Happy birthday! David Coulthard turns 55 today

David Coulthard is celebrating his 55th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed racing drivers of his generation.

Popular racing driver David Coulthard has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 55th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Coulthard, a cultural icon

Born David Marshall Coulthard in Twynholm on March 27, 1971, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Scottish history. Coulthard's not just a great racing driver, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little David hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for David Coulthard as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 55.

Happy Birthday, David, you're the best!

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