← Walter Ballard
Walter Ballard — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 6 Cup Series seasons.
6
Total Seasons
1971-1973
Prime Years
16
Peak Score
Career Phases
Prime (1971)
Veteran (1972)
Twilight (1973)
Veteran (1974)
Twilight (1975)
Veteran (1976)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 41 | 0 | 16.9 | 16 |
| 1972 | 31 | 0 | 17.8 | 9 |
| 1973 | 28 | 0 | 19.1 | 6 |
| 1974 | 27 | 0 | 18.7 | 11 |
| 1975 | 30 | 0 | 19.5 | 4 |
| 1976 | 15 | 0 | 19.9 | 8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Walter Ballard's prime?
Their statistical prime was 1971-1973 with an average performance score of 10/100.
How many seasons did Walter Ballard race in Cup?
Walter Ballard competed in 6 Cup Series seasons from 1971 to 1976.
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.