Crawfordsville, Indiana resident.
Son of Louis and June Sedlmayer Meyer.
Married Sue Danforth. She survives.
He held many positions at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and in the racing community:
1945 - joined Meyer & Drake Engineering shortly after Dale Drake and Sonny’s father purchased the “Offy” engine business from Fred Offenhauser.
In addition to his engineering duties, Sonny also served as an Indianapolis 500 crew member,
1958 - He was a chief mechanic when Tony Bettenhausen finished fourth.
1964 - When his father sold out to Dale Drake, he relocated to Indianapolis where he mentored many future chief mechanics during the next five years.
1973 - He was the engine man for Gordon Johncock’s Indianapolis 500 winning car at Patrick Racing,
It is estimated that Sonny directly prepared 15 winning Indianapolis 500 engines. His tenure at Patrick Racing was followed by a stint at Vince Granatelli Racing and several years as development engineer on John Menard’s potent V6 turbocharged Buicks. He left retirement briefly to direct the in-house engine program for development for Blueprint Racing Enterprises in 2000.
He was inducted into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame in 2013.
Memorial service 1pm Monday, November 18 at Crawfordsville First United Methodist Church with Pastor Brian Campbell officiating and Donald Davidson, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Historian, delivering the eulogy.
Memorial donations to Indianapolis Motor Speedway Foundation, The Indianapolis 500 Oldtimers, Crawfordsville First United Methodist Church or a charity of your choosing.
Hunt and Son Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.
Son of Louis and June Sedlmayer Meyer.
Married Sue Danforth. She survives.
He held many positions at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and in the racing community:
1945 - joined Meyer & Drake Engineering shortly after Dale Drake and Sonny’s father purchased the “Offy” engine business from Fred Offenhauser.
In addition to his engineering duties, Sonny also served as an Indianapolis 500 crew member,
1958 - He was a chief mechanic when Tony Bettenhausen finished fourth.
1964 - When his father sold out to Dale Drake, he relocated to Indianapolis where he mentored many future chief mechanics during the next five years.
1973 - He was the engine man for Gordon Johncock’s Indianapolis 500 winning car at Patrick Racing,
It is estimated that Sonny directly prepared 15 winning Indianapolis 500 engines. His tenure at Patrick Racing was followed by a stint at Vince Granatelli Racing and several years as development engineer on John Menard’s potent V6 turbocharged Buicks. He left retirement briefly to direct the in-house engine program for development for Blueprint Racing Enterprises in 2000.
He was inducted into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame in 2013.
Memorial service 1pm Monday, November 18 at Crawfordsville First United Methodist Church with Pastor Brian Campbell officiating and Donald Davidson, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Historian, delivering the eulogy.
Memorial donations to Indianapolis Motor Speedway Foundation, The Indianapolis 500 Oldtimers, Crawfordsville First United Methodist Church or a charity of your choosing.
Hunt and Son Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.
Crawfordsville, Indiana resident.
Son of Louis and June Sedlmayer Meyer.
Married Sue Danforth. She survives.
He held many positions at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and in the racing community:
1945 - joined Meyer & Drake Engineering shortly after Dale Drake and Sonny’s father purchased the “Offy” engine business from Fred Offenhauser.
In addition to his engineering duties, Sonny also served as an Indianapolis 500 crew member,
1958 - He was a chief mechanic when Tony Bettenhausen finished fourth.
1964 - When his father sold out to Dale Drake, he relocated to Indianapolis where he mentored many future chief mechanics during the next five years.
1973 - He was the engine man for Gordon Johncock’s Indianapolis 500 winning car at Patrick Racing,
It is estimated that Sonny directly prepared 15 winning Indianapolis 500 engines. His tenure at Patrick Racing was followed by a stint at Vince Granatelli Racing and several years as development engineer on John Menard’s potent V6 turbocharged Buicks. He left retirement briefly to direct the in-house engine program for development for Blueprint Racing Enterprises in 2000.
He was inducted into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame in 2013.
Memorial service 1pm Monday, November 18 at Crawfordsville First United Methodist Church with Pastor Brian Campbell officiating and Donald Davidson, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Historian, delivering the eulogy.
Memorial donations to Indianapolis Motor Speedway Foundation, The Indianapolis 500 Oldtimers, Crawfordsville First United Methodist Church or a charity of your choosing.
Hunt and Son Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.
Son of Louis and June Sedlmayer Meyer.
Married Sue Danforth. She survives.
He held many positions at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and in the racing community:
1945 - joined Meyer & Drake Engineering shortly after Dale Drake and Sonny’s father purchased the “Offy” engine business from Fred Offenhauser.
In addition to his engineering duties, Sonny also served as an Indianapolis 500 crew member,
1958 - He was a chief mechanic when Tony Bettenhausen finished fourth.
1964 - When his father sold out to Dale Drake, he relocated to Indianapolis where he mentored many future chief mechanics during the next five years.
1973 - He was the engine man for Gordon Johncock’s Indianapolis 500 winning car at Patrick Racing,
It is estimated that Sonny directly prepared 15 winning Indianapolis 500 engines. His tenure at Patrick Racing was followed by a stint at Vince Granatelli Racing and several years as development engineer on John Menard’s potent V6 turbocharged Buicks. He left retirement briefly to direct the in-house engine program for development for Blueprint Racing Enterprises in 2000.
He was inducted into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame in 2013.
Memorial service 1pm Monday, November 18 at Crawfordsville First United Methodist Church with Pastor Brian Campbell officiating and Donald Davidson, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Historian, delivering the eulogy.
Memorial donations to Indianapolis Motor Speedway Foundation, The Indianapolis 500 Oldtimers, Crawfordsville First United Methodist Church or a charity of your choosing.
Hunt and Son Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.
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