Lewis Wiley "Billy" Devore (occasionally spelt DeVore, September 12, 1910 – August 12, 1985) was an American

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. He was the son of

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racer Earl Devore.

World Drivers' Championship career

The

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/ USAC-sanctioned Indianapolis 500 was included in the FIA

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from 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indianapolis during those years were credited with World Drivers' Championship participation, and were eligible to score WDC points alongside those which they may have scored towards the

/ USAC

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. Devore attempted to qualify for two World Drivers' Championship races at Indianapolis, failing to make the 1950 and 1954 races.

Motorsports career results

Indianapolis 500 results

FIA World Drivers' Championship results

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References

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