Chevrolet’s success in IndyCar racing from the late 80s to the early 90s is attributable to the founding of the British racing engineering company Ilmor. Established in 1983 by former Cosworth engineers Mario Illien and Paul Morgan, the founding heads of Ilmor Engineering went to Roger Penske to design and build a new breed of turbocharged engines for the IndyCar Series. Known for his racing exploits and business acumen, Penske agreed to fund the development of Ilmor’s new engine in
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