But no one knows that just five laps later, McDuffie will be dead, his No. 70 wrecked at the fastest spot on the track.
J.D.: The Life and Death of a Forgotten NASCAR Legend tells the true story of J.D. McDuffie, one of stock car racing's most beloved underdogs. Extensively researched with interviews from dozens of fans, friends, and family, the book chronicles McDuffie's rise from dirt track champion to NASCAR mainstay. Included is the most complete account of that tragic weekend at Watkins Glen, the investigation that followed, and the legacy McDuffie has left behind. Top to bottom, J.D.: The Life and Death of a Forgotten NASCAR Legend stands as one of the most comprehensive stories of any race car driver, and a tribute to NASCAR's blue-collar past.
