Pearlie Jackson "Bud" Harless Jr. (January 21, 1924 - 12 October 2007) was a NASCAR driver from Gilbert, WV. He competed in twenty-eight Nextel Cup Series events in his career, spanning from 1953 to 1965. Harless' best year was 1963, finishing 50th in points. He also earned two top-tens in his career, bested by an 8th at High Point.