← 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.

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