Known as The Old Master, Ed Pink Has Died

Autoweek has reported that Ed Pink, who built engines for many well-known racers, has passed away at the age of 94. Born in 1931, Pink was racing the moment he could drive. In the 1960s, he became a drag racing specialist, building big-block Hemis.

Over time, Pink started working on everything from Can-Am to IMSA to the Japanese Super GT championship. He also did restoration engines. He finally sold his shop in 2008, where he remained a consultant for several years.

Pink was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame with the Class of 2012. In 2018, he was inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame. You can read the full story on Ed Pink in Autoweek here.