Here is one of Daves paychecks from Shelby American Inc

Below: As a result of his stunning back to back wins in the LA Times Grand Prix and the Pacific Grand Prix in 1963,
Dave MacDonald received the prestigious Helms Athelete Of The Month Award. Dave was the first race car driver
to be honored by the Helms Foundation. (Picture of medallion is in the awards directory).

Dave had a cameo appearance, as well as performing racing scenes, in the 1964 movie "The Lively Set". The movie
starred James Darren, Pamala Tiffen & Doug McClure. Dave's family receives residual checks every time it airs.

Dave was very recognizable in his famous Cobra helmet. From the Bowman Collection.

Program for the 1964 Pacific Grand Prix (now named Monterey GP). Dave is on the bottom right of the program.
The 1964 race was run after Dave was killed at Indy

Below is a 1972 LA Times GP program with Dave MacDonald's signature

In a kind gesture, Ford Motor Co and Carroll Shelby decided to give the 1964 Thunderbird to Dave's wife Sherry
after Dave's death at Indy. Picture of the car is in the family section under Dave's Personal Cars.

Below: Sherry saved the original newspaper ad Don Steves placed to sell the famous 00 Corvette

Above & Below are items from the Augusta 510 NASCAR race in 1963. Dave finished 2nd behind Fireball Roberts

Note to Dave from Wood Bros Racing chief Glen Wood regarding prize money for the NASCAR Golden State 400.

Below is a 1964 Indy 500 program signed by all 33 drivers

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