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Tim Lee-Davey

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Tim-Lee Davey
NationalityBritish
Born (1955-02-20) February 20, 1955 (age 69)
Pembury, Kent
Previous series
1989-1990
1984-1990
1981-1983
1980
JSPC
World Sportscar Championship
British Formula 3
Formula Ford 1600
Championship titles
1980Dunlop Star of Tomorrow Formula Ford 1600 Championship
Awards
1980Grovewood Award Special Commendation

Tim Lee-Davey (born 20 February 1955) is a British former racing driver.[1]

Tim Lee-Davey was a member of the British Kart Team and was the Dunlop Star of Tomorrow Formula Ford Champion in 1980 driving the ex-James Weaver Tiga FF79 in his first full year of motor racing. He was also awarded a Grovewood Award Special Commendation that year.[citation needed]

Lee-Davey finished 17th in the British Formula Three championship in 1982 and 12th in 1983. He then competed in the World Sportscar Championship from 1984 to 1990. He competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1989 and 1990 driving a Porsche 962C for his own Team Davey.[citation needed]

Tim's brother, Richard Davey, was also a successful racing driver, with prominent results in the British Karting Championships.[citation needed]

Tim's father, Lionel (Lee) Davey was a successful businessman, founding Lee-Davey Caravans, based in Harrietsham, Kent.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Profile". driverdb.com. Retrieved 9 July 2012.