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Don Whittington (Reginald Donald Whittington) was born on 23 January, 1946 in Lubbock, Texas, is an American racing driver. Discover Don Whittington's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 78 years old?

Popular As Reginald Donald Whittington
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Age 78 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 23 January 1946
Birthday 23 January
Birthplace Lubbock, Texas
Nationality United States

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1946

Reginald Donald Whittington (born January 23, 1946) is an American former racing driver from Lubbock, Texas, who won the 1979 24 Hours of Le Mans together with his brother Bill Whittington and Klaus Ludwig in a Porsche 935, although Ludwig, a multiple winner at Le Mans and elsewhere, did most of the driving in the heavy rain as the brothers did not have any real racing experience prior to the late 1970s.

Don's brother Dale also competed in open wheel racing.

1957

His father, Don Whittington, Sr. was also an American racing driver in the USAC National Championship from 1957 to 1959.

Whittington also raced in five Indianapolis 500s, with a best finish of sixth.

1970

The brothers were heavily involved in the 1970s 'warbird' movement, and participated in preservation groups like the Confederate Air Force and Valiant Air Command.

They restored numerous aircraft over the years, including an FG-1D Corsair, HA-1112 (Spanish-built Bf 109), several P-51 Mustangs, and two B-17 Flying Fortresses (including a rare B-17E recovered in Bolivia).

1976

The Whittington brothers also raced aircraft at the Reno Air Races, including the highly modified P-51D "Precious Metal", which set a qualifying record of 438.018 mph in 1976.

Between 1976 and 1995, they raced four different P-51 Mustangs (including a rare H model and a Rolls-Royce Griffon powered P-51XR), an F8F Bearcat and a P-63 King Cobra.

While they never scored a victory, Don in Precious Metal earned three podium finishes and was top qualifier twice.

1979

In 1979, the brothers purchased and operated the Road Atlanta road-racing circuit, reportedly utilizing the secluded backstretch of the course as a landing strip for aircraft.

1980

He also made ten NASCAR Winston Cup starts in 1980 and 1981.

He earned a top-ten in the sport in his debut at Riverside.

He also participated in the 1980 International Race of Champions.

Along with Randy Lanier, John Paul Sr. and John Paul Jr.., the Whittington brothers were part of the IMSA drug smuggling scandal of the 1980s, where a number of drivers financed their racing activities with the proceeds from drug smuggling.

The car was given to the Speedway's museum in the early 1980s.

Whittington claimed it was a loan and wanted to reclaim possession.

The Speedway maintained it was a donation.

1984

In 1984, Don's brother Bill co-owned, with Randy Lanier and Marty Hinze, the Blue Thunder Racing Team.

Don raced for the team on occasion.

1986

In 1986, Don Whittington pleaded guilty to money laundering charges in association with his brother Bill's guilty plea to income tax evasion and conspiracy to smuggle marijuana into the United States from Colombia.

Don Whittington received an 18-month prison sentence.

2009

In 2009, Whittington sued the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Foundation over possession of the 1979 24 Hours of Le Mans winning Porsche 935.

2010

On April 13, 2010, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit sided with the museum and found the evidence pointed to the car being a donation.

Currently, Whittington owns World Jet, a fixed-base operator at the Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport.

(key) ( Races in bold indicate pole position )

(key) ( Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led. )

(key) ( Bold – Pole position. * – Most laps led. )