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Bob Riley, who left an indelible mark on IndyCar and sports car racing through cars such as Coyote Indy cars for A.J. Foyt, front-engine Mustang GTPs, the high-downforce Intrepid RM-1, the dominati…
Bob Riley, a legendary figure in IndyCar and sports car racing known for creating iconic cars such as Coyote Indy cars, front-engine Mustang GTPs, and Riley Daytona Prototype chassis, has passed away at the age of 93. Riley, inducted into the IMSA Hall of Fame in 2024 and a member of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, had a distinguished career as an engineer and car designer spanning various racing disciplines, starting with the Lynx Formula Vee. As an engineer for Ford, Riley contributed to the Le Mans-winning Ford GT MK IV program before designing Coyote Indy car chassis for A.J. Foyt, including the car that led Foyt to his fourth Indianapolis 500 victory. Riley’s innovative designs extended to sports car racing with cars like the Intrepid RM-1 and the dominating Riley & Scott Trans Am cars and Mk III prototype, which left a lasting impact on the racing world. His legacy also includes the success of Riley & Scott, where he developed championship-winning cars like the Mk III World Sports Car chassis that dominated the WSC category in the late ‘90s. Riley’s influence on racing will continue to be felt for generations to come.
