Mark Donohue, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Mark Donohue

racecar driver

Date of Birth: 18-Mar-1937

Place of Birth: Summit, New Jersey, United States

Date of Death: 19-Aug-1975

Profession: motorcycle racer, racing automobile driver, Formula One driver

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Mark Neary Donohue Jr.
(March 18, 1937 – August 19, 1975), nicknamed "Captain Nice," and later "Dark Monohue," was an American racecar driver known for his ability to set up his own race car as well as driving it to victories.Donohue is probably best known as the driver of the 1500+ bhp "Can-Am Killer" Porsche 917-30 and as the winner of the Indianapolis 500 in 1972.
Cars that Donohue raced include: AMC Javelin, AMC Matador, Chevrolet Camaro, Eagle-Offy, Elva Courier, Ford GT40 MK IV, Ferrari 250LM, Ferrari 512, Lola T70, Lola T330, Lotus 20, McLaren M16, Porsche 911, Porsche 917/10, Porsche 917/30, Shelby Cobra, and Shelby Mustang GT350R.