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| Bignotti (L) with Sir Jackie Stewart |
Bignotti tuned cars to
seven Indianapolis 500 victories, more than any chief mechanic in the history
of the race. His Indy-winning drivers included A.J. Foyt, Graham Hill, Al
Unser, Gordon Johncock and Tom Sneva. The California native was also the
winningest chief mechanic in IndyCar history.
"We're saddened to
learn of the passing of George Bignotti. George is a true legend,” said Indianapolis
Motor Speedway President J. Douglas Boles today. “He set a standard for
mechanical excellence and preparation at the Indianapolis 500 that has yet to
be matched and may never be reached. George's love and loyalty toward the '500'
never waned throughout his wonderful, long life, and he had countless friends
and admirers in Gasoline Alley and the IndyCar community. Everyone at IMS
extends their thoughts, prayers and sympathy to the Bignotti family."
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