Jack Bayer

[PhilS]

My old friend Jack Bayer, racer, engineer, engine builder etc, passed in December. He graduated GMI and went to work for Chevrolet in the 50s. He and another young engineer designed the airflow system to deliver outside air over the headlights and into the passenger compartment in the 57 Chevy. I think it saved Chevy a couple of bucks a car and he was rewarded with a free lunch. Later he worked for Jim Hall on the Chaparral project while on Chevrolet payroll. He raced a Z11 and after switching to Ford he was provided a Thunderbolt. He set many records on the dragstrips as a driver and engine builder during the 60s and 70s and continued building engines and cars until the last few years. I learned a lot from him. RIP Jack.