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Kingdom Racing announced today that they have signed Indy 500 veteran Davey Hamilton for the 2008 Indianapolis 500. Kingdom Racing is making its first appearance at the "500". By supporting Davey, Kingdom Racing seeks to attract sponsorship for the team's 2009 IndyCar season. This will be Davey's 10th Indy 500, as he intends to qualify for the May 26 race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. -- PR Newswire



Kingdom Racing Names Davey Hamilton for Indianapolis 500

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hmmm, Hamilton is 45 yrs old and since 2001 he's had exactly 1 IndyCar race: the 2007 Indy 500 where he qualified 20th and finished 9th in a rain shortened race.

He retired from the cockpit in 2001 after a serious crash at Texas Motor Speedway. Hamilton underwent 21 operations to reconstruct his feet. He began standing after five months, and spent one year in a wheelchair.


He became the color commentator for Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network broadcasts. He later began driving the 2-seater IndyCar, which gives rides to VIPs and celebrities at IndyCar Series races.


Hamilton partnered with ASA owner Dennis Huth to take over control of the popular Southwest Tour for 2007, shortly after NASCAR terminated the popular AutoZone Elite division, which includes the popular Southwest series. The Speedco Southwest Tour series uses the same cars as the former NASCAR-sanctioned series.


Hamilton also owns his own racing team, "Davey Hamilton Apex Racing." This team consists of two winged sprint drivers: his father Ken Hamilton and friend Mike Cullum. Also on the team is Davey's Son DJ who races Outlaw Karts and Go Karts. Mike's daughter Jenna rounds out the team and she drives Outlaw Karts.