E. David "Dave" Kneisel (August 8, 1927 – September 6, 1982) was an American dirt modified race car driver.
He was also a noted builder of race cars, founding Kneisel's Speed and Sport shop in Clarks Summit PA, which continued to field cars for multiple drivers after Kneisel's death.
[1] Dave Kneisel started his racing career in 1950 at the 1/5 mile asphalt Bone's Stadium near Pottstown PA.
[1][5][6] Dave Kneisel was fatally injured in a racing accident at Orange County Fair Speedway NY.
[7] He was inducted into the Northeast Dirt Modified and the New York State Stock Car Association Halls of Fame.