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Mike Magill

Mike Magill. Copyright Jim Nise, 2020. Used with Permission.

Mike Magill. Copyright Jim Nise, 2020. Used with Permission.

Born:

08 Feb 1920
Haddonfield, New Jersey

Died:

31 Aug 2006
Haddonfield, New Jersey

Nationality:

United States

Grands Prix:

3 (1957-1959)

Indy 500s:

3 (1956-1961)

Attended reunions and historic meetings from time to time before his illness and death. Real name Charles. He retired from racing after Bobby Marshman's fatal accident and later went round Haddonfield talking to schools (his sister was a teacher) and other groups talking about racing and automobile mechanics. Magill served in the Army Air Corps during World War Two, fighting in the Pacific where he was involved in the brutal battles at Guadalcanal and Bougainville.

Biography last updated 14 Feb 2016