American Racing Legends: The Legacy of Bob and Bill Riley
The Riley family name stands as a cornerstone in American motorsport engineering, with Bob Riley's impressive seven-decade career spanning major racing disciplines from Le Mans to IndyCar and NASCAR. His legacy, carried forward by son Bill through Riley Technologies, has established unprecedented success at the Rolex 24 At Daytona.
Three men in conversation
Recently, the Dinner with Racers podcast captured valuable conversations with both Bob and Bill Riley during sessions recorded in North Carolina this September. These recordings have gained additional significance as they represent the final interviews with Bob Riley before his passing in October, preserving his invaluable insights and experiences in motorsport history.
The father-son duo's impact on American racing design and engineering spans multiple generations, with their innovations and achievements helping shape modern motorsport competition across various racing disciplines. Their work through Riley Technologies continues to influence racing development and competition today.
These recorded conversations serve as both a historical record and a tribute to one of racing's most influential engineering families, documenting their contributions to motorsport development and success across multiple racing series and decades.
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