McLaren, Penske principal Teddy Mayer dies at 73

Teddy Mayer, who helped build McLaren into a Formula One powerhouse, has died. He was 73.
McLaren team principal Ron Dennis said Mayer, an American who had lived in England for several years, died on Friday.

"Teddy was one of motor racing's few truly great men," Dennis said on Sunday. "As far as I and all at McLaren are concerned, he has particular importance, on account of the fact that in 1963 he was part of the very small team of talented enthusiasts who, alongside Bruce McLaren, founded Bruce McLaren Motor Racing Ltd."

After winning two F1 championships at McLaren, Mayer moved into CART racing, joining the Penske team and, as vice chairman, oversaw the team's successes in the 1990s.

source: USA Today