Dempsey Wilson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Dempsey Wilson

racing driver

Date of Birth: 11-Mar-1927

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Death: 23-Apr-1971

Profession: engineer, racing driver, Formula One driver

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Dempsey Cothrin Wilson (March 11, 1927 – April 23, 1971) was an American racecar driver. Wilson was born in Los Angeles, California.
He drove in the USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 1956, 1958–1965, and 1968–1969 seasons with 32 starts, including the Indianapolis 500 races in 1958, 1960, 1961, and 1963.
He finished in the top ten 4 times, with his best finish in 8th position in 1960 at Milwaukee.
Outside of racing, Wilson owned a business called "Dempsey Wilson Racing Cams," which refurbished camshafts.
He died in Duarte, California, at City of Hope after a long battle with mesothelioma.