Will Davison

Race Car Driver; Bathurst 1000 Winner

Will Davison - Athletes & Sports Figures born August 30th, 1982
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Competed in Australia's Supercars Championship, achieving significant success throughout the career. Won the prestigious Bathurst 1000 race in 2016. Participated for various teams, including Ford Performance Racing and Erebus Motorsport. Demonstrated consistent high performance on various tracks across Australia, earning respect in the motorsport community.

Won the Bathurst 1000 in 2016

Competed in Supercars Championship

Raced for Ford Performance Racing

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