About Doc Williams
Lived 1912 – 1982 (aged 69). Doc Williams was an American engineer.
Merril Henry "Doc" Williams (October 26, 1912 – April 28, 1982) was an American racing driver.
Racing career
Williams attempted to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 every year from 1933 to 1941 but only succeeded in qualifying in 1936, 1940, and 1941. When the race returned in 1946 after the Second World War, Williams again failed to qualify. In 1947, he qualified a Novi powered Kurtis but it was driven by Herb Ardinger, who finished fpurth, completing all 200 laps. He qualified again in 1948 but was knocked out of the race after 19 laps. He failed to qualify in 1949 and it was the end of his Championship car career. Williams did not attempt to qualify for any Championship Car races other than the Indianapolis 500.
Motorsports career results
Indianapolis 500 results
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Doc Williams's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Doc Williams?
American racecar driver (1912-1982)
When was Doc Williams born?
Doc Williams was born on 26 October 1912 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
When did Doc Williams die?
Doc Williams died on 28 April 1982 in Richmond, Indiana.
What was Doc Williams's occupation?
Doc Williams was an engineer.
What nationality was Doc Williams?
Doc Williams was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Doc Williams (racing driver)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Doc Williams. https://biography.guide/doc-williams/
MLA: "Doc Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/doc-williams/.
Chicago: "Doc Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/doc-williams/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 04:59 UTC