Legends at Rest Driver profiles, their stories, and their final resting places.

Jim Paschal

Driver Profiles

Jim Paschal won 25 Grand National races in the 1960s, driving for top owners including Petty Enterprises. The High Point native was a consistent winner and a respected veteran of the garage.

Paschal died of cancer in 2004 at 77. His 25 victories place him among the most successful drivers of NASCAR's 1960s golden age.

At a Glance

  • Born: December 5, 1926, High Point, North Carolina
  • Died: July 5, 2004, Atlanta, Georgia
  • Age: 77
  • Cause of death: Cancer

Final Resting Place

North Bend Cemetery, Jackson Creek, North Carolina.

From the Book

This profile is adapted from Legends at Rest: NASCAR Legends by Howard Wear.

Filed under: Driver Profiles, Pioneers (1949–1971)