Jimmy Spencer career summary

JIMMY SPENCER Born: Berwick, Pa. Resides: Mooresville, N.C. D.O.B.: 2/15/57 Spouse: Pat Children:James - May 13, 1986 Katrina - March 16, 1988 Drives Smokin' Joe's Ford Thunderbirds owned by Travis Carter... Comes to Carter operation after one season with Junior Johnson... Previously drove for Carter during 1991 and part of '92... Started racing at Port Royal Speedway and won Rookie of the Year in Late Model division... Won Rookie honors at Shangri-La Speedway in Modified division in '79... Two-time NASCAR Winston Modified national champion (1986, '87) where he picked up nickname "Mr. Excitement"... Busch Grand National regular in 1988 and again in 1992... Earned first two career Winston Cup victories in '94, taking summer races at both Daytona and Talladega in four-race span... Won first career pole in '94, at North Wilkesboro, making him eligible for '95 Busch Clash... 143 Winston Cup starts, $1,975,806 in career winnings, Posted three top-five finishes in final four races of '92 season with Bobby Allison Motorsports... $479,235 in '94 winnings, finished 29th in '94 Winston Cup standings. Enjoys playing golf. WINSTON CUP VICTORIES: 1994 - Daytona Talladega SOURCE: 1995 NASCAR Winston Cup Media Guide