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Fred Offenhauser
October 20, 1888 – August 17, 1973
American racing driver
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Fred Offenhauser, Jr. was an American automobile engineer and mechanic. The Offenhauser racing engine he developed, nicknamed “Offy,” dominated the Indianapolis 500 races for decades.
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- Birthday · October 20
- Anniversary · August 17
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