Gone Too Soon: J.D. McDuffie (ft. Brock Beard)

[@sunshinecoolwater3960]

He was a class act and a true racer. Wish we had more guys like J.D. in NASCAR today.

[@davebarcelon]

Well said !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@aeiouvowels7305]

Wood Bruthas I saw you in s1ap

[@aeiouvowels7305]

Wood Bruthas I saw you in s1ap

[@kyleshiflet9952]

True

[@brittgardner2923]

We can't have them. The world has moved on. I still love and watch the sport, but you won't ever see a guy chewing his cigar under his own race car's hood, retiming a magneto's breaker because he took it out of his hauler and it ain't timed to the race car's engine. Nothing like that, not even with modern equivalent tech, will ever happen again.

[@softwave1662]

J.D. McDuffie is so inspiring. Never giving up, fighting and working hard and living his dream against all odds.

[@RonHunt-z3e]

I have a story of my own about JD. Late 70's-80's southern California. My Dad John Hunt would volunteer and help him every time he came to race at Riverside or Ontario tracks. My dad was his fuel man so as just a kid I'd spend the whole weekend at the track. I remember one day after qualifying was done I was able to actually go into the garage area. JD loaded me into his car and took me for a spin out on to the track. While holding on to the roll bar squatting down only making it about half way down the front straight when Winston Cup officials directed him back to the garage. I was maybe 7-8 years old back then we could get into the tires and roll each other around in them. I remember always waiting at the exit gate for the drivers. So we could get signed picture post cards from them all.

[@BlackFlagsMatter]

*Early 90’s and he was 52 not 53. Apologies.....

[@adammangold1392]

Black Flags Matter or the late 80s

[@brianhewitt7071]

Jd mcduffie for hall of fame

[@masoneveridge4078]

A few months away from 53

[@RACINGUS95]

It’s fine

[@ericdanielsbenavidez5867]

December of that year he'd had turned 53 you made the same mistake that Nascar did in '91 after he died...man that just shows how obscured this guy was even in his own time...makes me sad but I like that you been shining light on all these old stories. People need to know.

[@LuxuriousInterior]

He was one of the kindest most humble, and most talented drivers I had ever met. He is what all of us little guys in racing try our hardest to be like.

[@fredc8346]

Wouldn't it be wonderful if nascar wouldn't have morphed from what it used to be. Now you have to do all you can to bring in big sponsorship dollars to even be on the track. So much of the fun has gone away. RIP JD and nascar.

[@TN-Vols-Fan]

@@fredc8346Sadly there will never be anymore true independent owner/ driver's again. I miss the old days of Cup level racing.

[@fcaughli]

@@TN-Vols-Fan Yes no doubt you are right. Once money and greed comes in things are changed and many times it is permanently. And even though I think there are ways we could start a new series that would be what we used to have, just the fact that the morphed new money based dog is in play it sucks the life out of much possibility of that idea. And the new nascar has a hold on the brainwashed sheep fan base. (yes there are plenty who do not like the current mess, but most of nascars money does not come from us diehards). The truth though is that we the fans still have a lot of power. big bill may have said that nascar does not need you to the drivers, but the truth is that nascar needs we fans or they have nothing but what they have already amassed for riches. We the fans could help by fomenting and supporting a news series, based on the fans, the racing and the drivers, not just money.

[@TN-Vols-Fan]

@@fcaughli I agree, that's why I no longer attend NASCAR events. I only support local racing and "late model" style racing series. It had got to the point where the only NASCAR races that I would even watch was the Daytona 500 and the night race at Bristol. Sadly, I no longer watch even those.

[@theuser698]

Fact jd says he just want race he don care if he carrer racing bad he want race

[@greggwgiddensable]

I was 14 yrs old and watched that race live. Remember every detail. As a boy I saw him ride around in the back a lot but the broadcasters mentioned him some and I always rooted for him. I remember crying when they announced his death and I remember being angry that they restarted the race shortly after and no one really meantioned him ever again and I hated that. Really neat ol boy....

[@kevinmopar1211]

A couple years ago a driver passed away at our local short track, he was in a crash but not injured however the car was upside down. He was trying to get out of the upside down car and got tangled in his seat belts and suffocated as safety crews assisted other drivers in the crash. It was horrible to put it plan and simple. Needless loss of life. The police came and did their thing and within 2 hours of this poors mans death the restarted the race. At the drivers meeting saying 'we are going back to green' only 1 team stood up and said this is complete BS, loaded up and went home. I lost all respect for the series that day and gained a tremendous amout for the team that did as I would have.

[@brianbooher7318]

The race goes on son if you asked if mcduffy himself he woulda told you fire them engins an let's race but I agree with ya they jus threw him under a rug an forgot him

[@glennstarkey7087]

I saw that race too I was barely 11 and in a very tough mental place due to my mothers stroke and my grandma moving in to ensure I wasn't a latchkey kid So to see that (i got it wrong btw...I thought JD was in means position and was killed by the other car falling on top of him I was 11 i wasn't looking at detail) I didn't process it but my grandma did true bonding moment which I needed at that age Always will remember the car all but squashing the 52...so glad you made this video

[@andrewahern3730]

Won’t someone please think of the France family’s personal wealth?

[@NascarNick2488]

3:12 is the song “Twentieth Century Drifter” by Marty Robbins. That song is about how even though he had the luck of funding, Marty still loved doing what he did and It didn’t stop him from doing It. That song perfectly symbolizes J.D. That’s why J.D is one of my favorite drivers. I honestly think he deserves to be in the NASCAR Hall of Fame. God Speed J.D.

[@CyprusHartford]

NascarNick 2488 Robbins was also an independent campaigner in cup, coincidentally

[@NascarNick2488]

Chatty Matty and both of them will forever be legends

[@jefferyrobertson7520]

NascarNick 2488 do you know JD have a sponsor restore engine the same one is Terry schoonover car

[@TN-Vols-Fan]

NASCARNick2488, I agree with you. NASCAR should have J.D., Jimmy "Smut" Means, Elmo Langley, Buddy Arrington and all of the other true independent owner/ driver's in the Hall of Fame. I get it that they will probably never be inducted in, but they could make a special area for these men. Sadly, when J.D.'s widow sued NASCAR (and lost) after his death, that probably sealed his fate with the organization.

[@RecklessEnterainment]

He deserves a spot in the nascar hall of fame just for his dedication to the sport for all those years while not having a huge sponsor and car owner. He really had to of really cared about the sport to dedicate so much time to it and sacrifice so much to run his own team.

[@JimmieTheLowesGuy]

True

[@efan2012]

I always found JD McDuffie interesting since when I was 11 or so and got into Nascar. My dad had 1990 era Nascar cards (a whole binder full,) and one of my favorites was JD McDuffie. On the card he was sitting in his car smoking a stoogie looking intense.. I always loved that. It just defines the man as a whole, his great hapiness in life was racing even if he never got the chance he wanted he was still in it. My dad admitted he was sad when he died "it was so outta nowhere." I found an MRN replay of that Dover race, he kicked serious tail the first bit before his tires faded as did his hopes but it was so awesome listening to Squier brag on him. I think everyone loved and respected him. The ending you did was really masterful, never heard Hurt used so well. BTW I live in the same county that Rumple Furniture is located. It's 20 minutes south of my hometown (Mount Airy/Mayberry,) and it's still open. I've never been in but they are still there. I used to love driving in there both when I played Football and since I joined my team's staff because I used to tell the kids about JD everytime we passed his old mid 80's era car they had out front, it made me proud. Sadly a year or two ago at least it's not been there. I hope they didn't sell it or whatnot, it deserves to be in a museum or the hall even. People may laugh but JD seriously needs to be considered for the hall due to his rep and impact. He may have never won but he was a legend in the garage and a fan favorite. He's one of Nascar's main underdogs and did a lot to define the role of the every-man in the sport as it was becoming more corporate. Earnhardt may get all the love but JD's story works as well even if it's more tragic.

[@DamnStraightM35A2]

Where did you find the MRN replay? I'd like to hear the one from the 1979 Sun Drop Music City 420 at Nashville. JD was running with the leaders for much of the race and led 111 laps.

[@bparks_5095]

Unfortunately, Ive only ever known JD from his fatal crash clip on every other nascar crash compilation vid on youtube... He was a little before my time, as he passed the year I was born. But he seemed like a very nice guy. Someone who everyone could get along with. A genuine humble soul. He was probably a lot of peoples 2nd favorite driver. Thank you so much for this video. I never knew anything about J.D. McDuffie until now. May you rest in peace Mr. McDuffie. I wish we had more drivers like him today.

[@chasefollett4107]

JD was not the last journeyman, but, exemplifies what it meant to be a true journeyman.

[@wolfo1931]

J.D. is a lot like my family and friends who are present for every weekend at the local short track, driving for the sake of driving and putting what they can into their cars. The fact that he made it so far with what he could muster is inspirational.

[@jesseemullen]

JD McDuffie is someone we can all learn from. We put so much emphasis on achievement in our society, that we forget to do what we love. "winning" isn't everything, following your passion is.

[@whatincarnation95]

What is this wet stuff in my eyes

[@redhawkk]

rain

[@mhggggg]

You should use your wipes blades

[@gabrielriley2388]

Onions.

[@WalkerBulldog19]

I don't know you should probably see a doctor for eye rain

[@connergrindstaff3683]

Semen

[@masonshell1024]

Gone too soon: Neil Bonnett

[@kyleshiflet9952]

Oh God I would love that

[@paulcoinc]

Guys like J.D. Mcduffie and Dave Marcus are some of the greats that many fans don't know. Oddly #70 & 71 respectively

[@calci2679]

This guy seemed so sweet and humble. He was talented and so determined. RIP

[@brandoncrosby3329]

Rest in peace J.D you will be missed

[@germanequihua3358]

We miss you J.D the girls said we love u we are always remembered forget j.d McDuffie was 53

[@devinbrown1775]

This is why we got some underfunded team for all 3 NASCAR top Series and also ARCA Series today thanks to J.D. McDuffie. J.D. McDuffie is should be in the Hall of Fame because he was not only best driver of all-time, but he was the first independent driver next to Wendell Scott and Dave Marcis from 1963 through his death in 1991.

[@michellesullivano5038]

Gone too soon: John Nemecheck Good seasons: Dale Jarrett, 1997 Mark Martin, 1990

[@TheEmilyFravel]

Near 20 likez

[@masoneveridge4078]

A year late ik but it’s more like missing rings Mark Martin 1990

[@masoneveridge4078]

@BlackWatchAmbush what was the cause of the penalty for Martin I feel I should know this but I never heard it

[@pepkoko2229]

Mark used a different type of engine, I don’t remember what type, however NASCAR penalized him because they thought it could give him an unfair advantage over the rest yet during testing they found out that that wasn’t the case, but they still penalized him

[@michaelhall736]

While I wasn't around when he was racing and I was just born when he died, I always admired how he had next to nothing, having to rely on crappy used parts just to get in the race. As someone who is really poor myself he inspires me to keep going even if it's really rough. Whenever I play a NASCAR game and I make my own car I always use the #70 If they let me. I own one of his diecasts and it's my favorite in my collection.

[@squirm7763]

I was born in July of 91, and was given the name John David. My grandfather is a former engine builder and IMCA/Late model dirt racing crew chief. During his time racing dirt tracks all over the country, he met quite a few of the cup drivers and owners and even became friends with a few if them. When J.D. passed, it was decided that I would be known by my initials as a small tribute to McDuffie. Almost 3 decades later I still go by my initials even in my professional life and hold great reverence for the man.

[@cartershank6568]

Here’s an idea for your channel that I thought of today, you should do a “Revisiting” series for each of the NASCAR Next classes so far, like evaluate each driver from each class and review how their doing and where they’re at right now, I would love to see this

[@austinblansett9900]

I appreciate this man and I appreciate you for making a video on this man. Thank you sir.

[@slicktwilly]

The man never quit which is the true spirit of resiliencey that a competitor must posses to put on a uniform or fire suit. It's absolutely without question, or doubt how remarkable, and extraordinary JD made so many starts without seeing the checkered flag first. I bet if he'd lived JD would of ended up in Victory lane one day. He had streaks of consistent seasons bc of his finishing stats, and I bet anyone JD one day would of had everything line up just right for him and he would of been a Winston Cup race winner. I wished you would of gotten a win JD, but you're an inspiration to a racer like me who's career best finish is 2nd, and we all know what I gotta do to top my career best. Just gotta make my come back one day and start racing again to get at least one win. When I do get that win I'm dedicated it to you JD. Thank you JD.

[@badbooking3221]

Despite his perseverance, JD died by the sword he lived on. Running dangerously mal-conditioned 2nd/3rd/4th run parts into that 5th turn at the "old" Watkins Glen did him in. I still don't remember the last time a whole left-front assembly of the suspension came off BEFORE impact. May he RIP.

[@evanwilliams6406]

Also, you forgot that Racing Champions made a diecast car of his #70 car in 1991. I never knew anything about J.D. until I discovered his diecast and car.

[@squirm7763]

I have that car in it's original packaging and it's been sealed in plastic for almost 20 years now.

[@vixenlover2369]

@@squirm7763 so do I! I got it at a flea market last year. Still in its package and everything!

[@richardthefox3412]

I’d love to find that car someday.

[@JohnSmith-mk5jt]

@goomba1982 Yeah. Most of the Racing Champions from 1989-1993 sell for relatively cheap.

[@JohnSmith-mk5jt]

@goomba1982 The only Racing Champions from that era that have any value today are all of the, "Short Track Legends" series, some of the NASCAR legends series like the 1970 Ramo Stott, a certain version of the 1992 Richard Petty thats worth thousands of dollars, and the 1992 Jeff Gordon Baby Ruth promo car. In fact, it's odd how most of the very valuable 1:64 scale cars today were made between 2006 and 2012. Like, I have a 2008 Mark Martin from Winners Circle that's worth around $30. I also have that Ramo Stott and a Jeff Gordon Baby Ruth car.

[@rhysgregory5897]

As a guy in my mid 20’s who loves motorsport and always had a thing about NASCAR but never religiously watched it because of lack of races on UK tv . This channel is great to educate myself about the history of this great championship

[@bdavis24fan]

Can't believe JD never finished on the lead lap his entire Cup career, that's insane.

[@Levi_SchonesRC]

That Johnny Cash music in the background love it

[@lordshankracing4724]

J.D Mcduffie is the reason why i like underdogs. He's my favourite underdog.

[@jeffraines414]

I remember watching that race live. I figured he'd be ok due to the fact that the tire wall absorbed a lot of the impact. Sadly it didn't absorbe enough.

[@arbysandtehchief5494]

Good chance he could have lived if he was wearing a Hans device, sadly in 1991 they were just starting to research the device and I don't think they'd even made it to prototype stage by then.

[@ku4uv]

@@arbysandtehchief5494 His injuries were more serious than that. Sadly, it is said that part of his jawbone went through the top of his skull. That's what his family claims anyway. A HANS device wouldn't have done him much good.

[@ku4uv]

When you hit a retaining wall at that speed, it's gonna be bad, regardless of the tires. There was a lot of metal in that retainer he hit.

[@tinafogle3216]

The book is great. What a wonderful person. I was more starstruck meeting him than so many of the other drivers. So humble and hard working.

[@brianbooher7318]

He might never won a race but he was a winner in my book.such a shame he died but he died doing what he loved

[@charlesklass4209]

J.D. McDuffie's story should be taught to every aspiring racing driver. He was a real racer. He didn't have the ability to give up, and he really exemplifies the idea of a rugged man who perservered in the face of adversity throughout his career. Not every racing driver can be a winner, but every one of them can be like J.D.

[@petshopox]

What a wife! Best decision he ever made.

[@Whyzee12]

This is exactly what racing is about. Your best video yet dude. Loved this so much, thank you for telling this story.

[@erichk101]

Great video

[@reginaldlawrence412]

Great video J.D. McDuffie was great man.

[@berniegotscrewed7105]

Thank you for making this one. His story is amazing

[@iamrichrocker]

lived in Pinehurst, 25 miles or aso from Sanford..went to many a cook out and fund raiser for JD..was always smiling and gracious to everybody..folks are right..NASCAR needs more guys like this class act..RIP

[@codyvenrick4611]

JD was from my hometown and had his shop in Sanford NC and was friends with my grandfather, very amazing and determined guy from what I’ve heard

[@alaricbragg7843]

Hello from New Zealand. I am from another country that is like apples and oranges to the USA and I still found his story so sad and moving since I read about it in a library book when I was 16! McDuffie did what he did for the love of motorsport.

[@CubCadetMan71]

Jd McDuffie was one of the last true Nascar teams. No corporations backing him up, no big time sponsors. Just him and his good friends making cars and working hard. He was a great driver and person.

[@falloutfan6649]

What’s sad about J.D.’s story is he probably would have won a lot of races and maybe even a championship if he got a big time ride. Talent that never could be realized because of the ride he was in

[@airaces1]

Great guy helped him for Five Seasons at Michigan International Speedway

[@ethanwilliams7133]

First NASCAR race I ever watched was the 1991 bud at the Glen. Benny Parsons words after all the drivers climbed back into the cars and restarted the race gave me chills. RIP J.D. McDuffie

[@SwampCeeMcGee60]

Mine was February 18, 2001.

[@jefferyrobertson7520]

Ann Unknown 1993 was the final chapter in NASCAR history only three passed away Alan kulwicki and Davey Allison were in the private plane crash last but not least JD McDuffie crash at Atlanta Motor Speedway 7 months apart April 1st July 13th and November 14th

[@ncblitzball483]

Gone Too Soon: Tony Roper

[@thatwolverinefan_85]

I actually remember watching the 1991 season from the Pepsi 400 to the Goody's 500 in Martinsville, The Budweiser at The Glen is actually the first time I watched since the 2015 Homestead race. If I can request something here, It would be Championship Seasons: Kyle Busch 2015! RIP J.D.!

[@tnwhiskey68]

NASCAR was built off the backs of guys like him! A man who spent his life learning the tricks of the trade and driving and being an expert mechanic. That's why a lot of the old fanbase has left because it's hard to get behind someone like a William Byron for example, a young man who didn't have to struggle for decades all while learning to get better and better to make the top tier. Nothing against these younger drivers but the money portion of NASCAR has took over the heart of the sport! At the top level anyway...

[@justinrad5073]

Such an underrated driver. 🏁

[@joshuaburkhart7690]

What a great man and mindset!

[@nitrojunkie9027]

Was there that day JD passed. We were on the other side of the track from where he hit. We were up on the hill down a little from the tree in the corner. JD hit really hard, we thought he might be okay because it looked like the tires absorbed some of the energy. But when they pulled out the white bed sheets and surrounded the car, we knew it wasn't good. Ernie Irvan won the race, but was a sad day at the track.

[@FishingIndiana]

Happy he got to taste victory again the night before he went to the Lord.

[@mesc681]

Even tho most of us arent racers like he was, we should all try to be more like him. His dedication, his humility, his resilience, everything. The way he always tried to make the best out of what he had. Even though he never won a race, he won the hearts of a lot of people, even me, who was born 12 years after he died. R.I.P. JD 🙏🙏🏁🏁

[@oN3xShOtxkilL]

Gone too Soon: Neil Bonnett

[@operationthrash9645]

I’m not a stock car expert and never will be. But it appears almost certain that JD would have won multiple races with a higher budget and better equipment.

[@onlyautismic]

If only he were still alive. RIP buddy

[@benharris8078]

Alot of you guys never grew up with the people who built this sport, which isnt bad, but you have to understand how much these one car guys help build everything

[@hypnoticevents]

I was watching the race on TV and saw the wreck when it happened. I have never forgotten it. He died for the love of racing. I'm sure his family and close friends have missed him a great deal. As a result of his death, safety changes were implemented in NASCAR that have, no doubt, saved the lives of other drivers. Gone too soon. RIP, J.D.

[@jonlennon1973]

I couldn't believe the day that he died we were camping at Watkins Glen thanks for these videos man they really bring back a lot of memories

[@_lucas_1k_]

NASCAR Busts: AJ Allmendinger Gone too soon: Davey Allison

[@brodycooper1950]

There's already a Davey episode

[@_lucas_1k_]

+Brody Cooper nope

[@brodycooper1950]

@@_lucas_1k_, I'm sorry. I must have confused it with another video.

[@_lucas_1k_]

+Brody Cooper that’s ok

[@brodycooper1950]

@@_lucas_1k_, here the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/poXFeoKMZ6x8d5o

[@RPMHobbies]

I remember when that crash happend very vividly I was only 5 years old . Walkins glen has that bus stop turn to slow the drivers down in that area. Thanks for sharing the vid brings me back to my childhood

[@RPMHobbies]

Remember when Jimmie Johnson brakes failed in that same area ? Reason why Jimmie was not hurt was of the gravel that the slowed the g forces down dramatically

[@Jdoom13]

I saw J.D. at shangri-la speedway the day before. Dale Earnhardt was there and I was getting his autograph and meeting him. I wish I had got to meet J.D. but I was in line for Earnhardt 3 and a half hours. I was sad to see J.D. pass away the next day. From what I can tell, he was a great man.

[@cliffthelightning]

He lived his dreams, a win more important than p1. Absolute alpha male

[@gadgefan48]

I really do need to order the book Brock Beard did on his life, what an incredible story.

[@creeddaniel8959]

It is a fantastic book

[@jessicataylor4071]

@@creeddaniel8959 where can i find one?

[@creeddaniel8959]

@@jessicataylor4071 amazon I believe

[@jessicataylor4071]

@@creeddaniel8959 thank you

[@Billy_davis_83]

Ironic how Alan kulwicki was in this section in a gone too soon video 6:24

[@theuser698]

Fact alan is so passion and hard work and try everything to have money and sponsor jd just wanna drive had passion race but don care about cup or win he wanna race and don care he carrer is bad

[@oscarjimenezsr.716]

Gone Too Soon Neil Bonnett

[@AlonsoRules]

653 starts and not a single lead lap finish in any of them. That should drive any man insane.

[@boneyardracing]

He kept showing up doing what he was doing by definition that's the behavior of an insane man but a hell of a good one.

[@stonedeadoutdoors189]

I was at that race at Watkins glen when he passed I was 10 and standing at turn 4 I remember hearing the call over the pa system

[@berniegotscrewed7105]

One of my favorite drivers. Great post

[@nascarsteve]

I'd never heard of JD until Christmas of '92. I got the complete set of racing champions die-casts and one of his cars was in that set, so I had to look into him later.

[@bbgun-ms8xr]

still have a shirt and hat one of my favorite drivers loved the independent drivers like JD and Buddy Arrington

[@gavinrichter654]

Damn i just watched his last race, when I saw Means wave his hand for help after looking into his car I knew it wasn't good. Old nascar was crazy, watched another race where three of Bill Elliot's pit crew got hit in the pits. Ambulance is on pit road but the race is still going on... wild times.

[@safespacebear]

I was watching this race with my dad when he had that crash. It was a very sad day.

[@dirtyd9219]

The video of his crash really stuck with me because when the other driver looked into his car, you could tell by his immediate reaction that whatever he saw... was not good. Then the way they announced it on TV, they really didn't seem that fazed by it. Now that I know more of his story and who he was as a man, it just makes it even more heartbreaking than it was already.

[@ricksorber8343]

Dirty D a former coworker of mine from the area said he knew some of the safety workers. If what he said is true, it was definitely not good.

[@santiagomachado7378]

Not to bring it out of topic, but I was immediately reminded of Elliott Sadler pulling down Dale Srs.' window new at that fateful Daytona 500, sticking his head into the cockpit and gesturing for help like a madman, or even how Ayrton Senna stopped his car in the midst of the track, with all the dangers that entails, to aid Erik Comas, switching his engine off and calling for help, because he apparently had trouble breathing. It takes a fellow driver to realize the true extent of injuries

[@tymeigs7745]

So I was born in may of 91, grew up watching old NASCAR tapes on weekdays with my grandpa, mcduffie was always a constant on those, as I got older I forgot about him, until 2008 when I started getting heavy into NASCAR again and began researching drivers that never won, like mcduffie always stuck out like a sore thumb in that research I mean here's this guy Who raced almost 30 years, never even finished on the lead lap Most guys would have given up, but not JD, he kept going and going Determination and passion were obvious and those are rare traits these days Like after reading about JD mcduffie I learned that can't doesn't exist Because for jd it didn't He finished last so many times, but he believed He had true grit and passion for racing We could all learn some things from JD

[@SpearmintSerpent]

If he died in 1991, then how did he race in the late 90s? :thinking:

[@ceeinfiniti1389]

Probably meant to say the early 90's

[@o.p.h.o.v.e.n]

I wondered the same thing.

[@camerontree2605]

I was about to add to the conversation but i realised its from 2 years ago lmao

[@RosaFan161]

Anybody else watching this on August 11, 2021 like myself? Rest in peace, J.D.

[@hrtvfan2870]

And I read that J.D.'s widow, Ima Jean, passed away just this past Sunday.

[@RosaFan161]

@@hrtvfan2870 Wow.

[@minigungaming5915]

Beautiful tribute to McDuffie at the end.

[@chada75]

There's an article from Stock Car Racing Magazine from 1985 adout Glenn Sears. He was an ARCA driver in the vine of JD. Sears end up getting some help from McDuffie and ended up with a upset win in the 1985 ARCA 200 arlt Daytona.

[@leftysusan]

Can you do gone to sone Bobby Hamilton sr and Jason leffler

[@brendashouseofshine4954]

J.D. is Legend.

[@marcusbarnes6032]

RIP JD McDuffie. A true underdog but never let that stop him. In the Michigan race of 1986, he was in 1st place on a restart in front of dale, tim richmond. the alabama gang, waltrip, petty, etc. Although he didnt't stay in front long, it was exciting to see him at the front. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXbLdXWvpsp7jMk

[@marcusbarnes6032]

@36:16 mark of the link in my post above

[@BlackFlagsMatter]

Aw man I wish I found this to put in the video. Thanks for sharing!

[@marcusbarnes6032]

@@BlackFlagsMatter No problem and great video. It was by random that I caught the restart in the 1986 Michigan.

[@jamesmeady9527]

i was at His final race. i was 9 years old and i still remember it happening right in front of me.

[@ericfording3556]

Tough shame he had probably the worst stats of any driver 0 Wins in 653 Starts. Still better than Michael Waltrip tho.

[@andrewdotmp4]

*erich keplinger wants to know your location*

[@fredc8346]

waltrip is sure low on the moral character

[@SlaytonRider]

One of the true hero’s of the sport the fact that he never even won a race for as long as he ran speaks a lot to his love of racing most folks would have quit after a while but not J.D

[@andrewdotmp4]

I'm not crying my eyes are just sweating

[@johngancarcik5682]

Darn those onion cutting ninjas

[@dsmchris1245]

Gone too soon: Tim Richmond

[@brandonbell6196]

I wasn’t lucky enough to be alive in this time but I just purchased the book on Amazon

[@kevinritchie9227]

You knew he most likely wouldnt win, but you would always root for him. He had heart, he had drive, but never had the equipment to show his true self. What a shame...RIP JD

[@vinewood8295]

I was watching that day in 1991 on espn...

[@raquelscott9095]

Rest in peace j.d

[@christopherspencer7246]

RIP...30 years ago

[@marry46066]

A unique racer

[@headbrown5629]

Great job on a great vid ...

[@jefferyrobertson7520]

JD McDuffie was the last true journeyman NASCAR driver from 1970 through 1993 era his famous number 70 Rumple Furniture Pontiac Grand Prix even before untimely death 1993 Hooters 500 Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton Georgia suffered a massive head and chest injury he was the last fatality driver in NASCAR history the last one was 1989 Grant adcox same spot in turn one and two he always has and he always will

[@dragonzord18]

He died in 1991 at Watkins Glen not 1993 at Atlanta! Get your facts right

[@jefferyrobertson7520]

Ganassi Racing he was born December 5th 1938 before untimely death November 14th 1993

[@dragonzord18]

No go to Racing-Reference and type in J.D. McDuffie and it will tell you he died on Aug 11 1991

[@jefferyrobertson7520]

Ganassi Racing Thank You

[@MARLONdaman]

MY CONDOLENCES TO A TRUE HUSTLER AND HIS FAMILY! HE DID WHAT HE LOVED TILL HIS DEATH! 🙏🏿😢🇺🇸

[@truck_amazing554]

3:26 I'm not far from his race shop