Jim Courage

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Jim Courage
Born (1947-01-08) January 8, 1947 (age 78)
Fair Oaks, California, U.S.
ARCA Menards Series West career
8 races run over 5 years
Best finish34th (1994)
First race 1991 Winston 200 (Portland)
Last race 1997 Fry's Electronics/Iomega Zip 100 (Sonoma)
WinsTop tens Poles
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Statistics current as of May 9, 2025.

Jim Courage (born January 8, 1947) is an American former professional stock car racing driver. He competed in the NASCAR Winston West Series and NASCAR Featherlite Southwest Tour. [1]

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Racing career

NASCAR Winston Cup Series

Courage attempted the 1989 Banquet Frozen Foods 300, but did not qualify for the race. [2]

NASCAR Winston West Series

Courage attempted the 1989 Banquet Frozen Foods 300, a combination race with the Winston Cup Series, but did not qualify for the race. [2] He made his West Series debut in 1991, driving for John Krebs at Portland Speedway. [3] Courage competed in both races at Mesa Marin Raceway in 1992, failing to finish both due to issues. [4] He competed in two races in 1993, scoring his first top ten at Shasta Speedway despite failing to finish due to fatigue. [5] He only competed in one event in 1994, finishing 11th at Saugus. [6] He did not return to the series until 1997, making two starts and scoring a top ten at Altamont Motorsports Park. [7]

NASCAR Featherlite Southwest Tour

Courafe competed in a NASCAR Featherlite Southwest Tour race in 1989, finishing 17th at All American Speedway. [8]

Personal life

Courage has a son, Jim Courage Jr., who has also competed in racing, including a West Series race in 2006. [9]

Motorsport career results

References

  1. ↑ "Jim Courage – Driver Statistics". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
  2. 1 2 "1989 Banquet Frozen Foods 300 results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Jim Courage – 1991 NASCAR Winston West Series results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Jim Courage – 1992 NASCAR Winston West Series results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Jim Courage – 1993 NASCAR Winston West Series results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Jim Courage – 1994 NASCAR Winston West Series results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Jim Courage – 1997 NASCAR Winston West Series results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Jim Courage – 1989 NASCAR Featherlite Southwest Tour results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Jim Courage, Jr. – Driver Statistics". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
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