Designed in the 1930s, Offenhauser racing engines dominated at Indianapolis until the 1970s, winning 27 times. We chart its evolution from a 2.5L boat engine to a 1,000 horsepower turbocharged screamer.

Main topic at 45:55

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Links/Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Miller_(auto_racing) //

https://silodrome.com/miller-91-race-car/ //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Offenhauser //

https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/assembling-270ci-offenhauser-indycar-engine-step/ //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Offenhauser_Sales_Corporation //

https://www.museumofamericanspeed.org/drakev8.html //