George Bignotti | |
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 Bignotti, c. 1974 | |
| Born | January 12, 1916 San Mateo, California, U.S.[1] |
| Died | September 27, 2013 (aged 97) |
| Known for | Motorsport mechanic and team owner |
George Adolph Bignotti (January 12, 1916 – September 27, 2013) was an American motor racing mechanic and team owner who was active in American open-wheel car racing from the 1950s through the 1980s. Bignotti was one of the most successful chief mechanics in the history of IndyCar Racing, as cars prepared by him won 85 races, including seven victories in the Indianapolis 500. Additionally, Bignotti-prepared cars were used to win nine USAC Championship Car seasons. Bignotti also found success as a team owner, co-owning entries in the early 1960s with Bob Bowes and in the 1980s with Dan Cotter and earning multiple race victories, including two Indianapolis 500s.[2][3]
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