Fred Opert
| Fred Opert | |
|---|---|
Opert at a social function in the 1970s | |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | May 25, 1939 Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Died | August 9, 2016 (aged 77) Ramsey, New Jersey |
| Retired | 1973 |
| Debut season | 1959 |
| Teams | Fred Opert Racing Carl Haas Automobiles |
| Previous series | |
| 1964–65 1966–70 1966–69 1967–1968 1967–69 1969 | SCCA Regional 24 Hours of Daytona 12 Hours of Sebring Formula A Trans-Am IMSA/Formula Ford |
Frederic Barry Opert (25 May 1939 – 9 August 2016), known as "Fred", was an American racing driver, car dealer, and founder and owner of the Fred Opert Racing team.
As a driver, Opert's race entries included the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring. His team, Fred Opert Racing, fielded many notable Formula 1 drivers early in their careers including future Formula One World Champions Keke Rosberg, Alan Jones and Alain Prost, as well as future IndyCar champion Bobby Rahal.