- Born
- Died
- Malcolm Campbell was born on March 11, 1885 in Chislehurst, Kent, England, UK. He was a writer, known for Burn 'Em Up O'Connor (1939) and Movietone News Volume 21, No. 72 (1939). He was married to Betty Nicory, Dorothy Evelyn Whittall and Marjorie D. Knott. He died on December 31, 1948 in Reigate, Surrey, England, UK.
- SpousesBetty Nicory(August 1945 - December 31, 1948) (his death)Dorothy Evelyn Whittall(1920 - 1940) (divorced, 2 children)Marjorie D. Knott(1913 - 1915) (divorced)
- Father of Donald Campbell.
- Set the world land-speed record in the mid-1930s by driving a specially-built car at more than 300 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.
- He was awarded the Segrave Trophy in 1933 and 1939. He served in World War I in the King's Own Royal West Kent Regiment and in the Royal Armed Forces.
- He was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1990 and the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America.
- He was awarded the Knight Bachelor of the Order of the British Empire in the 1931 King's Honours List for his services to motor-racing.
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content
