Jimmy Daywalt, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jimmy Daywalt

racecar driver

Date of Birth: 28-Aug-1924

Place of Birth: Wabash, Indiana, United States

Date of Death: 04-Apr-1966

Profession: racing automobile driver, Formula One driver

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Jimmy Daywalt (August 28, 1924 – April 4, 1966) was an American racecar driver. Born in Wabash, Indiana, 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 3 times.
His best finish was in the 1953 Indianapolis 500, where he finished 6th 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.