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 //