Lesovsky

Lesovsky was an American racing car constructor that built roadsters for the Indianapolis 500, one of the most prestigious automobile races in the world. Lesovsky roadsters were built from 1950 to 1960, and many notable drivers competed in them, including Juan Manuel Fangio, Tony Bettenhausen, and Paul Russo. The cars were known for their innovative design and strong performance on the track. Despite their success, Lesovsky stopped building race cars in the early 1960s due to financial difficulties.

Lesovsky Engineering was founded by Paul Lesovsky, an aeronautical engineer, in 1947. Lesovsky's expertise in aircraft design led him to apply his knowledge to race car construction, particularly for the Indianapolis 500. The first Lesovsky car to compete in the Indy 500 was in 1950, and Lesovsky roadsters continued to compete in the race until 1960. Lesovsky cars were known for their lightweight construction, advanced aerodynamics, and innovative designs. They were particularly successful in the early years of their participation in the Indy 500, with drivers such as Bill Vukovich and Jimmy Bryan achieving victories in Lesovsky cars. Lesovsky also provided cars to other teams and drivers, including the Novi V8 team. Despite their early success, Lesovsky cars gradually fell behind other competitors in the late 1950s, and the company ceased producing cars in 1960. However, the innovative designs and engineering principles used in Lesovsky cars had a lasting impact on race car design and continue to influence the sport today.