James W. Delaney (December 18, 1928 – April 5, 1991) was an American stock car racing driver and crew chief.
He was a pioneer of the sport, competing in the inaugural year of the Strictly Stock division, which is now the NASCAR Cup series.
[1][2] Jim Delaney got behind the wheel for the first time in 1948, at age 19, racing on the New Jersey and Pennsylvania short tracks at Dover, Hinchcliffe Stadium and Nazareth Speedway in a stock car he built himself.
[2][4][5] Delaney gained recognition as a respected fabricator and mechanic and, after he retired from driving, became a mainstay in the NASCAR garage area.
Delaney served stints as crew chief for Tiny Lund, Billy Wade and NASCAR Hall of Fame champion Joe Weatherly.