J. C. Van Landingham
Clarence "J. C." Van Landingham (c. 1918–1996) was an American stock car racing driver. A Florida native, he competed in the NASCAR Grand National Series, in 1950, later owning a car in the series. Life and career Born in Greensboro, Florida, Van Landingham relocated to DeLand, Florida in 1921; a World War II veteran of the United States Navy, he was the owner of Inland Buick and Inland Plymouth Dodge-Chrysler in DeLand. In 1950 Van Landingham competed in a race at the Daytona Beach and Road Course; he started second and finished fifth in the event, driving a Buick. He later entered a car driven by Dick Joslin in the event in 1955. In the late 1960s Van Landingham served as the president of the DeLand Chamber of Commerce. He died on March 5, 1996. 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 References External links Racing drivers from Florida NASCAR drivers NASCAR team owners 1910s births 1996 deaths Year of birth uncertain People from DeLand, Florida Sportspeople from Volusia County, Florida