# Sutton (constructor)

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**Sutton** was an American racing car constructor which participated in a single [FIA World Championship](/source/Formula_One) race - the [1959 Indianapolis 500](/source/1959_Indianapolis_500). They scored no championship points.

Their car, a Dayton Steel Foundry/Walther, was powered by a KK500G [Offenhauser](/source/Offenhauser) I4 engine and was driven by [Mike Magill](/source/Mike_Magill). Qualifying in 31st place, the car completed 45 laps before an accident forced Magill's retirement. Magill was squeezed into the outside wall by the spinning car of [Chuck Weyant](/source/Chuck_Weyant), and Magill flipped over, sliding upside down off the track and into the infield. Drivers [Jud Larson](/source/Jud_Larson) and [Red Amick](/source/Red_Amick), who spun trying to avoid the accident, both stopped and lifted the damaged Sutton upright to free Magill. Their actions, and the roll bars which were made mandatory for the [1959 season](/source/1959_Formula_One_season), contributed to saving Magill's life.

## World Championship Indy 500 results

Season Driver Grid Classification Points Note Race Report Mike Magill 31 Ret Accident Report

## References

- [Team profile at ESPN F1](http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/team/350.html)
- [Results from Formula1.com](http://www.formula1.com/results/season/1959/636/)

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