Jimmy Daywalt
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Born
August 28, 1924
James Edward Daywalt
August 28, 1924
Wabash, Indiana, U.S.
DiedApril 4, 1966 (aged 41)
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Resting placeCrown Hill Cemetery and Arboretum, Section Community Mausoleum, Lot BB-D-20
39°49′39″N 86°10′23″W / 39.8274766°N 86.1730061°W
39°49′39″N 86°10′23″W / 39.8274766°N 86.1730061°W
Nationality
American
AmericanJimmy Daywalt | |
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| Born | James Edward Daywalt August 28, 1924 Wabash, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | April 4, 1966 (aged 41) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Resting place | Crown Hill Cemetery and Arboretum, Section Community Mausoleum, Lot BB-D-20 39°49′39″N 86°10′23″W / 39.8274766°N 86.1730061°W |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality | American |
| Active years | 1951–1960 |
| Teams | Meyer, Kurtis Kraft |
| Entries | 10 (6 starts) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1951 Indianapolis 500 |
| Last entry | 1960 Indianapolis 500 |
James Edward Daywalt (August 28, 1924 – April 4, 1966) was an American racecar driver.
Born in Wabash, Indiana, Daywalt served in the Army Air Corps during the Second World War, acting as a tail gunner in B-24s of the 392nd Bomb Group.[1] After the war, he drove in the AAA and USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 1950, 1953–1957, 1959, and 1961–1962 seasons with 20 starts. He finished in the top-ten three times. His best finish was in the 1953 Indianapolis 500, where he finished sixth and was named Rookie of the Year.
Daywalt died of cancer in Indianapolis, Indiana, aged 41. He is interred at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.[2]
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