Doc Williams (racing driver)
American racing driver (1912–1982)
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Merril Henry "Doc" Williams (October 26, 1912 – April 28, 1982) was an American racing driver.
October 26, 1912
| Doc Williams | |||||||
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| Born | Merril Henry Williams October 26, 1912 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | April 28, 1982 (aged 69)[1] Richmond, Indiana, U.S. | ||||||
| Champ Car career | |||||||
| 4 races run over 12 years | |||||||
| First race | 1936 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis) | ||||||
| Last race | 1948 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis) | ||||||
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Racing career
Williams attempted to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 every year from 1933 to 1941 but only succeeded in qualifying in 1936, 1940, and 1941. When the race returned in 1946 after the Second World War, Williams again failed to qualify. In 1947, he qualified a Novi powered Kurtis but it was driven by Herb Ardinger, who finished fpurth, completing all 200 laps. He qualified again in 1948 but was knocked out of the race after 19 laps. He failed to qualify in 1949 and it was the end of his Championship car career. Williams did not attempt to qualify for any Championship Car races other than the Indianapolis 500.[2]
Motorsports career results
Indianapolis 500 results
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