J.D. McDuffie

Independent driver who holds the record for most Cup starts without a win (653). McDuffie raced his own equipment for over 25 years, embodying the spirit of the true independent. The sport lost him in a crash at Watkins Glen on August 11, 1991.

NASCAR Cup Series

About J.D. McDuffie

J.D. McDuffie competed in 653 NASCAR Cup Series races, racing out of Sanford, NC. J.D. McDuffie recorded 12 top-5 finishes and 106 top-10s in 653 career starts. J.D. McDuffie made 4 starts at New Asheville Speedway, posting an average finish of 7.8.

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J.D. McDuffie averages a 7.8 finish at New Asheville Speedway across 4 starts.
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NR Ratings
0
Wins
0
Poles
12
Top 5
106
Top 10
653
Starts
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Avg Finish
Driver Profile
Birthday
12-05-1938
Hometown
Sanford, NC

Career Highlights

  • 653+ career starts
Career Arc View full arc →
Rookie (1963-1966) Rising (1968-1972) Prime (1973) Veteran (1974-1976) Twilight (1977-1978) Veteran (1979) Twilight (1980-1991)

Prime years: 1973-1975 (avg score: 15/100)

25 Cup Series seasons analyzed

Best Tracks

J.D. McDuffie's best track is New Asheville Speedway with 0 wins and a 7.8 average finish in 4 races.

Track Races Avg Finish
New Asheville Speedway 4 7.8
South Boston Speedway 4 9.5
Bowman Gray Stadium 7 10.6
Dog Track Speedway 3 10.7
Langley Field Speedway 4 11.5
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Best Track
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many wins does J.D. McDuffie have?
J.D. McDuffie has not yet won a Cup Series race.
What team does J.D. McDuffie drive for?
J.D. McDuffie is retired from NASCAR competition.
What series did J.D. McDuffie compete in?
J.D. McDuffie competed in the NASCAR Cup Series.
Where is J.D. McDuffie from?
J.D. McDuffie is from Sanford, NC.
When was J.D. McDuffie born?
J.D. McDuffie was born December 5, 1938.
Is J.D. McDuffie in the 2026 NASCAR season?
No, J.D. McDuffie is not competing in the 2026 NASCAR season.