John Marcum

Died:  1981

John Marcum founded the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) in 1953.

He was a former race car driver, who raced against Bill France, Sr. in the 1940's and later worked for him as a NASCAR official.

Known as "Silver Dollar Man" for carrying and giving out silver dollars.

Quotes

"John always used to carry silver dollars in his pocket.  He'd then hand them out to promoters and just about anybody else.  I remember him even giving me one once."  Ramo Stott, former ARCA Champion