Fred Offenhauser
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Gender | Male |
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Death | 51 years ago |
Date of birth | October 20,1888 |
Zodiac sign | Libra |
Born | Los Angeles |
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United States | |
Died | Los Angeles |
California | |
United States | |
Founded | Offenhauser |
Date of died | August 17,1973 |
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ID | 3650819 |
Fred Offenhauser Life story
Fred H. Offenhauser, Jr., was a machinist and self taught automotive engineer who developed the Offenhauser racing engine, nicknamed the "Offy", which dominated competition in the Indianapolis 500 race for decades. He also built the Novi engine, which was designed by Bud Winfield and Leo Goossen.