David K. White, Sr.

WHITE, David K., Sr., “Dave” age 74, of Tampa passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015. He was born May 19, 1941 in Tampa to his parents, Carter and Pearl (Johnson) White. Dave was devoted to his family and friends. He, along with his wife, owned and operated Dave White’s Autosport and Dave White Racing for over 35 years. While a successful business owner, he combined his business interests with his love of motor sports. He was an IMSA GTU champion, Firehawk Series winner, held several other championships from SCCA, Porsche Club of America, and Historic Sports Car Racing (HSR), first inductee into the HSR Hall of Fame, and presented with the Dave White Mentors Award by his devoted friends. Not only was his racing abilities well known, especially in the Porsche racing circles, his shops designed and built several championship winning cars for other drivers. He also developed and operated one of the first racing schools at Sebring International Raceway. His presence at the racetrack, his willingness to help, and his infectious love of racing will surely be missed. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Donna White; son, David K. White, Jr.; daughter, Tammy White; granddaughters, Haley, Madison and Dana and great-granddaughter, Natalie. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Open Door Baptist Church, 7405 Harney Rd, Tampa, FL 33637. Those desiring may make donations in Dave’s memory to the National Parkinson Foundation at www.parkinson.org Words of comfort may be expressed at www.blountcurryterraceoaks.com.