About Don Davis
Lived 1933 – 1962 (aged 28). Don Davis was an American engineer.
Donald Lee Davis (December 18, 1933 – August 8, 1962) was an American racecar driver.
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 eight times, with his two best finishes in third at Trenton and in fourth at Indianapolis, both in 1962. Davis served in the Korean War.
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Who was Don Davis?
American racing driver (1933–1962)
When was Don Davis born?
Don Davis was born on 18 December 1933 in Tucson, Arizona.
When did Don Davis die?
Don Davis died on 8 August 1962 in Dayton, Ohio.
What was Don Davis's occupation?
Don Davis was an engineer.
What nationality was Don Davis?
Don Davis was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Don Davis (racing driver)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don Davis. https://biography.guide/don-davis-engineer/
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