Dave Lewis (racing driver)

Dave Lewis (May 11, 1881 – May 13, 1928) was an American racing driver. He was born in Los Angeles, California. He competed in the Indianapolis 500 four times, with a best finish of second in 1925. His appearance in the 1925 race with a Miller car was the first time that a front-wheel drive car had competed in the Indianapolis 500.

Personal life

Lewis was the brother-in-law of Harry Miller. Lewis committed suicide in La Joya Lodge, California, located near the present day Green Valley, with a shotgun after a brush fire on his ranch got out of control.

Motorsports career results

Indianapolis 500 results

YearCarStartQualRankFinishLapsLedRetired1916251883.1202014710Gas tank192515109.0615220050Running192614107.0094159143Valve192778112.275933210Front axleTotals38393

Starts4Poles0Front Row0Wins0Top 51Top 101Retired3

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Photo of 1925 2nd place Miller