About Dave Lewis
Lived 1881 – 1928 (aged 47). Dave Lewis was an American engineer and racing automobile driver.
Dave Lewis (May 11, 1881 – May 13, 1928) was an American racing driver. He was born in Los Angeles, California. He competed in the Indianapolis 500 four times, with a best finish of second in 1925. His appearance in the 1925 race with a Miller car was the first time that a front-wheel drive car had competed in the Indianapolis 500.
Personal life
Lewis was the brother-in-law of Harry Miller. Lewis committed suicide in La Joya Lodge, California, located near the present day Green Valley, with a shotgun after a brush fire on his ranch got out of control.
Motorsports career results
Indianapolis 500 results
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dave Lewis?
American racing driver
When was Dave Lewis born?
Dave Lewis was born on 11 May 1881 in Syracuse.
When did Dave Lewis die?
Dave Lewis died on 13 May 1928.
What was Dave Lewis's occupation?
Dave Lewis was an engineer and racing automobile driver.
What nationality was Dave Lewis?
Dave Lewis was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dave Lewis (racing driver)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dave Lewis. https://biography.guide/dave-lewis-engineer/
MLA: "Dave Lewis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dave-lewis-engineer/.
Chicago: "Dave Lewis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dave-lewis-engineer/.
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