Jim Stacy

James D. Stacy (March 27, 1930 – October 12, 2016), frequently referred to as Jim Stacy or J.D. Stacy, As a team owner, Stacy employed veteran NASCAR drivers such as Neil Bonnett, Ferrel Harris, Sterling Marlin, Joe Ruttman, Tim Richmond, and Dale Earnhardt. He dropped out of school in the eighth grade. He founded a construction company in 1951. Stacy also produced Stacy-Pak multivitamins.

In May 1977, Stacy purchased the former K&K Insurance team from Nord Krauskopf. He was convinced to purchase the team by its crew chief Harry Hyde, a friend and former Stacy employee. Stacy inherited the team's driver Neil Bonnett, with the team changing numbers from 71 to 5.

In July 1981, Stacy purchased Rod Osterlund's No. 2 team, which fielded Dale Earnhardt. Stacy made headlines in early 1982, when he sponsored a total of seven entries in the 1982 Daytona 500, including his two team cars driven by Joe Ruttman and Jim Sauter. Martin was replaced by Morgan Shepherd after seven races. The team ended operations at the end of the season.

With an average start of 14th place and an average finish of 17th place, Stacy's cars finished near the middle of the pack. His career winnings as a NASCAR owner were $927,815 ($ when adjusted for inflation); putting him below the millionaire status of most NASCAR drivers and owners.

Following the end of his NASCAR career, Stacy purchased several dirt tracks in the Southeastern United States.