← Ward Burton
Ward Burton — Career Arc
Performance trajectory across 12 Cup Series seasons.
12
Total Seasons
2000-2002
Prime Years
37
Peak Score
Career Phases
Rookie (1994-1995)
Rising (1996-1998)
Prime (1999-2002)
Twilight (2003-2007)
Season-by-Season
| Year | Races | Wins | Avg Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 26 | 0 | 29.6 | 5 |
| 1995 | 29 | 1 | 21.8 | 23 |
| 1996 | 28 | 0 | 25.1 | 6 |
| 1997 | 31 | 0 | 22.7 | 9 |
| 1998 | 33 | 0 | 21.1 | 8 |
| 1999 | 34 | 0 | 16.1 | 30 |
| 2000 | 34 | 1 | 15.8 | 37 |
| 2001 | 36 | 1 | 19.8 | 29 |
| 2002 | 36 | 2 | 24.1 | 33 |
| 2003 | 36 | 0 | 21.6 | 4 |
| 2004 | 34 | 0 | 25.7 | 4 |
| 2007 | 16 | 0 | 34.9 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ward Burton's prime?
Their statistical prime was 2000-2002 with an average performance score of 33/100.
How many seasons did Ward Burton race in Cup?
Ward Burton competed in 12 Cup Series seasons from 1994 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.