Jim Sauter (NASCAR)
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| Born: | June 1, 1943 (age 63) | |
| Birthplace: |  Necedah, Wisconsin |
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| Awards: | — | |
| NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Statistics | ||
| 76 races run over 14 years. | ||
| Best Cup Position: | 33rd - 1989 (Winston Cup) | |
| First Race: | 1980 National 500 (Charlotte) | |
| Last Race: | 1996 Goody's Headache Powder 500 (Bristol) | |
| Wins | Top Tens | Poles |
| 0 | 4 | 0 |
Jim Sauter (born June 1, 1943 in Necedah, Wisconsin) is a former NASCAR race car driver.
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[edit] Racing career
He won many races in the Midwest (especially in his home state of Wisconsin). He was the 1981 track champion at Wisconsin International Raceway. He also drove part-time in the Winston Cup series, posting four top ten finishes in 76 starts.
[edit] Famous Racing Family
His sons Tim, Jay, and Johnny have followed his footsteps by racing on the NASCAR circuit. He was asked who of his sons were the best, and he said that Tim has the most talent.
[edit] IROC Involvement
Jim is also well known for preparing the setups and testing IROC cars with Dick Trickle and Dave Marcis.
[edit] Diecast Appearance
Racing Champions Diecast has a 1991 edition diecast replica of his #89 Evinrude Outboard Motors Pontiac.
