Andy Granatelli showing off a new Paxton supercharger model. His wife is Dolly (? The team's greatest success came in their first and final seasons, as each year, their driver ( Roberto Guerrero in the former and Arie Luyendyk in the latter) each won two races during the season. Andy was born March 18, 1923, in Dallas, Texas. This entry was posted on January 24, 2022 at 4:02 am and is filed under IndyCar. I think the officer let them go with a warning. I forgot to mention another item in Autoweek article. I was fortunate to have worked for Andy producing videos at Tuneup Masters during the 80s. [44] In the race, Sneva suffered a cv joint failure after 48 laps and finished 30th, while Theys finished 11th, 10 laps down, and Cogan was 9th, nine laps down. Do you think these notes exist and would there be a way for me to see them? I thought you might like to see a memorial for Anthony Vincent Andy Granatelli I found on Findagrave.com. An innovator, tireless promoter and public relations genius, the flamboyant, larger-than-life Andy Granatelli succumbed to congestive heart failure Sunday, Dec. 29 in a Santa Barbara, Calif.,. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. But in classic Granatelli fashion, he would want more. He was 78. Starting with my 7th race in 1972, I covered every 500, spending nearly every day in May at IMS, through 1996, then 2001-2003. In 1965 he outfitted all Novi crewmembers with STP "pajamas". The three brothers soon had a reputation for building fast flathead V-8 Ford hot rods. Wild-Ass Rumor Of The Day: GM Seeks "Far-Reaching Joint Projects" With BMW, Piston Slap: The Anchorman Plays Valve Roulette. Red Paxton supercharger on R3 Studebaker V8 in 1963 Studebaker Hawk GT. Vincent is retired, residing in Arizona. Granatelli is survived by his wife Marie and daughter Grace. Granatelli was a member of the famous racing family that made its name through "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing," including his father, Andy, the flamboyant owner of the car that. But a 1971 story in Consumer Reports claimed STP was a worthless product and the firms value plummeted on the New York Exchange. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. MONTECITO, Calif. - Andy Granatelli, the former CEO of STP motor oil company who made a mark on motorsports as a car owner, innovator and entrepreneur, has died. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. While its true that most forced induction engines these days use exhaust gas driven turbochargers as opposed to mechanically driven superchargers, blowers have become more popular and it should be noted that the most powerful Corvette ever sold, the ZR1, has a supercharger, as do Jaguars most powerful engines. After leading for much of the race, a transmission failure with only eight miles left ended the run. . The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Hardcover : 341 pages. [51], At the Indianapolis 500, Luyendyk's car number became #1 (as the race was sanctioned by USAC and Luyendyk had won the race the previous year). A up telephoto. Granatelli, engineer, businessman and promotional genius, was a racer, one of the greatest. Sneva would crash in practice for the season-opening Checker Autoworks 200 at Phoenix International Raceway and would fail to qualify as a result. [8] Guerrero qualified in 5th place and ran at the front of the field all race. Richard Pettys race team still carries the STP logo and Mario Andrettis only Indy 500 win was at the wheel of one of Granatellis cars. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Mario Andretti?" and Carmela "Minnie" Cardinale (1902-1936). If you followed Andy, you had to be on your toes the whole time." Granatelli's son Vince, who owned Vince Granatelli Racing from 1987-91 and finished third with Luyendyk in the 1991 Indy 500, said his father, who died in 2013 at age 90, would be proud of the exhibit honoring his legacy. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Andy Granatelli's income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. [30], At the Indianapolis 500, Sneva's car was renumbered to #7 (due to USAC sanctioning the race) and John Andretti drove a second car, the #70 STP/Tuneup Masters Lola T88/00-Buick 3300 V6. In his first CART race back since he was injured, Guerrero started and finished 2nd at the Checker 200 at Phoenix International Raceway. If you were to characterize Granatelli as a shameless self-promoter, a braggart of the first order, you would, in part, be right. The records actually survived Studebaker (and so did STP). Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. This is a carousel with slides. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Failed to delete memorial. Anthony "Andy" Granatelli was an American businessman, most prominent as the CEO of STP as well as a major figure in automobile racing events. Another story I heard straight from Andy involved Mario Andretti. Caprice was his personal toy and a publicity tool. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Mario drove a great race, and Brawners turbocharged four-cam Ford-powered Hawk performed flawlessly. This Memorabilia item is sold by honeystreasures. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Granatelli ruffled feathers at Indy with his showmanship. Photo by: David Phipps Vincent Joseph Granatelli, son of charismatic STP promoter. Parnelli Jones drove it in the 1967 event. The LA Times article describes Vince as the polar opposite of his father. Andy Granatelli, a flamboyant race car driver turned businessman who became a household name with TV commercials for his STP fuel and oil additives, died Sunday at a Santa Barbara hospital. A larger than life personality, and a genuine character, Granatelli's two Indy 500 wins as an owner were in many ways overshadowed by . Try again later. Seated in the photograph (on the left) is Theresa Castro, President of the Royal Dames. In addition to his son Vince, he leaves his wife, Dolly, and another son, Anthony. Stock cars, also under Granatelli's Hurricane group, were added to the slate in 1949, pretty much replacing the weekly midget racing. Some of those records stood for decades. Thanks for reading RJS. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Joe's 200 at Portland International Raceway, where Luyendyk finished 7th,[56] Tezak announced he was pulling funding from the team, meaning Granatelli had to start funding the car with his own money. He was 90. At this point the name Novi was not yet part of the enterprise. Parnelli says it was his fault for driving the car too hard from the pits after each stop but, win or lose, Parnelli and the turbine made a big mark on popular American culture that year and helped sell more cans of STP. NSU Digital Collections You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. As a team owner he won the Indy 500 twice, first in 1969 with Mario Andretti, and lastly with Gordon Johncock in 1973. 5, A Royal Dames meeting aboard the yacht Southern Trail in the fall of 1974. [36] He would finish 11th at both the Red Roof Inns 200 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course[37] and the Road America 200 at Road America. > Custom-built by legendary modifier, Andy Granatelli, the Chevvy is worth over $800,000 and is capable of . If you believe an Independent.com user or any material appearing on Independent.com is copyrighted material used without proper permission, please click here. Al Unser returned to the team as a replacement for Guerrero when he was benched for the Molson Indy Toronto at Exhibition Place, finishing 9th in a Lola and the Marlboro Grand Prix at the Meadowlands at Meadowlands Sports Complex, finishing 19th in a March.[26]. In 1968 Granatelli made a deal with Colin Chapman to build a trio of turbine-powered STP Lotus Indycars. A ban for turbine powered race cars left Andy Granatelli unable to realize victory with the radical race car. Tonight Show host to take hot laps at Indy in the STP Turbine car. In 1973, his STP Corporation sponsored the winning . Theys finished 18th in points with 15 points, Cogan finished 23rd with four points and Sneva was 34th with no points. Andy Granatelli, a flamboyant race-car driver-turned-businessman who became a household name because of commercials for his STP fuel and oil additives, died Sunday at a hospital in Santa. The car became known as the "M.I. If the 3D thing freaks you out, dont worry, all the photo and video players in use at the site have mono options. No one could believe it when they pulled it off. At the age of 62, in a street legal car, he drove at 241.731 miles per hour on the ancient lake bed. Andy Granatelli (pictured, from 2010), former CEO of the STP motor oil company and one of the more notable innovators in the history of the Indianapolis 500, has passed away at the age of 90. He broke through in 1969 with Mario Andretti driving his winning car with a conventional engine. Granatelli and his brothers Joe and Vince had been part of the American racing scene since they first entered a car in the 1946 Indy 500 race, finishing in 21st place. To my recollection, 2013 Bentley Flying Spur is probably the only *stock* four-door sedan that can reach 200 mph. [1] For faster navigation, this Iframe is preloading the Wikiwand page for Andy Granatelli . Granatelli's. 2023 VerticalScope Inc. All rights reserved. In 1963, Jim Hurtubise looked like he had a shot at winning the 500. Andy Granatelli, innovative race car owner; Harold Simmons; gave millions to GOP groups; Wojciech Kilar, 81, pianist and prolific composer; Gordon Winston, 84, leading scholar on costs, benefits of college; 2 rescued after Mount Washington avalanche; Groton business destroyed in blaze; Crenshaw's craft on full display at Club Passim . Year should not be greater than current year. But as Mohammad Ali once said, "It . 'Team Enstone' has a history of being largely good but not quite good enough. Half a century later, companies like Volkswagen anticipate a time soon to come when none of their production engines will be naturally aspirated. . | This remains the fastest four-door vehicle with three passengers riding along ever run at the Bonnesville to this day. Try again later. Educational use only, no other permissions given. In 1950 he purchased a new Ford and proceeded to acquire the assistance of Andy Granatelli in "hopping it up" by switching to high-performance heads and manifolding. Montecito resident and well-known race car mogul Andy Granatelli died Sunday at age 90 from congestive heart failure, the Los Angeles Times reported. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. MONTECITO, Calif. Andy Granatelli, the former CEO of STP motor oil company who made a mark on motorsports as a car owner, innovator and entrepreneur, has died. The Studebaker Corporation owned more than half STPs stock and the company bought Granatelli out in 1973. IndyCar Marshall Pruett The 2023 season marks Marshall Pruett's 37th year working in the sport. I could contact family but not at this stage. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Taking Things Just a Little Out ofContext. Andy Granatelli, 1923-2013: A supercharged life L. Spencer Riggs 07 January 2014 On Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, perhaps the most versatile car owner to ever file an entry at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Anthony "Andy" Granatelli, died at age 90. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. I recalled a very fascinating article about his 1983 Chevrolet Caprice Classic in Autoweek magazine. Here are the 2023 Detroit Autorama Ridler Award Great Eight finalists, 2022 Audi RS 3 Review: One of the last great sport sedans, 1950 Mercury lead sled Maximus wins 2023 Ridler Award, According to You: GMs 12 biggest missed opportunities, Tom Brady teams with Porsche, Minis special convertible cooper, Non-Teslas welcome at some Superchargers, Underground VAULT at the Henry Ford Museum: Cars with amazing History | Barn Find Hunter Ep. ). Inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 2011. In 1976 Granatelli acquired an auto parts distributor for $300,000, selling the company 10 years later for $60 million. Family (1) Spouse IndyCar and the Indianapolis 500 have lost another link to the past that I grew up with. MONTECITO, Calif. (AP) Andy Granatelli, the former CEO of STP motor oil company who made a mark on motorsports as a car owner, innovator and entrepreneur, has died. Inducted into the Illinois Stock Car Hall of Fame in 2012 (inaugural class). Will 2023 see it push on or settle for 'best of the rest'? Sign up for the latest automotive news and videosin short, everything for people who love cars. It saddens me that as I grow older, more and more of my childhood spent going to the Indianapolis 500 in the sixties, is fading into the history books. Ships from Reno, NV. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. [10] During this time, Guerrero lost one lap to Unser, who was now leading, but he would unlap himself with nine laps to go. Granatelli was the second of three sons, between Joseph (1919-2003) and Vincent (b. He was previously married to Dolly. Leonard led the opening laps and again near the end, only to drop out with just nine laps to go because of a broken fuel pump drive. However, because he did not qualify on the first qualifying day, he started 20th out of 21 cars. The team's greatest success came in their first and final seasons, as each year, their driver (Roberto Guerrero in the former and Arie Luyendyk in the latter) each won two races during the season. In 1969, Chapman designed a new turbo Ford-powered STP Lotus 4WD car, the Type 64, but that never raced after Andretti crashed in practice when a rear hub failed. He gained fame during World War II as a promoter of racing events, such as the Hurricane Racing Association.He is survived by wife Dolly and sons Vince and Anthony, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. A huge job! to which Andy motioned to the passenger seat and said "No, he's Mario Andretti." Bobby Unser drove Granatellis supercharged Novi V8 cars at the Speedway in 1963, 64 and 65 before Andy built a Paxton turbine car for 67. He was a man worthy of note in the world of cars and the world of business. Vince Granatelli Racing was an American auto racing team that competed in the CART PPG IndyCar World Series between 1987 and 1991. "It has torque characteristics that are unique," Granatelli explained. Andy made most of the business decisions. Let's take a closer look at the Bill Couch '34 Ford Coupe. Best Selling Cars Around The Globe: Venezuela Loves America Really! Copyright 2023. > Andy attempted to qualify for the race as a driver in 1948 and nearly succeeded, but a horrendous crash during qualifying ended his driving career. Doug Nye looks back on Andy Granatelli and Lotus, p129, Nico Hlkenberg's F1 career has been long and eventful but not overly successful at the highest level. "Granatelli: Larger Than Life" has opened at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum to chronicle the life and legacy of "one of most colorful and influential personalities in racing history.". Osamu Suzuki Files For Divorce, New York: Federal Court Overturns Search on a Hunch, Government Inches Closer to Mandatory Breathalyzers, Driver Monitoring. Al Unser, whom Guerrero lost the Indianapolis 500 to, drove for the team at the Bosch Spark Plug Grand Prix at Pennsylvania International Raceway. Prior to the 1991 season, Granatelli merged his team with Doug Shierson Racing, which Bob Tezak, founder of International Games, had recently purchased. At the wheel was a man who had been a crewman on that car during the race: Vince Granatelli, son of Andy, mechanic extraordinaire in his own right and, for awhile, our chauffeur into a jet-powered . You need a Find a Grave account to continue. [19] Afterwards, Guerrero began to struggle for results. Home | | Despite this, Luyendyk finished 2nd. Regardless of where Vince fell in the Granatelli family tree, I always sort of considered Vince as the other Granatelli. 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