George Salih | |
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Born | George Frank Salih May 12, 1914 |
Died | February 8, 1984 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 69)
Occupation | Auto racing builder |
George Frank Salih (May 12, 1914 – February 8, 1984) was an American auto racing designer and crew chief, winning three Indianapolis 500s. As a crew chief he saw victory in 1951 with Lee Wallard, in 1957 with Sam Hanks, and in 1958 with Jimmy Bryan. Salih's 1957 and 1958 victories were won using an innovative chassis of his own design.