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What Happened This Year 1961

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Born in 1961

Davey Allison

Race car driver and NASCAR champion

Born

1961 65 years ago

Died

July 13th, 1993 32 years ago — 32 years old

A prominent race car driver, gained recognition in the NASCAR racing circuit during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Won the 1992 Daytona 500, a significant achievement in the sport. Competed for the Robert Yates Racing team, where multiple race victories contributed to a successful career. Demonstrated skill and competitiveness on a variety of tracks, establishing a fan base and a reputation as a talented driver before untimely death in 1993.