About Floyd Davis
Lived 1909 – 1977 (aged 68). Floyd Davis was an American racing driver, engineer and racing automobile driver.
Floyd Eldon Davis (March 9, 1905 – May 31, 1977) was an American racing driver, and the co-winner of the 1941 Indianapolis 500. Davis drove the first 72 laps of the 1941 race before being replaced by Mauri Rose, who completed the race in the lead.
Co-winner of the Indianapolis 500 During the 1941 Indianapolis 500, Davis had been driving the Noc-Out Hose Clamp car for sixty laps,
Davis is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis (Section 53 Lot 320).
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Who was Floyd Davis?
American racing driver (1909–1977)
When was Floyd Davis born?
Floyd Davis was born on 5 March 1909 in Illinois.
When did Floyd Davis die?
Floyd Davis died on 31 May 1977 in Indianapolis.
What was Floyd Davis's occupation?
Floyd Davis was a racing driver, engineer and racing automobile driver.
What nationality was Floyd Davis?
Floyd Davis was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Floyd Davis. https://biography.guide/floyd-davis/
MLA: "Floyd Davis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/floyd-davis/.
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