Fred Offenhauser

Fred H. Offenhauser, Jr. (November 11, 1888 – August 17, 1973), was a 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.

Bob Burman was campaigning the Peugeot engine that year, but when World War I made it impossible to get parts, Miller's shop got the job of maintaining it.

Offenhauser bought the patterns and equipment from Miller, and began developing a new engine with Goossen.

[1] What became known as the Offenhauser engine was driven to great success in roadsters at the Indianapolis 500, with 24 victories in 27 years.

[1] By 1941 Offenhauser's shop had developed the Novi engine, designed by Goossen and Bud Winfield.