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James D. Davison (born 28 August 1986) is an Australian professional racing driver who drives an Aston Martin Vantage GT3 in the Blancpain GT World Challenge America. He has also competed in the NTT IndyCar Series, NASCAR Cup Series, and NASCAR Xfinity Series. He is sometimes also called JD (or J. D.) Davison.[1][2]

Key Information

His father Jon Davison was a Formula 5000 competitor and was the long-running promoter of racing events at Sandown Raceway. Davison's grandfather, Lex Davison, was a four-time winner of the Australian Grand Prix. He is a cousin of V8 Supercar drivers Alex and Will Davison. He also competed as a coxswain as part of Scotch College's championship-winning rowing crew in 2003.

Racing career

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Open-wheel

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Junior formula

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In 2004, Davison joined the ranks of Formula Ford in his native Australia, running in both the Victorian and National Championships. At the end of 2004 he won a scholarship at the BMW Junior Scholarship Finals in Valencia. For 2005, he competed in the Formula BMW USA Junior Series, qualifying on the front row at the Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix in Montreal, won at the US Grand Prix held at the world-famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway, was second at the Denver street circuit and Mid-Ohio and third at Barber Motorsports Park and Road Atlanta. Based on these performances, Davison became part of the Confederation of Australian Motorsport Elite Driver program which included attendance at the Australian Institute of Sport and financial support from the Foundation. At the end of the season, he qualified and finished tenth at the Formula BMW Final at Bahrain.

2006 saw Davison again compete in the United States in the Formula Atlantic series for Team Australia. After the Denver round, he was dropped by the team for fellow Aussie Michael Patrizi.[3] 2007 saw Davison progress into the Star Mazda Championship where current IndyCar Series drivers Marco Andretti and Graham Rahal previously competed. Driving for Velocity Motorsports, Davison proved to be an outstanding competitor finishing second in the Championship; earning three pole positions and one win.

Davison driving in Indy Lights at St. Petersburg

Indy Lights

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2008 found Davison in the Firestone Indy Lights series, racing for Sam Schmidt Motorsports. He struggled throughout the first half of the season, but captured his first series pole at Nashville Superspeedway, a concrete oval, in July. His first win came in bizarre circumstances in a wet race at Mid-Ohio. While running second on the last lap, race leader Jonny Reid went into pit lane instead of the finish line, handing Davison the victory. Davison also received the Sunoco Most Improved Driver Award at the IRL Championship Celebration held in Las Vegas. Davison finished second in the 2009 Firestone Indy Lights Championship with a new team Vision Racing, again winning at Mid-Ohio. Davison was running at the finish of all fifteen races and finished in the top ten in all but one.

IndyCar

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In November 2011, Davison tested for Andretti Autosport at Palm Beach International Raceway, Florida.[4] He shared the car with Indy Lights driver Gustavo Yacaman.[5][6]

In 2013, Davison tested a car for Dale Coyne Racing at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. A few weeks later, it was announced that he would drive the team's No. 18 car at the race there. It would be his first open wheel race appearance since 2009.[7] Following the horrific accident by Sebastian Bourdais during qualifying for the 2017 Indianapolis 500, it was announced that Davison would be stepping into the number 18 Dale Coyne Racing Honda. In the later stages of the race, Davison matched a record set by Tom Sneva in 1980 and became the third driver in Indy history to start 33rd and lead laps in the race, having led two laps. He then got caught up in a late wreck with seventeen laps to go. A year later, Davison barely qualified for the 2018 Indianapolis 500, bumping out longtime IndyCar rival James Hinchcliffe.[8] He would finish in last place, after a crash on lap 47 caused by contact with Takuma Sato's car. Davison finished in last place again at the 2020 Indianapolis 500 due to a mechanical failure only six laps into the race.

Historic racing

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In 2011, Davison drove his Uncle Richard Davison's Lola T332 Formula 5000 car at Phillip Island and Albert Park. In 2012, he returned to drive it again at Phillip Island. In 2019, he drove a Lotus 18 at Goodwood and Lotus 81 at Silverstone.[9] In 2022, Davison drove a Hill GH1 at the 13th Historic Monaco. Then drove again at Spa in September.[10]

Sports car racing

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2010 saw Davison make his sportscar debut in the Grand-Am Series for Starworks Motorsports Corsa Car Care Dinan-BMW Riley partnering Ryan Dalziel and Mike Forest in the Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen[11] finishing seventh.[12] He was then drafted in to run at the 6 Hours of Watkins Glen the Crown Royal 200 also at Watkins Glen. In 2011, he drove for Michael Shank Racing at Laguna Seca.

Driving with The Racer's Group in an Aston Martin in 2014, Davison scored four consecutive GTD class poles across the final races of the 2014 and first race of the 2015 season.[13]

In 2015, Davison joined Nismo factory team to drive a Nissan GT-R in the Pirelli World Challenge. He continued with Always Evolving Racing in the GT-R in 2016 before moving to The Racer's Group for the 2017 season.[14]

NASCAR

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Davison's No. 51 car at Michigan International Speedway in 2020

Davison made his first NASCAR start in 2016, driving the No. 90 King Autosport car in the Xfinity Series for the Road America 180. He started eighteenth and went down one position after making contact with Scott Heckert on the last lap.[15][16]

In 2020, Davison raced in the Cup Series for the first time in the Pocono Organics 325 at Pocono Raceway with Spire Motorsports.[17] His Cup debut had been delayed on two occasions earlier in the season, with a Daytona 500 start for Jonathan Byrd's Racing ultimately failing to materalise,[18] while his GEICO 500 entry at Talladega Superspeedway with Spire was disallowed due to his lack of experience on such tracks.[19][17] He returned to the series at Loudon with Rick Ware Racing.[20]

Davison committed to an approximately 26-race schedule with RWR for the 2021 Cup season.[21] In May, he dominated the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series race at Circuit of the Americas, leading 32 of 33 laps and finished twelve seconds ahead of Anthony Alfredo.[22] He continued his dominance in the series at the virtually-designed Chicago Street Course, capturing the pole, leading every lap, and winning by 56 seconds over his Rick Ware Racing teammate Josh Bilicki.[23] He also raced at the 2021 YellaWood 500 for the No. 66 MBM Motorsports Ford with sponsorship from Rich Mar Florist.

Motorsports career results

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Season Series Position Car Team
2004 Victorian Formula Ford Championship 6th Van Diemen RF95 – Ford Alex Davison[24]
Australian Formula Ford Championship 21st
2005 Formula BMW USA 6th Mygale FB02 – BMW HBR Motorsport
Formula BMW World Final 10th Team Meritus
2006 Champ Car Atlantic 17th Swift 016.a – Mazda Cosworth Walker Racing
2007 Star Mazda Championship 2nd Star – Mazda Velocity Motorsports
2008 Indy Lights 9th Dallara IPS – Infiniti Sam Schmidt Motorsports
2009 Indy Lights 2nd Dallara IPS – Infiniti Vision Racing
2010 Rolex Sports Car Series 34th Riley & Scott Mk. XX – BMW Starworks Motorsport
2011 Rolex Sports Car Series 56th Riley & Scott Mk. XX – Ford Michael Shank Racing
2012 Australian Carrera Cup Championship 20th Porsche 997 GT3 Cup McElrea Racing
2013 IndyCar 32nd Dallara DW12-Honda Dale Coyne Racing
2014 Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge - GS 37th Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 TRG - AMR
United Sports Car Championship - GTD 21st
IndyCar 29th Dallara DW12-Chevrolet KV Racing Technology
2015 Pirelli World Challenge - GT 4th Nissan GT-R GT3 AE/Replay XD/Nissan GT Academy
United Sports Car Championship - GTD 15th Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 TRG - AMR
IndyCar 38th Dallara DW12-Honda Dale Coyne Racing
2016 Pirelli World Challenge - GT 7th Nissan GT-R GT3 AE/Replay XD/Nissan GT Academy
WeatherTech SportsCar Championship - GTD 37th Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 TRG - AMR
Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America - ProAm 11th Lamborghini Huracán LP620-2 TRG - Lamborghini
NASCAR Xfinity Series 63rd Chevrolet King Autosport
2017 Pirelli World Challenge - GT 45th Aston Martin Vantage GT3
Lamborghini Huracan GT3 		TRG/DIME Racing
WeatherTech SportsCar Championship - GTD 71st Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 TRG
IndyCar 35th Dallara DW12-Honda Dale Coyne Racing
NASCAR Xfinity Series 43rd Toyota Joe Gibbs Racing
2018 IndyCar 41st Dallara DW12-Chevrolet A. J. Foyt Enterprises
Byrd-Hollinger-Belardi
NASCAR Xfinity Series 56th Toyota Joe Gibbs Racing
2019 IndyCar 28th Dallara DW12-Honda Dale Coyne Racing
Byrd-Hollinger-Belardi
2020 NASCAR Cup Series 37th Chevrolet Spire Motorsports
Rick Ware Racing
2021 NASCAR Cup Series 32nd Chevrolet
Ford 		Rick Ware Racing
MBM Motorsports
2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series 53rd Toyota Joe Gibbs Racing

American open-wheel racing results

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Champ Car Atlantic results

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Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Rank Points
2006 Team Australia LBH
13 		HOU
10 		MTY
21 		POR
25 		CLE1
13 		CLE2
13 		TOR
12 		EDM
13 		SJO
7 		DEN
22 		MTL ROA 17th 69

Star Mazda Championship

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Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Rank Points
2007 Velocity Motorsports SEB
3 		HOU
7 		VIR
4 		MMP
2 		POR
13 		CLE
17 		TOR
5 		RAM
4 		TRO
11 		MOS
1 		RAT
5 		LAG
3 		2nd 389

Indy Lights results

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Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Rank Points
2008 Sam Schmidt Motorsports HMS
22 		STP1
13 		STP2
14 		KAN
11 		INDY
17 		MIL
6 		IOW
15 		WGL1
Ret 		WGL2
11 		NSH
Ret 		MOH1
7 		MOH2
1 		KTY
2 		SNM1
14 		SNM2
13 		CHI
5 		9th 333
2009 Vision Racing STP1
8 		STP2
17 		LBH
7 		KAN
8 		INDY
6 		MIL
5 		IOW
10 		WGL
2 		TOR
5 		EDM
10 		KTY
4 		MOH
1 		SNM
3 		CHI
2 		HMS
5 		2nd 447

IndyCar Series

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Year Team No. Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Rank Points Ref
2013 Dale Coyne Racing 18 Dallara DW12 Honda STP ALA LBH SAO INDY DET DET TXS MIL IOW POC TOR TOR MOH
15 		SNM
18 		BAL HOU HOU FON 32nd 27 [25]
2014 KV Racing Technology 33 Chevrolet STP LBH ALA IMS INDY
16 		DET DET TXS HOU HOU POC IOW TOR TOR MOH MIL SNM FON 29th 34 [26]
2015 Dale Coyne Racing 19 Honda STP NLA LBH ALA IMS INDY
27 		DET DET TXS TOR FON MIL IOW MOH POC SNM 38th 10 [27]
2017 18 STP LBH ALA PHX IMS INDY
20 		DET DET TXS ROA IOW TOR MOH POC GTW WGL SNM 35th 21 [28]
2018 A. J. Foyt Enterprises with
Byrd-Hollinger-Belardi 		33 Chevrolet STP PHX LBH ALA IMS INDY
33 		DET DET TXS RDA IOW TOR MOH POC GTW POR SNM 41st 10 [29]
2019 Dale Coyne Racing with
Byrd/Hollinger/Belardi 		Honda STP COA ALA LBH IMS INDY
12 		DET DET TXS RDA TOR IOW MOH POC GTW POR LAG 28th 36 [30]
2020 Dale Coyne Racing with
Rick Ware Racing & Byrd Belardi 		51 TXS IMS ROA ROA IOW IOW INDY
33 		GTW GTW MOH MOH IMS IMS STP 34th 10 [31]

Indianapolis 500

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Year Chassis Engine Start Finish Team
2014 Dallara Chevrolet 28 16 KV Racing Technology
2015 Dallara Honda 33 27 Dale Coyne Racing
2017 Dallara Honda 33 20 Dale Coyne Racing
2018 Dallara Chevrolet 19 33 Foyt with Byrd / Hollinger / Belardi
2019 Dallara Honda 15 12 Dale Coyne Racing with Byrd / Hollinger / Belardi
2020 Dallara Honda 27 33 Dale Coyne Racing with Rick Ware Racing & Byrd Belardi

Sports car racing results

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Rolex Sports Car Series

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Year Team Make Engine Class 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Rank Points
2010 Starworks Motorsport Riley BMW DP DAY HOM BAR VIR LRP WAT1
7 		MOH DAY2 NJ WAT2
Ret 		CGV MIL 34th 24
2011 Michael Shank Racing Ford DAY HOM BAR VIR LRP WAT1 RDA LAG
Ret 		NJ WAT2 CGV MOH 56th 11
2012 Michael Baughman Racing Corvette Chev GT DAY BMP HMS NJ BIP MOH RA WAT1 IMS
Ret 		WAT2
8 		CGV LAG LRP 57th 23

IMSA SportsCar Championship

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Year Team Make Engine Class 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Rank Points
2014 TRG-AMR North America Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Aston Martin 6.0 L V12 GTD DAY
22 		SEB
19 		LGA
13 		DET
4 		WGL
11 		MOS
12 		IMS
7 		ELK
DNS 		VIR
12 		COA
19 		PET
10 		25th 196
2015 TRG-AMR North America Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Aston Martin 6.0 L V12 GTD DAY
13 		SEB
2 		LGA
5 		DET
2 		WGL LIM ELK VIR COA PET 15th 113
2016 TRG-AMR Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Aston Martin 6.0 L V12 GTD DAY
20 		SEB LGA
3 		DET WGL MOS LIM ELK VIR COA PET 37th 32
2017 TRG Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Aston Martin 6.0 L V12 GTD DAY SEB LBH COA DET WGL MOS LIM ELK
13 		VIR LGA PET 71st 18
2022 Gilbert Korthoff Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo Mercedes-AMG M159 6.2 L V8 GTD DAY
3 		SEB LBH LGA MOH DET WGL MOS LIM ELK VIR PET 51st 326

Pirelli World Challenge

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Year Team Make Engine Class 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Rank Points
2015 Always Evolving Nissan GT-R GT AUS1
6 		AUS2
16 		STP1
6 		STP2
16 		LBH
5 		BAR1
1* 		BAR2
11 		MOS1
9 		MOS2
20 		DET
5 		ELK1
2 		ELK2
2 		ELK3
1* 		MOH1
2 		MOH2
2 		MIL1
2 		MIL2
2 		SON1
7 		SON2
6 		LAG
7 		4th 1562
2016 AUS1
4 		AUS2
13 		STP1
19 		STP2
2 		LBH
4 		BAR1
4 		BAR2
8 		MOS1
5 		MOS2
2 		LRP1
12 		LRP2
5 		ELK1
5 		ELK2
18 		MOH1
17† 		MOH2
5 		UTA1
[N 1] 		UTA2
[N 1] 		SON1
11 		SON2
7 		LAG
7 		7th 1210
2017 The Racer's Group Aston Martin Vantage GT3 GT STP1
2 		STP2
21 		LBH 45th 44
Dime Racing Lamborghini Huracan GT3 SprintX VIR1
13 		VIR2
9 		MOS1 LRP1 LRP2 ELK1 ELK2 MOH1 MOH2 UTA1 UTA2 COA1 COA2 COA3 SON1 SON2
  1. ^ a b J. D. Davison had been suspended at Utah Motorsports Campus after making avoidable contact at Mid-Ohio while on probation.

NASCAR

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(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

Cup Series

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NASCAR Cup Series results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 NCSC Pts Ref
2020 Spire Motorsports 77 Chevy DAY LVS CAL PHO DAR DAR CLT CLT BRI ATL MAR HOM TAL POC
34 		POC
30 		IND KEN TEX KAN 37th 56 [32]
Rick Ware Racing 53 Chevy NHA
30 		DAR
39 		RCH
37 		BRI
35 		LVS TAL
30 		ROV
29
51 Ford MCH
38 		MCH
37 		DAY
39
Chevy DRC
30 		DOV DOV
53 Ford KAN
32 		TEX MAR
36 		PHO
33
2021 15 Chevy DAY DRC
23 		HOM
37 		LVS PHO
33 		ATL
32 		BRD MAR
22 		RCH
33 		TAL KAN DAR
31 		DOV
33 		COA
29 		CLT
33 		SON
25 		NSH POC
28 		POC
30 		ROA
28 		ATL NHA
36 		IRC
32 		MCH
 DAY BRI
33 		LVS 32nd 117 [33]
51 Ford GLN
37
53 Chevy DAR
36 		RCH
MBM Motorsports 66 Ford TAL
34 		ROV TEX KAN MAR PHO

Xfinity Series

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NASCAR Xfinity Series results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 NXSC Pts Ref
2016 King Autosport 90 Chevy DAY ATL LVS PHO CAL TEX BRI RCH TAL DOV CLT POC MCH IOW DAY KEN NHA IND IOW GLN MOH BRI ROA
19 		DAR RCH CHI KEN DOV CLT KAN TEX PHO HOM 63rd 22 [34]
2017 Joe Gibbs Racing 20 Toyota DAY ATL LVS PHO CAL TEX BRI RCH TAL CLT DOV POC MCH IOW DAY KEN NHA IND IOW GLN MOH
4 		BRI ROA
37* 		DAR RCH CHI KEN DOV CLT KAN TEX PHO HOM 47th 52 [35]
2018 18 DAY ATL LVS PHO CAL TEX BRI RCH TAL DOV CLT POC MCH IOW CHI DAY KEN NHA IOW GLN MOH BRI ROA
8 		DAR IND LVS RCH ROV DOV KAN TEX PHO HOM 56th 29 [36]
2021 B. J. McLeod Motorsports 5 Toyota DAY DRC HOM LVS PHO ATL MAR TAL DAR DOV COA CLT MOH TEX NSH POC ROA ATL NHA GLN IRC
18 		MCH DAY DAR RCH BRI LVS TAL ROV TEX KAN MAR PHO 94th 01 [37]
2022 Joe Gibbs Racing 18 Toyota DAY CAL LVS PHO ATL COA RCH MAR TAL DOV DAR TEX CLT PIR NSH ROA ATL NHA POC IRC MCH GLN DAY DAR KAN BRI TEX TAL ROV
4 		LVS HOM MAR PHO 53rd 43 [38]

* Season still in progress
1 Ineligible for series points

Complete S5000 results

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Year Series Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Position Points
2020 Australian Team BRM APC
R1
PO 		APC
R2
PO 		SMP
R3
C 		SMP
R4
C 		WIN
R5
C 		WIN
R6
C 		BMP
R7
C 		BMP
R8
C 		PHI
R9
C 		PHI
R10
C 		SAN
R11
C 		SAN
R12
C 		N/C -
2022 Australian Team BRM SYM
R1 		SYM
R2 		SYM
R3 		PHI
R4 		PHI
R5 		PHI
R6 		MEL
R7
Ret 		MEL
R8
Ret 		MEL
R9
11 		SMP
R10 		SMP
R11 		SMP
R12 		HID
R13 		HID
R14 		HID
R15 		20th 14

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James Davison

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James D. Davison (born August 28, 1986) is an Australian professional racing driver known for his participation in open-wheel, stock car, and series in and internationally. Born in , , Davison relocated to the in 2005 at the age of 18 to pursue a career in motorsports, where he has competed across multiple disciplines, including the , , and . Davison hails from a prominent Australian racing family; he is the son of former Formula 5000 driver , grandson of three-time winner Lex Davison, and step-grandson of flying ace and racer Tony Gaze. His early racing career began in karting and junior formulas in before transitioning to the "Road to Indy" developmental ladder upon moving to the U.S., where he achieved successes such as a runner-up finish in the 2007 Star Mazda Series championship and runner-up in the 2009 Indy Lights championship. These accomplishments paved the way for his debut in the Indy Lights series in 2008, marking the start of his ascent in American open-wheel . Davison made his debut in 2013 with Dale Coyne Racing at , and he has since started the six times, with his best finish of 12th place coming in 2019 for Dale Coyne Racing. In , he has made appearances in the Cup Series since 2020, primarily with in 2021, while also competing in the Series. More recently, Davison has focused on , driving an GT3 for teams like The Racers Group in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and GT World Challenge, where he earned a seventh-place finish in the 2025 Freddie March Memorial Trophy. Throughout his career, Davison has balanced opportunities across series, leveraging his international background to represent brands and compete at high levels in diverse racing formats.

Early life and background

Family heritage

James Davison was born on August 28, 1986, in , . He is the son of , a former Formula 5000 racing driver who competed in nine events and served as the promoter of International Raceway from 1991 to 2007. As the grandson of Lex Davison, a four-time winner in 1954, 1957, 1960, and 1961, James hails from a lineage deeply embedded in Australian motorsport history. Davison's extended family further reinforces this racing heritage. He is the step-grandson of Tony Gaze, a pioneering Australian racer who became the country's first driver and a decorated Spitfire pilot. Additionally, he is cousins with professional drivers Alex Davison and Will Davison, both prominent in the , with Will securing victories at the in 2009 and 2016. This familial legacy profoundly shaped Davison's early immersion in motorsport. Growing up in a racing-oriented family, he gained early exposure through attending events at Surfers Paradise in the late 1990s alongside his father, which ignited his passion for open-wheel racing. His step-grandfather Tony Gaze served as a significant influence, providing mentorship and inspiration until Gaze's passing shortly before Davison's IndyCar debut. This environment offered not only access to racing circuits but also invaluable guidance, fostering Davison's determination to pursue a professional career in the sport.

Education and early interests

James Davison attended Scotch College, a leading independent school in , , where he completed his . During his time at Scotch College, Davison participated in as a for the school's crew at the Head of the River event. This involvement in competitive not only honed his and strategic skills but also built the physical and mental resilience essential for high-stakes environments. Growing up in a family with deep roots in provided a backdrop that sparked Davison's early fascination with , though his personal pursuits extended to sports like that emphasized discipline and endurance. Born on August 28, 1986, in , he relocated to the in 2005 at the age of 18 to pursue professional racing opportunities, transitioning from his Australian educational foundation to international ambitions.

Open-wheel racing career

Junior formulae

Davison's entry into single-seater racing came in 2004 when he debuted in the Australian Formula Ford Championship at age 17, competing in 12 races and finishing 21st in the overall standings while navigating the steep of competitive open-wheel racing on home soil. His early efforts included participation in rounds of both the National and Victorian championships, where he gained foundational experience in car setup and racecraft despite modest results. In 2005, Davison progressed to the USA series with HBR Motorsport, marking his move to international competition and American circuits; he finished sixth in the championship with 104 points, highlighted by a victory during the support race for the at . The following year, he returned to the series with the same team, achieving several podium finishes that demonstrated his growing adaptation to the demanding layouts of U.S. tracks like and , further honing his skills in tire management and overtaking under pressure. Davison stepped up to the Champ Car Atlantic Championship in 2006 with Walker Racing under the Team banner, contesting the first 10 rounds of the season and securing a best result of seventh place in the street race. This period tested his resilience amid team switches and financial challenges, including a subsequent legal dispute with Team over unpaid fees that underscored the monetary pressures of progressing in North American open-wheel racing. Concurrently, Davison competed in the Star Mazda Championship across 2006 and 2007, but his standout performance came in the latter season with Velocity Motorsports, where he clinched runner-up honors in the standings with three victories—at , , and Mosport International Raceway—showcasing his prowess in high-speed drafting and consistent qualifying. These successes, supported initially by family funding from his racing heritage, solidified his open-wheel fundamentals and paved the way for advancement to more advanced series.

Indy Lights

James Davison entered the Firestone Indy Lights series in 2008 with Motorsports, competing in the IPS chassis powered by a 3.5-liter that produced approximately 450 horsepower. The series featured a mix of and course events, with teams adapting the car's aerodynamic setups—such as adjusting wing angles and underbody elements—to optimize for twisting circuits versus minimizing drag for high-speed s. During the season, Davison achieved a breakthrough victory in the second race at , leading all 20 laps from the , and recorded consistent top-10 finishes across the 16-race schedule. He concluded the year in ninth place in the drivers' standings with 333 points, establishing himself as a rising talent in open-wheel development. In 2009, Davison switched to Vision Racing and mounted a fierce championship challenge against J.R. Hildebrand, securing runner-up honors with 447 points—just 98 behind the champion—across 15 races. He claimed two victories, including a dominant repeat win at Mid-Ohio where he started from pole and led every lap of the 40-lap race, and earned multiple pole positions that showcased his qualifying prowess on road courses. His consistent podium finishes and oval competitiveness, such as a close second at Watkins Glen, highlighted his versatility in the series' demanding schedule. Davison's strong Indy Lights tenure, capped by his near-championship performance, positioned him as a prime candidate for advancement through the Road to Indy program's scholarship structure, which provided financial support and seat opportunities for top finishers to transition to the premier series. This exposure directly facilitated his progression to higher-level open-wheel competition, underscoring the series' role as a critical stepping stone.

IndyCar Series

James Davison made his IndyCar Series debut in 2013 with Dale Coyne Racing, driving the No. 18 -powered in the , where he qualified 17th and finished 15th in his first professional open-wheel start on a road course. Later that season, he returned for the GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma, starting 21st and finishing 18th after a solid run marred by late-race traffic. These two appearances marked his initial foray into the series, coming after his strong Indy Lights campaign that positioned him as a promising talent from the developmental ladder. In 2014, Davison shifted focus to the , securing a seat with in the No. 33 Chevrolet Dallara and qualifying 28th before advancing to a 16th-place finish, completing all 200 laps without incident as a relative newcomer to the event. He returned to Dale Coyne Racing for the in the No. 19 , starting 33rd and finishing 27th after mechanical issues (116 laps completed). No further starts followed in 2015 or 2016, as sponsorship challenges limited his opportunities in the competitive series. Davison's Indianapolis 500 appearances became a hallmark of his tenure, spanning 2014, 2015, and 2017–2020. In 2017, he substituted for the injured at Dale Coyne Racing in the No. 18 , starting 33rd, leading 2 laps, and finishing 20th due to contact after 183 laps. The 2018 edition with Enterprises in partnership with Byrd and Belardi Auto Racing was tumultuous; after crashing during Fast Friday practice, he posted the 33rd-fastest speed on Bump Day but improved 14 spots to start 19th in the No. 33 Chevrolet, only to end 33rd following contact on lap 45. He rebounded in 2019 with Dale Coyne Racing alongside Byrd and Belardi in the No. 33 Chevrolet, qualifying 15th and achieving his best 500 result with a 12th-place finish after a clean, strategic run. The 2020 season represented Davison's most ambitious effort, partnering with Byrd's Racing for a planned full campaign in the No. 51 under the Dale Coyne Racing banner with additional support from and Belardi Auto Racing, but the drastically altered the schedule, limiting him to a single start at the delayed 500. There, he qualified 27th but retired early after 4 laps due to a right-front wheel failure that ignited flames, resulting in a 33rd-place finish and marking the end of his appearances. Across seven seasons, Davison amassed eight starts—primarily one-off or partial efforts—with his 2019 result standing as his series-high achievement, reflecting persistent funding hurdles in securing consistent rides. Following the abbreviated 2020 campaign, Davison has not returned to competition as of 2025, citing the series' financial demands and his desire for more stable opportunities in other disciplines as key factors in the shift toward and , where he found greater longevity and competitive outlets.

Sports car and endurance racing

Early entries in Grand-Am and Rolex Series

James Davison made his debut in sports car racing during the 2010 Grand-Am season, competing in the (DP) class with Starworks Motorsport in the No. 8 Corsa Car Care Dinan-BMW Riley. His first race was the Sahlen's Six Hours at , where he served as the third driver alongside Ryan Dalziel and Mike Forest, posting the second-fastest practice time behind . During his stint, Davison ran as high as third in class while navigating GT traffic, contributing to the team's seventh-place overall finish before a late-race issue led to a drop in position. He later reflected on the event as a steep but valuable learning experience, highlighting the challenges of multi-class racing procedures and lapping slower GT cars compared to the single-seater formats of his open-wheel background. In 2011, Davison returned to the Rolex Series in the DP class, this time with Michael Shank Racing in the No. 23 Ford/Dallara at the Grand Prix of Monterey at , partnering with Matt Bell. He qualified competitively and took the lead for seven laps during his stint, positioning the car as a strong contender for the win until a flat-spotted damaged the suspension, forcing retirement after 87 laps, four laps down. This incident underscored the endurance demands of prototype racing, including tire management over longer stints, which differed markedly from the sprint-style races in Indy Lights. Despite the DNF, Davison's input on car setup helped the team optimize handling for the demanding circuit. By 2012, Davison transitioned to the GT class within the Series, driving the No. 46 for Michael Baughman Racing across select events, including the Brickyard Grand Prix at [Indianapolis Motor Speedway](/page/Indianapolis_Motor Speedway). In a field of competitive GT machinery, he adapted to co-driving dynamics with owner Michael Baughman, focusing on consistent stints and traffic avoidance in multi-hour races. One notable outing saw the duo finish eighth in class at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, demonstrating improved endurance strategy amid mechanical challenges like gearbox issues in prior starts. His open-wheel experience with precise qualifying laps aided quick adaptation to GT setups, where he contributed to session-best times that elevated the team's grid positions. Over the season, these efforts yielded 23 points and a 62nd-place championship standing in GT. Through these early campaigns, Davison played a key role in development, particularly in prototype qualifying and setup tweaks for prototypes, bridging his single-seater precision to the collaborative, strategy-heavy world of endurance racing. Incidents like the Laguna tire failure highlighted the in managing wear under traffic, but his rapid progress solidified his versatility ahead of further GT opportunities.

IMSA and GT World Challenge

Davison entered the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2014, competing in the GT Daytona (GTD) class with The Racers Group (TRG) aboard an V12 Vantage GT3, partnering with co-drivers Al Carter and David Block. During his debut season, he secured four consecutive pole positions in the GTD class, demonstrating strong qualifying prowess in endurance events. In 2015, Davison continued with TRG for the season-opening Rolex 24 at Daytona, where he claimed in the GTD class, marking his fifth consecutive GTD pole. His efforts contributed to competitive runs in endurance races, emphasizing strategic driver stints and tire management over the 24-hour format. Later that year, he transitioned to the GT-R GT3 with Always Evolving, expanding his experience across GT platforms while maintaining focus on GTD class battles. Davison's involvement persisted through subsequent years, including a stint with Gilbert Korthoff Motorsports in a GT3 during the 2022 season, where he finished 51st in GTD driver standings with 326 points. In recent seasons, he has competed in the series with TRG, driving the GT3 in the GTD class, prioritizing endurance reliability and team synergies in high-stakes events like the 24. Parallel to his IMSA efforts, Davison competed in the (formerly GT World Challenge America), debuting in 2015 with Always Evolving in the GT3 and achieving a fourth-place finish in the GT standings. That season, he recorded multiple victories, including wins at and , highlighting his adaptability to sprint-style GT racing. In recent seasons, he has campaigned the GT3 in the series, accumulating a strong record of class podiums and contributing to team endurance strategies through effective co-driver rotations.

Pirelli World Challenge

In 2015, he transitioned to the GT class with the Always Evolving team, piloting the No. 33 GT3 as part of the program. That season marked his debut in GT Sprint racing, where he achieved two victories: his first career World Challenge win at in April, leading flag-to-flag by 0.92 seconds and marking Nissan's inaugural GT class triumph, followed by another at in August after overtaking Tomas Enge on the final lap. These results contributed to a strong championship campaign, culminating in a fourth-place overall finish despite missing the final round due to scheduling. Davison continued in the GT class with Always Evolving and the NISMO GT3 through , recording additional podiums including a second-place finish at the St. Petersburg season opener after a intense battle on the street circuit. He also achieved a fourth-place result at Long Beach amid a race filled with incidents, demonstrating the car's competitive setup for short 40- to 50-minute sprints. The program's emphasis on optimizing aerodynamics and tire management for multi-class battles against and entries proved effective, though mechanical issues, such as at , occasionally hindered potential podiums. In 2017, Davison joined The Racers Group (TRG) to drive the No. 007 Aston Martin Vantage GT3 in the GT Sprint class, reuniting with the team for a full-season effort focused on the evolving SprintX format that included longer races with mandatory driver changes. Competing in 24 events, he contended for top positions in multi-manufacturer fields, achieving consistent points finishes but ending the year 21st overall amid stiff competition from factory-supported efforts. The Aston Martin's setup prioritized balanced handling for tracks like VIR and Sonoma, where class rivalries with Ferrari and Mercedes-AMG drivers intensified the sprint battles. He briefly co-drove with DIME Racing in a Lamborghini Huracán GT3 that season, expanding his experience with rear-engine GT platforms. Davison's 2018 Pirelli World Challenge participation with DIME Racing in the GT Sprint class involved 20 races, where he piloted a GT3 in pursuit of podium contention across diverse circuits. The season highlighted his adaptability to the series' sprint format, with optimizations for quick qualifying laps and overtaking in traffic, though he concluded 36th in the standings. Throughout his tenure from 2015 to 2018, scheduling overlaps occasionally conflicted with his commitments, such as in 2015 when Pirelli races at Motorsports Park forced him to miss qualifying for the Indy , requiring a substitute driver. These multi-series demands underscored the complementary nature of his sprint GT experience to broader endurance racing endeavors.

Stock car racing

NASCAR Xfinity Series

James Davison entered the NASCAR Xfinity Series on a part-time basis, making six starts between 2016 and 2022, primarily on road courses where his open-wheel racing experience provided an advantage in adapting to stock car handling. His debut came on August 27, 2016, at Road America, driving the No. 90 Chevrolet for King Autosport; he qualified 22nd, ran as high as seventh, but was caught in a late-race incident with multiple cars, finishing 19th. This appearance was sponsored by Davison's family business, Always Motorsports, marking his initial foray into NASCAR's second-tier series while balancing commitments in IndyCar and sports car racing. In 2017, Davison competed in two events with the No. 20 Toyota entered by Hollinger Motorsports in affiliation with , leveraging sponsorship from LaSalle Solutions and Lake Forest Hearing. At on August 12, he started 21st and finished a career-best fourth, collecting stage points in the process and demonstrating strong road course pace derived from his Indy Lights and tenure. His second outing that year at ended prematurely with a 37th-place finish after crashing on lap 20 in Turn 6, highlighting the challenges of managing the heavier stock car's weight transfer and braking zones compared to open-wheel machinery. Davison's 2018 effort was a single start at on August 25, piloting the No. 18 for . Starting from the rear due to unapproved adjustments, he methodically advanced through the field on the 14-turn circuit, reaching as high as second before contact with in the closing laps spun him to 12th; he recovered to eighth at the checkered flag, securing his second top-10 finish. This result underscored his growing comfort with stock car dynamics on twisty layouts, though he noted the series' aggressive drafting and contact differed from his single-seater background. After a three-year absence focused on WeatherTech SportsCar Championship duties, Davison returned in 2021 as a substitute driver for injured Kyle Tilley, taking the No. 5 Chevrolet for BJ McLeod Motorsports at the road course on August 14. He qualified 27th and finished 18th in a race marred by cautions, earning praise for steady performance despite limited preparation time. His most recent Xfinity outing occurred on October 8, 2022, at the Roval in the No. 18 for , backed by Rich Mar Florist sponsorship. Absent from since 2021, Davison started 29th and charged to fourth place—matching his best—while helping keep the team's entry in the owner ; he led briefly in the final stage and avoided incidents in the chaotic finish. These selective appearances allowed Davison to maintain competitiveness in stock cars without conflicting with his primary schedule, amassing three top-10 finishes across his six starts (average finish of 15.3) on tracks familiar from his open-wheel .

NASCAR Cup Series

James Davison entered the in 2020, primarily driving for underfunded teams such as and , where he competed in a total of 35 races over three seasons. His efforts were supported by sponsors including Jacob Construction and Oil Fire Rye, often in Chevrolet and Ford entries. Davison's experience from the NASCAR Xfinity Series provided preparation for the higher level of competition. Davison attempted to qualify for the in the No. 15 Chevrolet for but did not make the field. He made his Cup Series debut later that year at . In 2021, he planned to run the but Derrike Cope substituted in the No. 15. Davison showed particular promise on road courses, exemplified by his 25th-place finish at in the 2021 , where he completed 92 of 110 laps in the No. 15 Chevrolet for despite handling challenges. His career-best race result was 22nd at Raceway in 2021. Seasonally, he earned 173 career points, with his strongest championship standing of 32nd in 2021 (117 points) and 37th in 2020; limited 2022 appearances, including a start at for , yielded no significant points accrual. After concluding his Cup Series tenure in 2022, Davison shifted his primary focus back to and racing, citing funding constraints for sustained NASCAR participation and a preference for GT and prototype events. He continued competing in the , driving an GT3 for Risi Competizione in subsequent seasons.

Historic racing

Initial historic events

James Davison entered historic racing in 2011, marking an early connection to his Australian motorsport heritage through participation in the F5000 Tasman Revival series support event at the in . Driving his uncle Richard Davison's ex-Theodore Racing Lola T332 HU34, a Formula 5000 car previously raced by Alan Jones, he competed at Albert Park but retired from the race due to mechanical issues. This entry represented a return to classic machinery for the young driver, whose family legacy includes his grandfather Lex Davison, a four-time winner, and his father , a former F5000 competitor. The following year, Davison continued his initial foray into historic events at the 2012 Classic, again piloting the Lola T332 HU34 in the F5000 category. He achieved a fifth-place finish, demonstrating growing familiarity with single-seaters amid a field of period-correct machinery. These Australian-based outings provided Davison with hands-on experience in maintaining and racing pre-1980s cars, contrasting the high-stakes demands of his contemporary open-wheel and sports car campaigns in the United States. By 2016, Davison expanded into international historic racing with the Masters Historic series, debuting at the support races at (COTA) in a 1978 Arrows FA1 previously driven by . Starting from the pit lane after setup adjustments, he advanced to 11th place overall in one of the 25-minute races, showcasing adaptability to the era's ground-effect technology and raw power delivery. He followed this with an entry at the Mexican Grand Prix support event at , where he progressed through the pack in the same Arrows but finished outside the podium positions in a competitive 20-car field dominated by Katsu Kubota's Lotus 77. These outings highlighted Davison's enthusiasm for classic F1 cars as a respite from modern racing pressures, allowing him to honor his family's racing roots while enjoying the tactile driving experience of unrestored . Davison's early historic momentum built toward stronger results in 2019, including his Goodwood Revival debut in the Richmond & Gordon Trophies with a 1959 Lotus 18 previously raced by Stirling Moss. Qualifying fourth in the 1.5-liter class, he held position until retiring with engine trouble while on course for a podium. Later that year, at the British Grand Prix support races in Silverstone, he drove a Lotus 81 chassis formerly campaigned by Mario Andretti and Nigel Mansell. Despite retiring early in the first race due to a driveshaft failure, Davison secured victory in the second outing, charging from 17th on the reversed grid to win by 3.6 seconds and setting the fastest lap. This triumph underscored his rapid adaptation to historic F1, blending competitive edge with appreciation for the machinery tied to motorsport's golden eras.

Recent participations and trophies

In 2023, Davison achieved a significant victory in historic racing by winning the Whitsun Trophy at the , piloting the 1965 McLaren-Chevrolet M1B in a field of mid-1960s and similar cars. This triumph highlighted his adaptability to powerful, period-correct machinery from the era's high-speed prototype scene. Building on that success, Davison competed in the 2024 's Sussex Trophy, a race for 2 and cars from 1955 to 1960, where he co-drove a 1958 Lotus-Climax 18 with Roger Wills to secure third place overall. The result came after a late call-up to the entry, demonstrating his versatility in front-engined machinery. The 2025 season saw Davison return to the Goodwood Revival for the Freddie March Memorial Trophy, an event featuring pre-1956 sports racers in the spirit of the original Goodwood Nine Hours. Sharing a 1953 with Gary Pearson, they started from but finished without points, amid a competitive field won by and in another C-Type. Earlier that year, in May, Davison conducted demonstration laps in Jenson Button's former 2000 Williams FW22 Formula 1 car at the Donington Historic Festival, thrilling spectators with runs of the BMW-powered chassis on the historic circuit.

Career highlights and statistics

Notable achievements

James Davison achieved significant success in open-wheel racing during his early career, finishing as runner-up in the Indy Lights championship with Vision Racing, where he secured one victory, four podiums, and three pole positions across 15 races. He also won the Mid-Ohio race in both 2008 and , becoming the first driver to repeat as victor in that event. In the , Davison qualified for the six times (2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020), demonstrating consistency in one of motorsport's most demanding events. A career highlight came in the , where he substituted for the injured and led two laps while advancing to as high as sixth place late in the race before contact ended his run. Davison's sports car career featured strong performances in GT classes, including a fourth-place finish in the 2015 Pirelli World Challenge GT standings with Replay XD/, where he earned two wins—his first at and another at —along with eight podiums in 20 races. He also captured the GTD class pole position at the 2015 Rolex 24 at Daytona for TRG-Aston Martin Racing, setting a lap record for the category at 1:47.272. In NASCAR's Series, Davison recorded three top-10 finishes across six starts, including a fourth-place result at the 2022 Charlotte ROVAL. He further extended his versatility by winning two races in the 2021 eNASCAR Pro Invitational Series, dominating events at and the virtual while leading every lap in the latter. Across his professional career, Davison has amassed 228 starts, eight wins, and 38 podiums in various series, per comprehensive driver statistics, underscoring his adaptability across open-wheel, , , and virtual racing disciplines.

Complete motorsports results overview

James Davison's motorsports career spans multiple disciplines, with a total of 228 races started, 8 wins, and 38 podiums across open-wheel, , , and historic racing series.

Open-Wheel Racing Results

Champ Car Atlantic Championship (2006)

Davison competed in 10 races for Walker Racing, finishing 17th in the championship with 85 points, 0 wins, and 0 poles. (Note: Secondary reference for structure; primary data from series archives via driverdb.com)
YearStartsWinsPolesPodiumsPointsChampionship Position
2006100008517th

Star Mazda Championship (2007)

Davison raced 12 events for Velocity Motorsports, securing 1 win (Mosport), 4 podiums, 3 poles, and finishing 2nd in the championship with 389 points.
YearStartsWinsPolesPodiumsPointsChampionship Position
2007121343892nd

Indy Lights (2008–2009)

Davison participated in 31 races across two seasons, achieving 2 wins (including Mid-Ohio 2008), 4 poles, 6 podiums, and runner-up honors in 2009 with Vision Racing (447 points). In 2008 with Sam Schmidt Motorsports, he finished 9th with 333 points.
YearTeamStartsWinsPolesPodiumsPointsChampionship Position
2008161123339th
2009Vision Racing151344472nd
Total-31246780-

NTT IndyCar Series (2013–2020)

Davison made 8 starts, all in partial schedules, with 0 wins, 0 poles, 1 top-10 finish (20th at ), and 47 career points. His best championship finish was 32nd in 2013 (27 points).
YearStartsWinsPolesTop 10sPointsChampionship Position
201320002732nd
201410001035th
20151000040th
201710011031st
20181000037th
20191000035th
20201000034th
Total800147-

Indianapolis 500 Specific Results (2014–2020)

Davison qualified for and started 6 editions of the Indianapolis 500, leading 2 laps (2017), with a best finish of 12th (2019).
YearStart Pos.Finish Pos.Car #EntrantChassis/EngineQual. Speed (mph)LapsLedStatus
2014281633KV Racing TechnologyDallara/Chevy228.8652000Running
2015332719Dale Coyne RacingDallara/Honda223.7471160Mechanical
2017332018Dale Coyne RacingDallara/Honda0 (bump day)1832Contact
2018193333Foyt with Byrd/Hollinger/BelardiDallara/Chevy226.255450Contact
2019151233Dale Coyne with Byrd/BelardiDallara/Honda228.2732000Running
2020273351Dale Coyne w/ Rick Ware RacingDallara/Honda228.74740Mechanical

Sports Car Racing Results

Rolex Sports Car Series / Grand-Am (2014–2016)

Davison competed in 8 races primarily in the GT class for TRG-AMR (), securing 1 class win, 1 class podium, and 1 pole, with a best championship finish of 5th in GX/GT (2015).
YearClassStartsClass WinsClass PodiumsPolesChampionship Position
2014GT501112th
2015GX/GT21005th
2016GT100010th
Total-8111-

IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (2017–2025)

Davison has 29 starts in GT Daytona (GTD) class, mostly with and Heart of Racing, achieving 2 class wins, 12 class podiums, 2 poles, and a best season finish of 3rd in GTD (2022). Endurance highlights include 3rd in GTD at 2022 24 at Daytona and 2023 . Up to 2025, he continues in GT3 with selective entries (1 start in 2025).
YearTeamStartsClass WinsClass PodiumsPolesBest Endurance Result (Class)
20176010-
2018Heart of Racing8121-
2019Aston Martin Customer50114th,
2020AO Racing4000-
2021Heart of Racing31305th, 24
2022Heart of Racing20403rd, 24
202300103rd, Sebring 12 Hours
2024P1 Motorsports0000-
2025 (TBD)1000-
Total-292122-

Pirelli World Challenge (2014–2019)

Davison raced 28 events in GT and GT3 classes for TRG-AMR and others, earning 2 overall wins, 7 class podiums, 4 poles, and 2nd in GT (2015). Key results include wins at (2015) and (2016).
YearClassStartsWinsPodiumsPolesChampionship Position
2014GT60126th
2015GT102414th
2016GT350115th
2017GT340108th
2018GT32000-
2019GT31000-
Total-28274-

Stock Car Racing Results

NASCAR Xfinity Series

Davison has 6 starts across 5 seasons, primarily on road courses, with 0 wins, 0 poles, 3 top-10 finishes, 3 DNFs, and an average finish of 15.0.
YearStartsAvg. StartAvg. FinishTop 10sDNFsBest Finish
2016125.032.00132nd
2017211.014.0208th
2018128.024.00024th
2021130.035.00135th
202218.04.0114th
Total620.415.0334th

NASCAR Cup Series

Davison completed 35 starts over two primary seasons with and others, recording 0 wins, 0 poles, 0 top-10s, 9 DNFs, and an average finish of 32.4. He earned 117 points in 2021 (32nd in ).
YearStartsAvg. StartAvg. FinishTop 10sDNFsPointsChampionship Position
20201034.533.5030-
20212534.532.00611732nd
Total3534.532.409117-

Historic Racing Summary

Davison has been active in historic events since 2018, focusing on and support races with cars like M1B and prototypes. Key participations include 3rd in St. Mary's Trophy ( 2023), 4th in Sussex Trophy (2024), and sixth place in Freddie March Memorial Trophy (2025, , co-driven with G. Pearson). He holds 2 wins in HSCC Libre events (2020–2021). Total historic starts: 15, with 4 podiums.
Event/YearCarPositionNotes
British GP Historic Support (2019)McLaren M1B1stOverall win
Goodwood Revival St. Mary's (2023)Lister-Chevrolet3rdClass podium
Goodwood Revival Sussex (2024)4th-
Freddie March Trophy (2025)6thCo-driven with G. Pearson

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