Fred Offenhauser
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Fred H. Offenhauser, Jr., was an American 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.
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United StatesCategory
Scientists
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Scientist
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deceased
Dates
Lived 1888 to 1973 · aged 84
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