This sad news from the Hilborn Facebook page.... To our friends, It is with a heavy heart that we tell you of the passing of Stuart Hilborn. Stuart was 96 when he left us earlier this morning. Stuart’s passion for racing and speed led him to invent the constant flow mechanical fuel injector. Shunned by his peers, he refined the design to be the first to propel a race car over the magical 150mph mark at the dry lakes. Hilborn fuel injectors went on to dominate the Indianapolis 500 and then any racing venue that required maximum speed with an internal combustion engine. Stuart is survived by his wife Ginny of 60 years, along with his daughter Edris and his son Duane, 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Stuart’s wit, charisma and passion will be truly missed and arrangements will be passed along. Thank you.
The true pioneering father and innovator of continuous fuel injection. Many experts told him it would not work. He persisted and made it a success. Ago
He certainly will be missed, but I'll bet he's in heaven showing God how to improve the speed of light!
Me and a buddy were just watching some of the "American Icons The Hot Rod" saturday night. RIP to a true Icon!
not another!...a true pioneer in the speed world!.....godspeed Mr. Hilborn and prayers to your Family!..... Now they have true injection up there!
Great man that truly lived a long and fulfilling life. Thank you for your innovations. Godspeed and RIP Mr Hilborn
The titles Icon, and Legend are often overused, but Mr. Hilborn fulfilled the criteria on both counts. Sad day.
In a time when the word is bandied around too much and many recipients are undeserving, he was a true Legend. RIP Stuart Hilborn.
Another pioneer I didn't get to meet. Prayers to the family from mine. My '27 T Roadster build: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t= 734383
Another legend I will not get to meet during my remaining years on earth. We are losing them way to fast. My condolences to the Hilborn family.
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