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Ronnie Davis

1950 – 2016

American drag racer

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About Ronnie Davis

Lived 1950 – 2016 (aged 66).

Ronnie Davis (born March 27, 1950, in Moundville, Alabama, died April 10, 2016), nicknamed "Ronnie the King", was an American drag racer from Suwanee, Georgia, who was a five-time American Hot-Rod Association world champion and Professional Drag Racing champion.

Career Davis was nicknamed "Ronnie the King" because of his success at the local Atlanta "King of the Hill" drag competition, where he proved to be one of the most accomplished drivers in the Southeast.

Death On Sunday, April 10, 2016, Davis had finished his qualifying run for a race at Rockingham Dragway in 4.130 seconds at 178.19 miles per hour, before his car shot to the left where he crashed into the guard-wall and his car barrel-rolled out of control.

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Who was Ronnie Davis?

American drag racer

When was Ronnie Davis born?

Ronnie Davis was born on 27 March 1950.

When did Ronnie Davis die?

Ronnie Davis died on 10 April 2016.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ronnie Davis

· Wikidata: Q60693764

· DBpedia: Ronnie Davis (drag racer)

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