Sad News: Former Grand National driver J.T. Putney, who loved to go fast — on the ground or in the air — passed away Wednesday in Gainesville, FL. Actively competing from 1964-1967, the Arden, NC, native entered 125 races and garnered 16 top-fives and 49 top-10s. He finished a career best of second twice in his career. Julian Taylor Putney is survived by his wife, Joyce.(NASCAR.com)(4-11-2001) (4-10-2001)
