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David Jay "Davey" Hamilton (born June 13, 1962, in Nampa, Idaho) is a race car driver who competed in the Indy Racing League IndyCar Series and Stadium Super Trucks. He has made 56 series starts and while never winning a race, finished second three times. He placed second in series points in the 1996–1997 season and again in 1998 season. Hamilton had been proficient in supermodified racing, as a frequent winner in various supermodified races, usually held in the northern areas of the United States.

Davey Hamilton's IndyCar career started in 1991. His father Ken traded the Eagle Aircraft Flyer Special he attempted to qualify at the 1982 Indianapolis 500 for a rookie test with Hemelgarn Racing for Davey. Davey attempted to qualify for the Indy 500 in 1991, 1993 and 1995. He made his first IndyCar start at the 1996 Indy 200 at Walt Disney World, the first ever Indy Racing League race.

In 2001 at the Texas Motor Speedway, Jeret Schroeder lost an engine exiting turn 2. This caused him to lose control of his car and make contact with Davey Hamilton's machine. Hamilton's car slammed into the wall, nearly getting caught in the catch fence, and beginning to spin a number of times before coming to rest against the inside retaining wall. Also involved in the crash was Sarah Fisher. Hamilton suffered such severe injuries to his legs and feet, that doctors at one time believed that amputation would be the best option for him. After the crash, Hamilton took a retirement from driving, and underwent 23 operations to reconstruct his feet and legs. He began standing after five months of the crash, and spent a year requiring the use of a wheelchair. He did, however, desire to return to racing, and in 2005, started taking steps to return to the cockpit. In 2010, after retiring from the 2010 Indianapolis 500 on the first lap, Hamilton referenced his 2001 crash while commenting on his early exit from the 500 by saying, "It’s the second worst day of my racing career and everyone knows my worst one."

Hamilton became the color commentator for Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network broadcasts in 2003. He later began driving the 2 seater IndyCar, which gives rides to VIPs and celebrities at IndyCar Series races. Hamilton partnered with the new American Speed Association, partnering with ASA owner Dennis Huth, to take over control of the popular Southwest Tour for 2007, shortly after NASCAR terminated the popular AutoZone Elite division, which includes the popular Southwest series. The Speedco Southwest Tour series uses the same cars as the former NASCAR sanctioned series. Hamilton also owns his own racing team, "Davey Hamilton Apex Racing." This team consists of two winged sprint drivers: his father Ken Hamilton and friend Mike Cullum. Also on the team is Davey's son DJ who races Outlaw Karts and Go Karts. Mike's daughter Jenna rounds out the team and she drives Outlaw Karts. In 2008, Hamilton became a partner in a group that purchased Terre Haute Action Track. In 2014 he co founded King of the Wing, a national pavement sprint car series.

In 2005, Hamilton started courting sponsors and perusing the paddock in an effort to return to racing. After settling several personal and business issues, he landed a ride for the 2007 Indianapolis 500, driving for Vision Racing. Hamilton's final season of races would be 2011. He finished 24th in the 2011 Indianapolis 500. He also raced in the Twin 275's at Texas for unfinished business. His final start would be at the tragic 2011 IZOD IndyCar World Championship at Las Vegas. Hamilton was fortunate enough to escape the major accident on lap 11 that killed Dan Wheldon, but the race was abandoned, and the results were scratched from official record. When the new chassis and engine package was introduced for the 2012 season, Hamilton was unable to secure a car for the 2012 Indianapolis 500 due to a lack of available rides. In 2013, Hamilton joined the Stadium Super Trucks, serving as a substitute for Jimmy Vasser at Honda Indy Toronto; Hamilton started first in the event, but engine trouble forced him to finish seventh. In 2014, he made his season debut at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, where he placed 8th in the first race and 9th in the second race.

Davey has a son named Davey Jay Hamilton Jr. (D. J.) who was born on March 15, 1997, in Idaho. D. J. is also a racing driver, racing in sprint cars and Stadium Super Trucks. He also has a daughter named Hailey. Hamilton is a Christian.

Year Chassis Engine Start Finish Team 1991 Lola T88/00 Buick 3300 V6t DNQ Hemelgarn Racing 1993 Lola T90/00 Buick 3300 V6t DNQ Senter Sculley 1995 Reynard 94i Ford XB V8t DNQ Hemelgarn Racing 1996 Lola T95/00 Ford XB V8t 10 12 A. J. Foyt Enterprises 1997 G Force GF01 Oldsmobile Aurora V8 8 6 A. J. Foyt Enterprises 1998 G Force GF01B Oldsmobile Aurora V8 8 4 Nienhouse Motorsports 1999 Dallara IR9 Oldsmobile Aurora V8 11 11 Barnhart Motorsports 2000 G Force GF05 Oldsmobile Aurora V8 28 20 TeamXtreme 2001 Dallara IR 01 Oldsmobile Aurora V8 26 23 Sam Schmidt Motorsports 2007 Dallara IR 05 Honda HI7R V8 20 9 Vision Racing 2008 Dallara IR 05 Honda HI7R V8 18 14 Vision Racing 2009 Dallara IR 05 Honda HI7R V8 22 29 Dreyer & Reinbold Racing 2010 Dallara IR 05 Honda HI7R V8 14 33 de Ferran Dragon Racing 2011 Dallara IR 05 Honda HI7R V8 15 24 Dreyer & Reinbold Racing