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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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

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

Personal life

Courage married Marilyn Courage in the late 1960s. [9] He has a son, Jim Courage Jr., who has also competed in racing, including a West Series race in 2006. [10]

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. ↑ Amick, Sam (October 11, 2001). "Courage drives in the fast lane". The Sacramento Bee . p. 9. Retrieved May 17, 2025– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  10. ↑ "Jim Courage, Jr. – Driver Statistics". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
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