About David Murray
Lived 1909 – 1973 (aged 63). David Murray was a British engineer, sporting director, racing automobile driver and formula One driver.
David Hugh Murray (28 December 1909 – 5 April 1973 ) was a British racing driver from Scotland. He participated in five Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on 13 May 1950, and also founded the Ecurie Ecosse Scottish motor racing team, based at Merchiston Mews in Edinburgh.
Murray was a chartered accountant by profession and raced an ERA and subsequently a Maserati 4CLT both domestically and in European events, before forming Ecurie Ecosse in 1952.
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Who was David Murray?
Scottish racing driver
When was David Murray born?
David Murray was born on 28 December 1909 in Edinburgh.
When did David Murray die?
David Murray died on 5 April 1973 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
What was David Murray's occupation?
David Murray was an engineer, sporting director, racing automobile driver and formula One driver.
What nationality was David Murray?
David Murray was British.
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· DBpedia: David Murray (racing driver)
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