John Patrick McVitty (December 26, 1926 – April 21, 1956) was an American stock car racing driver who competed in the

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. He was born in

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. 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 . McVitty's total earning were considered to be $800 ($ 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

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, a fuel pump problem caused McVitty to retire from the race; he would be killed in a racing accident thirteen days later at

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Motorsports career results

NASCAR

( key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. ''Italics'' – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

Grand National Series

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* 1926 births 1956 deaths NASCAR drivers People from Mamaroneck, New York Racing drivers from New York (state) Sports deaths in Pennsylvania {{NASCAR-stub