Dave MacDonald

Dave MacDonald (July 23, 1936 – May 30, 1964) was an American racing driver known for his success driving Corvettes and Shelby Cobras in the early 1960s. He began racing in 1956, participating in drag racing with a 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. MacDonald set several standing start speed records in a stock 1958 Corvette at the 1958 National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Western US Drag Racing Championships. He transitioned to road racing in 1960 and achieved a fourth-place finish in his first race at Willow Springs Raceway. Sadly, MacDonald lost his life in the 1964 Indianapolis 500, along with fellow driver Eddie Sachs.