Dave Macdonald

Race Car Driver

Birthday July 23, 1936

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace California

DEATH DATE May 30, 1964 (27)

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About

Road racer with a very bright future, who tragically died in a crash at the 1964 Indianapolis 500.

Before Fame

He began racing in 1956 at drag strips.

Trivia

While his career was short, it was illustrious: in 110 Sports Car and NASCAR races, he collected a stunning 47 wins.

Family Life

He was born in El Monte, California.

Associated With

One of his pallbearers was Carroll Shelby, who signed him in 1963 to drive Cobras.