Jamie McMurray

Race car driver and Daytona 500 champion

Jamie McMurray - Race car driver and Daytona 500 champion
Born

June 3rd, 1976
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A race car driver from the United States, achieved significant success in NASCAR. Won the prestigious Daytona 500 in 2010, highlighting a career that included multiple top finishes in various NASCAR series. Competed in the Sprint Cup Series, along with participating in the Xfinity Series and Craftsman Truck Series. Noted for driving with teams like Chip Ganassi Racing and Roush Fenway Racing. Retired from full-time racing but continued to participate in select events and offers commentary on racing.

Won the Daytona 500 in 2010

Achieved multiple wins in NASCAR Cup Series

Competed for Chip Ganassi Racing

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