John McVitty

Born

December 26, 1926
Mamaroneck, New York

Died

April 21, 1956 (aged 29)

Cause of death

Racing accident

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series career

11 races run over 2 years

Best finish

48th - 1955 Grand National season

First race

1955 untitled race (Fonda Speedway)

Last race

1956 Wilkes County 160 (North Wilkesboro Speedway)

Wins	Top tens	Poles
0	3	0

John P. McVitty (December 26, 1926 – April 21, 1956) was an American stock car racing driver who competed in the NASCAR Grand National Series. He was born in Mamaroneck, New York.

During his two-year NASCAR career, McVitty had raced in eleven races with three finished in the top ten and 1382 laps of experience - the equivalent of 786.8 miles (1,266.2 km). McVitty's total earning were considered to be $800 ($6,974.79 when adjusted for inflation). His average start was in 18th place and his average finish was in 15th place. All of McVitty's races were done in Chevrolet vehicles. At the 1956 Wilkes County 160, a fuel pump problem caused McVitty to retire from the race; he would be killed in a racing accident thirteen days later at Langhorne Speedway.

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