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Chuck Daigh

Chuck Daigh, 1960 Monaco GP. Copyright Ferret Fotographic 2009. Used with permission.

Chuck Daigh, 1960 Monaco GP. Copyright Ferret Fotographic 2009. Used with permission.

Chuck Daigh, Goodwood Revival, 2002. Copyright David Hayhoe, 2011. Used with permission.

Chuck Daigh, Goodwood Revival, 2002. Copyright David Hayhoe, 2011. Used with permission.

Born:

29 Nov 1923
Long Beach, California

Died:

29 Apr 2008
Newport Beach, California

Nationality:

United States

Grands Prix:

3 (1959-60)

Indy 500s:

0 (1959-1962)

Worked in engineering until his 80's, and was a frequent visitor to historic events until just before his death. Also worked as a car restorer. Died after heart and respiratory problems. Daigh is the last American-born driver to win the American Grand Prix, which in 1958 was a non-championship sportscar event. Daigh served as a paratrooper during World War Two and then took up racing in the early 1950's where he proved to be a very adept sportscar driver indeed. Daigh also won the 1959 Sebring 12 Hour race.

Biography last updated 27 Oct 2015