15 Facts About Jim Sauter

Jim Sauter was an American stock car racing driver from Necedah, Wisconsin.

Jim Sauter formerly raced in all three of NASCAR's national series, and is best known for having been a test driver for the International Race of Champions, as well as winning two championships in the Midwest-based ARTGO Challenge Series.

Jim Sauter moved up to late models the following year.

Jim Sauter won the first race at the LaCrosse Interstate Fairgrounds on July 14,1970.

Jim Sauter's career took off after he won the North Star 500 at the Minnesota State Fair in a Dave Marcis Chevelle.

Jim Sauter battled Bruce Hill for the win on the last lap.

Jim Sauter raced part time in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series in the 1980s and 1990s, posting four top ten finishes in 76 starts.

Jim Sauter said his biggest thrill was leading the 1982 Daytona 500.

Jim Sauter was an independent driver with limited funds.

Jim Sauter returned to Wisconsin to win the 1981 track championship at Wisconsin International Raceway.

Jim Sauter won the 1981 and 1982 ARTGO championships with 16 of 20 career victories in those years.

Jim Sauter won several major regional races including the 1980 National Short Track Championship at Rockford Speedway and the 1983 All American 400 at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.

Jim Sauter competed at the Slinger Nationals, Snowball Derby, Winchester 400 and the World Crown.

Jim Sauter raced in his final NASCAR Nationwide Series at the Milwaukee Mile racing against Tim, Jay and Johnny.

Jim Sauter died following a brief illness on October 31,2014.