Chuck Daigh


Charles George Daigh was an American racing car driver. He broke into Grand Prix racing through Lance Reventlow's Scarab team, by virtue of being one of the resident engineers. Born in Long Beach, California, he participated in six World Championship Formula One races, debuting on May 29, 1960, and scoring no championship points. He also participated in one non-Championship Formula One race.
Following the 1960 season, Daigh went on to contest races in the International Formula league in Europe, driving the previous year's front-engined Scarab car. He finished eighth at Goodwood while contesting the Lavant Cup and finished seventh in an attempt at the International Trophy. He later crashed out of the British Empire Trophy at Silverstone.
Daigh was also a successful sportscar driver in America, winning the 1959 Sebring endurance classic and also trying to qualify twice for the Indianapolis 500, but without success. He also won the 1958 United States Sports Car Grand Prix at Riverside, California, driving a Scarab. This event is largely credited with launching professional sports car racing in the United States.
Daigh died in a hospital in Newport Beach, California, after a brief battle with heart and respiratory problems.

Racing record

Formula One World Championship results

YearEntrantChassisEngine12345678910WDCPts.
1959J.C. AgajanianKuzma Indy RoadsterOffenhauser L4MON500
DNQ
NEDFRAGBRGERPORITAUSANC0
Reventlow Automobiles Inc.Scarab F1Scarab Straight-4ARG
DNA
MON
DNQ
500NED
DNS
BEL
Ret
FRA
DNS
USA
10
NC0
Cooper Car CompanyCooper T51Climax L4GBR
Ret
PORITANC0

Complete British Saloon Car Championship results

24 Hours of Le Mans results