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Ward Burton — Career Arc

Performance trajectory across 12 Cup Series seasons.

12
Total Seasons
2000-2002
Prime Years
40
Peak Score

Career Phases

Rookie (1994-1995) Rising (1996-1999) Prime (2000-2002) Twilight (2003-2007)

Season-by-Season

Year Races Wins Avg Finish Score
1994 26 0 29.6 5
1995 30 1 22.0 23
1996 28 0 25.5 6
1997 30 0 23.2 8
1998 33 0 21.1 8
1999 34 0 16.1 30
2000 35 1 14.9 40
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 17 0 33.8 0

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ward Burton's prime?
Their statistical prime was 2000-2002 with an average performance score of 34/100.
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.

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