In the 1950's my dad used to drink coffee with JC Agagianian in San Pedro. JC told my dad they were going to run a car at the Indy 500, Clay Smith had built them an engine. My dad knew Clay and he decide we should go to the 500 that year. JC's car won the 500 with Troy Ruttman driving.
Clay Smith was a great engine builder:
https://www.hemmings.com/magazine/mu...h/1281610.html
