Jamie McMurray Bio | Wiki
Jamie McMurray ( Full name: James Christopher McMurray ) is an American retired professional stock car racing driver. He currently serves as an analyst for Fox NASCAR. From 2003 to 2018. Jamie raced in the NASCAR Cup Series on a full-time basis. He later shifted to a Daytona 500-only schedule in 2019 and 2021.
Jamie McMurray Age
He was born on June 3, 1976, in Joplin, Missouri, United States of America. Jamie is 45 years old.
Jamie McMurray Height
He is a man of average stature. Jamie stands at a height of 5 ft 8 in ( Approx 1.73m).
Jamie McMurray Family
He was born to his father Jim McMurray and his mother Sue McMurray in Joplin, Missouri, United States of America. Jamie made five starts in the Craftsman Truck Series and ran 16 Truck races in 2000 where he posted one top-five and four top-ten finishes. Jamie competed full-time in the Busch Series in 2001 and 20002 driving the No. 27 Williams Travel Centers Chevrolet Monte Carlo for Brewco Motorsports. In 2002, he won two races and finished sixth in the overall points standings.
Jamie McMurray Wife
He is married to his wife Christy Futrell. The couple exchanged their wedding vows in July 2009. On November 25, 2010 ( Thanksgiving morning), the couple welcomed their daughter Carter Scott McMurray. They have another daughter named Hazel who was born on February 11, 2013.
Jamie McMurray Nascar
He won his first NASCAR Busch Series win at the Aaron’s 312 at the Atlanta Motor Speedway following his surprise win at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Charlotte in the 40 Winston Cup car in October by beating Joe Nemechek and Michael Waltrip on fuel mileage. Jamie led only one lap total and became the 100th different driver to win in the Grand National Series.
The next weekend, leaders Jeff Green and Michael Waltrip wrecked each other on the last lap at North Carolina Motor Speedway. Jamie led the last two laps winning the Sam’s Club 200. He finished the year 6th in the final behind Champion Greg Biffle with 772 points. Greg would end up being Jamie’s rookie rival in 2003.
Jamie McMurray 2021
He announced on September 10, 2018, that he will not return to Chip Ganassi Racing in 2019. Jamie had been offered a contract by CGR to drive at the 2019 Daytona 500 prior to moving to a leadership position with the team. He would finaly retire from full-time Cup Series racing and then sign a contract with Fox Sports. In addition to his leadership role with Ganassi, Jamie would appear on Fos Sport’s weekday and raceday NASCAR programs.
Jamie McMurray Daytona 500
Chip Ganassi Racing formed a partnership with Spire Motorsports in January 2019 to field the No. 40 for Jamie at the Daytona 500. He led a few laps in the race and finished 22nd. In 2021, Jamie returned to the Daytona 500 with Spire, driving the No. 77. He started 19th and finished 8thin only his second Top 10 finish in the Daytona 500.
Jamie McMurray 2010
Jamie earned his first win in just his second career start in October 2002 setting a Cup Series record. The analyst is among the three drivers who won both the Daytona 500 and Brickyard 400 in the same year. Also, he is best known for winning the 2010 Daytona 500 for Chip Ganassi Racing.
Jamie McMurray Wins
In the Nationwide Series at Atlanta, Jamie held off Kyle Busch to win the Great Clips 300. He did win the Bank of America 500 at the site of his first win, Charlotte Motor Speedway although he did not make the Chase. Jamie finished 14th in the standings with 3 wins, 9 Top 5s, and 12 top 10.
Jamie McMurray Car | 40 Car
In January 2019, Spire Motorsports, through a partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR), made an announcement that the following year ( 2010), Daytona 500 Champion Jamie would drive the No. 40 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for the 2019 Daytona 500. Jamie would be making his 17th start in the “Great American Race,” after the Daytona 500 kicked off the 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) regular season on Feb. 17, 2019.
Jamie McMurray 77
In January 2021, Spire Motorsports made an announcement that Jamie would return to the NASCAR Cup Series competition in February 2021 driving the No. 77 Chevrolet in the Daytona 500. He previously competed in NASCAR’s top division in 2019 as well as a one-off start with Spire in The Great American Race. Jamie joined FOX Sports as a NASCAR analyst following his retirement from his full-time driving days. He has 7 Cup Series victories, including a triumph in the 2010 Daytona 500.
Jamie McMurray Salary
He is a FOX Sports NASCAR analyst who earns an average salary of $68,395 per year.
Jamie McMurray Net Worth
From his racing career, Jamie has accumulated an estimated net worth of $2,396,973.
How Old Is Jamie McMurray
Jamie is a 45-year-old FOX Sports NASCAR analyst and former racer who was born on June 3, 1976, in Joplin, Missouri, United States of America.
How Tall Is Jamie McMurray
Jamie is a man of average stature who stands at a height of 5 ft 8 in ( Approx 1.73m).
Who Is Jamie McMurray Married To
Jamie married Christy Futrell in July 2009. On November 25, 2010 ( Thanksgiving morning), the couple welcomed their daughter Carter Scott McMurray. They have another daughter named Hazel who was born on February 11, 2013.