Don Davis (racing driver)

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Donald Lee Davis[1] (December 18, 1933 – August 8, 1962) was an American racecar driver.

Don Davis
BornDonald Lee Davis
(1933-12-18)December 18, 1933
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
DiedAugust 8, 1962(1962-08-08) (aged 28)
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Champ Car career
15 races run over 4 years
Years active1959–1962
Best finish10th – 1962
First race1960 Bobby Ball Memorial (ASF)
Last race1962 Trenton 150 (Trenton)
Wins Podiums Poles
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Born in Tucson, Arizona, Davis died in Dayton, Ohio as a result of injuries suffered in a sprint car race at New Bremen Speedway. He drove in the USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 1960-1962 seasons with 15 starts, including the 1961 and 1962 Indianapolis 500 races. He finished in the top ten 8 times, with his two best finishes in 3rd at Trenton and in 4th at Indianapolis, both in 1962. Davis served in the Korean War.[2]

Indy 500 results

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References

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  1. ^ "Don Davis". www.champcarstats.com. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  2. ^ "Motorsport Memorial - Don Davis". motorsportmemorial.org. Archived from the original on 29 January 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2022.