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My Take
David Donohue carries a name that means something to motorsport fans, as the son of the legendary Mark Donohue. What impresses me is that he didn't coast on the legacy. Born in Morristown, New Jersey, he raced at Le Mans as a Viper Team Oreca factory driver and won the 2009 24 Hours of Daytona with Brumos Racing, a brutal endurance test that rewards consistency over flash. The fact that he's also listed as an engineer tells me he understands a car analytically, not just by feel. Stepping out from a famous father's shadow to claim a major win takes real resolve, and I respect that.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Donohue
- Name (Japanese)
- デイビッド・ダナヒュー
- Reading
- でいびっど・だなひゅー
- Born
- January 5, 1967 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Goat
- Origin
- Morristown, New Jersey, United States
- Occupation
- engineer / racing automobile driver
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was David Donohue born?
Born January 5, 1967 (age 59).
Where is David Donohue from?
David Donohue is from Morristown, New Jersey, United States.
What does David Donohue do?
David Donohue works as engineer, racing automobile driver.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.