Diana Davison

Diana Davison was one of the first lady racing car drivers in Australia.[1] She was the wife of Lex Davison and after being widowed to Tony Gaze. A trophy was named in her honour called the "Diana Davison/Gaze Trophy".[2]

She acted as timekeeper for the Tasman Series."Car Racing Family Tunes Up". The Age. 29 Jan 1976. p. 27.  She Narrated part of The History of the Rob Roy Hillclimb DVD [3][4]

She was awarded the Lex Davison Perpetual Trophy at Bathurst however it was since lost. Davidson sold ‘Little Alfa’ in 2008.[5]

She was a witness of the blue bird land speed record.[6]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.vhrr.com/newsletters/2007-March-Newsletter.pdf
  2. ↑ "Rob Roy 17th HISTORIC & CLASSIC MEETING" (PDF). 30 November 2008.
  3. ↑ The history of Rob Roy Hill Climb 1935-1961 Australia; Distributed by Chevron Marketing Services, c2008;
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