Don Whittington from United States in Motorsport. Full information
Don Whittington is a racing driver from United States.
Born 23rd January 1946, 80 years old.
Participant of Le Mans 24 Hours.
Participant of CART.
Participant of NASCAR.
Participant of Daytona 500.
Participant of Indy 500.
The recorded standings include 754 points.
First race: 1978 Le Mans 24 Hours
First win: 1979 Le Mans 24 Hours
Last win: 1979 Le Mans 24 Hours
Last race: 1985 Phoenix Champ Cars
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Don Whittington's career covers the period from 1978 to 1985. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 1 race wins and 0 pole positions. The profile spans 5 championships or event groups. Don Whittington is recorded as a winner across more than one championship or event group, so the profile is useful for following both the main career path and cross-series results.
| Years | 1978 - 1985 | Series | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 26 | Tracks | 12 |
| Wins | 1 | Podiums | 1 |
| Poles | 0 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 11 | Cars | 13 |
Career context
| Main championship | CART (12 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Whittington Racing (7 starts) |
| Most visited track | Indianapolis (5 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Don Whittington statistics by championship, making it easier to follow where the main part of the career is recorded.
| Championship | Seasons | Races | Wins | Poles | Titles or event wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CART | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NASCAR | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Indy 500 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Le Mans 24 Hours | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daytona 500 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that Don Whittington took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Don Whittington moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
CART
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1980 | 25 | 47 | 0 | 0 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 429 | 46 | 0 | 0 |
CART
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 300 | 54 | 0 | 0 |
CART
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1983 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1985 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where Don Whittington raced
Don Whittington is linked with 12 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Indianapolis.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Mans | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Indianapolis | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Phoenix | 24 | 22 | 1 |
| Riverside | 9 | 11 | 4 |
| Milwaukee | 1 | ||
| Darlington | 38 | 23 | 1 |
| Daytona | 14 | 13 | 3 |
| Atlanta | 38 | 10 | 1 |
| Michigan | 20 | 2 | 3 |
| Ontario | 8 | 29 | 1 |
| Pocono | 33 | 21 | 1 |
| Talladega | 34 | 14 | 1 |
Don Whittington: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1979 Le Mans 24 Hours and currently ends with 1979 Le Mans 24 Hours, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
| Year | Team | Race |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Porsche Kremer Racing | Le Mans 24 Hours |
Related drivers
These links add context around Don Whittington: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Don Whittington in race results
Other drivers from United States
- Richard Petty (1185)
- David Pearson (575)
- Jeff Gordon (805)
- Darrell Waltrip (809)
- Bobby Allison (724)
- Jimmie Johnson (731)
- Cale Yarborough (577)
- Dale Earnhardt (676)
Drivers who shared races with Don Whittington
- Bill Whittington (14 shared races)
- Pancho Carter (12 shared races)
- Tom Sneva (12 shared races)
- Mario Andretti (12 shared races)
- Bobby Rahal (11 shared races)
- Rick Mears (11 shared races)
- Danny Ongais (11 shared races)
- Al Unser (11 shared races)
Other drivers in Don Whittington's debut race
List of teams Don Whittington was a part of
Don Whittington is connected with 11 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Whittington Racing.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Racing | 20 | 4 | 4 |
| Team McLaren | 8 | 29 | 1 |
| Whittington Racing | 6 | 2 | 7 |
| DiGard Racing | 9 | 26 | 1 |
| A.J. Foyt | 38 | 10 | 1 |
| Roger Hamby | 16 | 23 | 1 |
| Don Whittington | 22 | 14 | 2 |
| Scott Smith | 14 | 11 | 4 |
| Whittington Bros. | 21 | 1 | |
| Porsche Kremer Racing | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Whittington Brother Inc. Racing | 17 | 1 |
List of all the cars Don Whittington drove
Don Whittington is linked with 13 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Oldsmobile
Best Race Position: 22
Best position in qualification: 10
Total Races: 3
Chevrolet
Best Race Position: 14
Best position in qualification: 13
Total Races: 1
Oldsmobile
Best Race Position: 14
Best position in qualification: 11
Total Races: 2