20 Facts About Davey Hamilton

Davey Hamilton has made 56 series starts and while never winning a race, finished second three times.

Davey Hamilton attempted to qualify for the Indy 500 in 1991,1993 and 1995.

Davey Hamilton made his first IndyCar start at the 1996 Indy 200 at Walt Disney World, the first ever Indy Racing League race.

Davey Hamilton's car slammed into the wall, nearly getting caught in the catch fence, and beginning to spin a number of times before coming to rest against the inside retaining wall.

Davey Hamilton suffered such severe injuries to his legs and feet, that doctors at one time believed that amputation would be the best option for him.

Davey Hamilton began standing after five months of the crash, and spent a year requiring the use of a wheelchair.

Davey Hamilton did desire to return to racing, and in 2005, started taking steps to return to the cockpit.

Davey Hamilton became the color commentator for Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network broadcasts in 2003.

Davey Hamilton later began driving the 2-seater IndyCar, which gives rides to VIPs and celebrities at IndyCar Series races.

Davey Hamilton partnered with the new American Speed Association, partnering with ASA owner Dennis Huth, to take over control of the popular Southwest Tour for 2007, shortly after NASCAR terminated the popular AutoZone Elite division, which includes the popular Southwest series.

In 2008, Davey Hamilton became a partner in a group that purchased Terre Haute Action Track.

In 2005, Davey Hamilton started courting sponsors and perusing the paddock in an effort to return to racing.

Qualifying 20th, Davey Hamilton placed 9th after the race was ended early on lap 166 due to rain.

In 2010, Davey Hamilton competed in the 2010 Indianapolis 500 for de Ferran Dragon Racing.

Davey Hamilton was involved in an incident with Tomas Scheckter on the first lap of the race, and was classified in 33rd, last place.

Davey Hamilton raced in the Twin 275's at Texas for unfinished business.

Davey Hamilton's final start would be at the tragic 2011 IZOD IndyCar World Championship at Las Vegas.

Davey Hamilton was fortunate enough to escape the major accident on lap 11 that killed Dan Wheldon, but the race was abandoned, and the results were scratched from official record.

In 2013, Davey Hamilton joined the Stadium Super Trucks, serving as a substitute for Jimmy Vasser at Honda Indy Toronto; Davey Hamilton started first in the event, but engine trouble forced him to finish seventh.

Davey Hamilton is aspiring to get her Masters degree in Art Conservation at New York University.