Background
John Lingenfelter was known for his legendary work with small block engines and his success on the dragstrip, but Cindy Lingenfelter fondly remembers another side of her husband. "He was very supportive of young people that were starting out their careers," Cindy said. "He was just a very positive and encouraging person."
To honor John's legacy--and his support of young high performance enthusiasts--Summit Racing Equipment has created the Summit Racing Equipment-John Lingenfelter Memorial Fund for Engineering Excellence at Penn State.
The new endowment fund will support the Society of Automotive Engineers Formula Racing Team within the College of Engineering at John's Alma Mater, Penn State. The fund will help provide critical resources for the team, including tools, equipment, and vehicle materials.
"John Lingenfelter was a pioneer in the racing and high performance industry," said Ray Tatko, Summit Racing Equipment President. " We are pleased to team up with Penn State to help preserve his legacy and support the next generation of automotive and racing enthusiasts."
The SAE Formula Racing Team is a hands-on program in which students design and build small Formula-style racing cars as part of a national competition. "The creation of this endowment will not only be a lasting tribute to Mr. Lingenfelter's lifelong passion for high performance engineering, it will also inspire and encourage Penn State students to be innovative and test their limits and skills in automotive engineering," said John Lamancusa, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and SAE Faculty Advisor at Penn State.
John Lingenfelter's legacy includes 15 NHRA national event wins, countless contributions to small block Chevy performance, and now the Summit Racing Equipment-John Lingenfelter Memorial Fund for Engineering Excellence at Penn State.
