5 | 37 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rusty Wallace's prime?
Their statistical prime was 1993-1995 with an average performance score of 81/100.
How many seasons did Rusty Wallace race in Cup?
Rusty Wallace competed in 22 Cup Series seasons from 1984 to 2005.
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.