Will Davison
Race Car Driver; Bathurst 1000 Winner
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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August 30th, 1977 48 years ago
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August 30th, 1977 48 years ago
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