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Jan. 01, 1959 - Mike Hawthorn killed when car hits tree flashback - Silverstone 1956: Mike Hawthorn, Britain US world champion racing driver died yesterday when his Jaguar car skidded on the wet road and crashed into a tree near Guildford, Surrey. He was only 29 and retired holding the championship title. Photo shows Silverstone 1956 - Mike Hawthorn stands on the track - wtih a background of racing cars and pits

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