| Joel Kauffman (born December 9, 1985 in Mooresville, North Carolina), is a stock car racer. He was last the driver of the #12 Supercuts Dodge Charger for FitzBradshaw Racing in the NASCAR Busch Series.
Kauffman began his racing career at the age of ten when he began racing mini-sprints in Indiana. When he was twelve, he became the became the youngest driver in the National Modified Midget Association to have finished in the top-three in the points standings. In the year 2000, he began running asphalt races, and won the Kendall Late Model Series Rookie of the Year award in 2001. He won the championship the very next year.
In 2003, Kauffman ran the United Speed Alliance Racing Series, and won Rookie of the Year that season. He eventually caught the eye of FitzBradshaw Racing. He made his NASCAR debut at the Kroger 200 in 2005, starting 26th and finishing 25th. He ran six more races that season, his best finish being a 22nd at the Ford 300. He now drives for FitzBradshaw full-time in the Busch Series, along with teammate, Tracy Hines, both competing for Rookie of the Year. He has not raced in the Busch Series since July, and while no official word has been given, it is assumed that Kauffman is no longer with the organization.
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