Jim Danielson

Jim Danielsen (December 11, 1930 – ) is a retired NASCAR Winston Cup Series driver whose career spanned from 1972 to 1976.^[1]

Career

He competed in 675 laps of NASCAR Cup Series racing action - the equivalent of 1,746.4 miles (2,810.6 km) - and brought home a grand total of $6,975 in career earnings ($28,907.5 when adjusted for inflation).^[1] He started in 32nd place on average and finished in 19th.^[1][2] Danielson's only "top ten" finish came at 1973 Winston Western 500.^[1][2][3] His attempts to qualify for the 1988 Budweiser 400 and the 1990 Banquet Frozen Foods 300 both led to DNQs.^[1] Danielson's primary sponsor was Chico's Auto Parts with the vehicle being the John Nissen and Skip Tarter-owned #9 Dodge.^[2]

Danielson also has raced in what is now known as the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West; where he competed in 54 racing events with 26 finishes in the "top ten.^[4]" His K&N Pro Series career spanned from 1972 to 1991.^[4]

Jim Danielson also competed internationally during his career, finishing 9th in the Goodyear NASCAR 500 at the Calder Park Thunderdome in Melbourne, Australia, in February 1988 driving a Buick LeSabre. Although not a championship race, this was the first ever NASCAR race held outside of North America.

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