Generator with magneto?

I never worked on a real 60's drag motor with a magneto but do they need a generator too? Any engine guys out there that know this. I am trying to build a street--- drag strip roadster with a magneto. Should it have a generator and a battery? I am using a 401 Buick dual 4 barrel with a home made tunnel ram from an old AMT half broke '65 Riviera in a T bucket.  Thanks for any help.  Patrick  M

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