Joseph David James () was an American racecar driver. He was born in Saucier, Mississippi and died during a Champ Car race at San Jose Speedway.
Award James was inducted in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 1997.
Legacy Salem Speedway honored James along with Pat O'Connor with an annual title event. The 2020 event was part of the USAC Silvercrown series.
Indy 500 results
YearCarStartQualRankFinishLapsLedRetired195063/82 - - - - - -Did not qualify19512630134.098103380Drive shaft19521416134.95322132000RunningTotals2080
Starts2Poles0Front Row0Wins0Top 50Top 100Retired1
World Championship career summary The Indianapolis 500 was part of the FIA World Championship schedule from 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. James participated in two World Championship races but scored no World Championship points.
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