Marvin Burke, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Marvin Burke

racecar driver

Date of Birth: 15-Mar-1918

Place of Birth: Pittsburg, California, United States

Date of Death: 23-Feb-1994

Profession: engineer, racing driver, Formula One driver

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Marvin Burke, (March 15, 1918 – February 23, 1994) was a NASCAR driver from Pittsburg, California.
He ran one Grand National Series race in his career, which he won.
His starting position in the thirty-two car field in the 1951 race at Oakland is unknown.
Burke drove to the front early and led 156 laps en route to his first career victory in his first career start.
Burke never raced again, making him the only driver in Cup history to win in his only career start. He attempted to qualify for the 1950 Indianapolis 500 but failed to make the grid.