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Spotlight On:

Merritt ‘Buddy’ Blackburn


Buddy Blackburn in action.


Job: Data Acquisition. On race day I help the engineer with data analysis and fuel calculations. Sometimes I’m changing tires.


What was your training? I went to a tech school that prepared me for mechanical engineering.


Years with Foyt: I started at Indy three years ago. It was pretty exciting.


What is your favorite thing about working here? Being able to see your work translate into faster times and a faster car.


When did you decide you wanted to race? I was pretty young, I had worked as a mechanic at a shop. I knew I liked cars but didn’t want to work on OEMs. I couldn’t think of anything I’d like to do better. So at a pretty young age, I decided it’s what I wanted to do.


Advice for future mechanics? The biggest thing regardless of your experience…if it’s something you like, you have to put in the time. You shouldn’t be held back by thinking it’s something you can’t do.


What do you drive? A Monte Carlo.


Do you fix your own vehicle? Yup.


Describe your Perfect day: All the electronics are functioning properly and it’s a quick car.


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