Fred Wacker, the Glossary
Frederick G. Wacker Jr. (July 10, 1918 Chicago – June 16, 1998) was an engineer and former president of two large Chicago companies.[1]
Table of Contents
37 relations: ACDelco, Allard J2, Auto racing, Charles H. Wacker, Chicago, Chicago Plan Commission, Formula One, Gordini, Gordini T16, Hotchkiss School, John Fitch (racing driver), Lake Bluff, Illinois, Socialite, Straight-six engine, Wacker Drive, Watkins Glen Grand Prix Course, 1948–1952, Yale University, 1953 Argentine Grand Prix, 1953 Belgian Grand Prix, 1953 British Grand Prix, 1953 Dutch Grand Prix, 1953 Formula One season, 1953 French Grand Prix, 1953 German Grand Prix, 1953 Indianapolis 500, 1953 Italian Grand Prix, 1953 Swiss Grand Prix, 1954 Argentine Grand Prix, 1954 Belgian Grand Prix, 1954 British Grand Prix, 1954 Formula One season, 1954 French Grand Prix, 1954 German Grand Prix, 1954 Indianapolis 500, 1954 Italian Grand Prix, 1954 Spanish Grand Prix, 1954 Swiss Grand Prix.
- Gordini Formula One drivers
- Sports deaths in New York (state)
ACDelco
ACDelco is an American automotive parts brand owned by General Motors (GM).
Allard J2
The Allard J2 is a sports roadster that was made by Allard.
Auto racing
Auto racing (also known as car racing, motor racing, or automobile racing) is a motorsport involving the racing of automobiles for competition.
See Fred Wacker and Auto racing
Charles H. Wacker
Charles Henry Wacker (August 29, 1856 – October 31, 1929) was an American businessman and philanthropist. Fred Wacker and Charles H. Wacker are Businesspeople from Chicago.
See Fred Wacker and Charles H. Wacker
Chicago
Chicago is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States.
Chicago Plan Commission
The Chicago Plan Commission is a commission implemented to promote the Plan of Chicago, often called the Burnham Plan.
See Fred Wacker and Chicago Plan Commission
Formula One
Formula One, commonly known as Formula 1 or F1, is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA).
See Fred Wacker and Formula One
Gordini
Gordini is a division of Renault Sport Technologies (Renault Sport).
Gordini T16
The Gordini T16, also known as Gordini Type 16 is an open-wheel race car, designed, developed and built by French manufacturer Gordini, for Formula One and Formula Two racing categories, between 1952 and 1956.
See Fred Wacker and Gordini T16
Hotchkiss School
The Hotchkiss School is a private college-preparatory day and boarding school in Lakeville, Connecticut.
See Fred Wacker and Hotchkiss School
John Fitch (racing driver)
John Cooper Fitch (August 4, 1917 in Indianapolis, Indiana – October 31, 2012) was an American racing driver and inventor. Fred Wacker and John Fitch (racing driver) are American Formula One drivers and World Sportscar Championship drivers.
See Fred Wacker and John Fitch (racing driver)
Lake Bluff, Illinois
Lake Bluff (formerly Rockland) is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States.
See Fred Wacker and Lake Bluff, Illinois
A socialite is a person usually from a wealthy or aristocratic background who is prominent in high society.
Straight-six engine
The straight-six engine (also referred to as an inline-six engine; abbreviated I6 or L6) is a piston engine with six cylinders arranged in a straight line along the crankshaft.
See Fred Wacker and Straight-six engine
Wacker Drive
Wacker Drive is a major multilevel street in Chicago, Illinois, running along the south side of the main branch and the east side of the south branch of the Chicago River in the Loop.
See Fred Wacker and Wacker Drive
Watkins Glen Grand Prix Course, 1948–1952
Watkins Glen Grand Prix Course, 1948–1952 is a historic Sports Car Club of America auto race track located at Watkins Glen in Schuyler County, New York.
See Fred Wacker and Watkins Glen Grand Prix Course, 1948–1952
Yale University
Yale University is a private Ivy League research university in New Haven, Connecticut.
See Fred Wacker and Yale University
1953 Argentine Grand Prix
The 1953 Argentine Grand Prix was race 1 of 9 in the 1953 World Championship of Drivers, which was run to Formula Two regulations in 1952 and 1953.
See Fred Wacker and 1953 Argentine Grand Prix
1953 Belgian Grand Prix
The 1953 Belgian Grand Prix was a Formula Two race held on 21 June 1953 at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.
See Fred Wacker and 1953 Belgian Grand Prix
1953 British Grand Prix
The 1953 British Grand Prix was a Formula Two motor race held on 18 July 1953 at Silverstone Circuit.
See Fred Wacker and 1953 British Grand Prix
1953 Dutch Grand Prix
The 1953 Dutch Grand Prix was a Formula Two race held on 7 June 1953 at the Circuit Zandvoort.
See Fred Wacker and 1953 Dutch Grand Prix
1953 Formula One season
The 1953 Formula One season was the seventh season of the FIA Formula One motor racing.
See Fred Wacker and 1953 Formula One season
1953 French Grand Prix
The 1953 French Grand Prix was a Formula Two race held on 5 July 1953 at Reims.
See Fred Wacker and 1953 French Grand Prix
1953 German Grand Prix
The 1953 German Grand Prix was a Formula Two motor racing event held on 2 August 1953 at the Nürburgring Nordschleife.
See Fred Wacker and 1953 German Grand Prix
1953 Indianapolis 500
The 37th International 500-Mile Sweepstakes was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 30, 1953.
See Fred Wacker and 1953 Indianapolis 500
1953 Italian Grand Prix
The 1953 Italian Grand Prix was a Formula Two race held on 13 September 1953 at Monza.
See Fred Wacker and 1953 Italian Grand Prix
1953 Swiss Grand Prix
The 1953 Swiss Grand Prix was a Formula Two race held on 23 August 1953 at Bremgarten Circuit.
See Fred Wacker and 1953 Swiss Grand Prix
1954 Argentine Grand Prix
The 1954 Argentine Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Autódromo 17 de Octubre in Buenos Aires, Argentina on 17 January 1954.
See Fred Wacker and 1954 Argentine Grand Prix
1954 Belgian Grand Prix
The 1954 Belgian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Spa-Francorchamps on 20 June 1954.
See Fred Wacker and 1954 Belgian Grand Prix
1954 British Grand Prix
The 1954 British Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Silverstone on 17 July 1954.
See Fred Wacker and 1954 British Grand Prix
1954 Formula One season
The 1954 Formula One season was the eighth season of FIA Formula One motor racing.
See Fred Wacker and 1954 Formula One season
1954 French Grand Prix
The 1954 French Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Reims on 4 July 1954, the same date as the 1954 Football World Cup Final.
See Fred Wacker and 1954 French Grand Prix
1954 German Grand Prix
The 1954 German Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Nürburgring on 1 August 1954.
See Fred Wacker and 1954 German Grand Prix
1954 Indianapolis 500
The 38th International 500-Mile Sweepstakes was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Monday, May 31, 1954.
See Fred Wacker and 1954 Indianapolis 500
1954 Italian Grand Prix
The 1954 Italian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on 5 September 1954 at Monza.
See Fred Wacker and 1954 Italian Grand Prix
1954 Spanish Grand Prix
The 1954 Spanish Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on 24 October 1954 at Pedralbes.
See Fred Wacker and 1954 Spanish Grand Prix
1954 Swiss Grand Prix
The 1954 Swiss Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Bremgarten on 22 August 1954.
See Fred Wacker and 1954 Swiss Grand Prix
See also
Gordini Formula One drivers
- Élie Bayol
- Aldo Gordini
- André Milhoux
- André Pilette
- André Simon (racing driver)
- Birabongse Bhanudej
- Carlos Menditeguy
- Clemar Bucci
- Fred Wacker
- Harry Schell
- Hermano da Silva Ramos
- Jacques Pollet
- Jean Behra
- Jean Lucas (racing driver)
- Jesús Iglesias
- Johnny Claes
- Maurice Trintignant
- Mike Sparken
- Pablo Birger
- Paul Frère
- Robert Manzon
- Roberto Mieres
- Roger Loyer
Sports deaths in New York (state)
- Beethaeven Scottland
- Benny Paret
- Billy Haughton
- Bob Wilder
- Carl Limberg
- Charles Devoe
- Cornelius Murphy
- Dick Wertheim
- Dominick Bellizzi
- Ernie Schaaf
- François Cevert
- Frank Hayes (jockey)
- Fred Wacker
- Harry Grant (racing driver)
- Helmuth Koinigg
- J. D. McDuffie
- Jim Creighton
- Jimmy Gleason
- Jimmy Murphy (racing driver)
- John William Ashe
- Jonatan Johansson (snowboarder)
- Joy Johnson (runner)
- LaVerne Sewell
- Lavern Roach
- List of Watkins Glen International fatalities
- Lou Webb
- Max Houben
- Mike Venezia
- Ray Chapman
- Robert Emmet Odlum
- Rory Staunton
- Roy L. Gilbert
- Ryan Shay
- Sam Collier
- Sergei Grinkov
- Sergio Zardini
- Sonny Boy West
- Steven Holcomb
- Tony Marino (boxer)