Jim Danielsen

Jim "J.C." Danielsen (December 11, 1930 – December 27, 2019) was an American professional stock car racing driver. He competed in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series and NASCAR Winston West Series.^[1]

Jim Danielsen
Born	December 11, 1930 Chico, California, U.S.
Died	December 11, 2019(2019-12-11) (aged 88)
NASCAR Cup Series career
5 races run over 4 years
Best finish	80th (1972)
First race	1972 Winston Western 500 (Riverside)
Last race	1976 Riverside 400 (Riverside)
Wins Top tens Poles 0 2 0
ARCA Menards Series West career
98 races run over 16 years
Best finish	4th (1988)
First race	1971 Race 4 (San Jose)
Last race	1991 Winston 200 (Saugus)
Wins Top tens Poles 0 45 2
Statistics up to date as of April 4, 2025.

Life and career

Danielson 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 ($38,541.97 when adjusted for inflation).^[1] He started in 32nd place on average and finished in 19th.^[1] Danielson's only top ten finish came at 1973 Winston Western 500.^[1][2] 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.

Danielson also raced in what is now known as the ARCA Menards Series West, where he competed in 98 racing events with 45 finishes in the top ten. His West Series career spanned from 1972 to 1991.

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.

Danielsen passed away on December 27, 2019, at the age of 88.