Dave MacDonald had so throroughly dominated the Southern California dragstrip scene that local Corvette
dealer Don Steves offered to sponsor Dave in road racing. He figured Dave's smooth, quick-shifting skills
would translate well on a demanding road circuit. They race prepped Dave's 57 Vette and in February 1960
towed the car out Rosamond CA for the weekend races at Willow Springs Raceway.

No pictures of Dave MacDonald in Saturday's race but he drove well against a stacked field of well known
west coast drivers. He placed his Corvette 4th, 34 seconds behind winner Bob Bondurant's Vette (below).

Dave was not only a talented driver, but a quick learner too. This photo of Sunday's race shows him taking the
inside line to shoot passed Buford Lane (#614) and take the lead.

Dave MacDonald gets his first victory! February 14th, 1960 at Willow Springs Raceway...

Race results for Sunday February 14, 1960 ... Dave's first win!!!.

Local news article on Dave's Willow Springs win