Richard Clement Obituary

Thinking about you today.

I would like to talk to you. My phone number is 708 227 9820 Mary Ann

So Happy Birthday my friend, miss you so very much.

Now retired I was glad to have had the opportunity to be a part of one of Rich's achievements. Unknown to most people who were aware of his wheel business was his contribution to the the racing industry. After three years of painstaking trials, and design errors over a three year period, he proved the industry wrong by producing a gravity mold magnesium wheel that passed the stringent California Indy wheel certification process.
Many of the most informed and professionals in the business said that the molecular structure of a gravity cast mold could not withstand the torque requirements as compared to a injected mold wheel.
As the manufacturing engineer of the project, Rich guided us through the turbulent times until the winning race day when 12 of the 33 cars of the 1998 Indy race used the Bart wheel.
There is good feeling to see the 6 numbers I stamped the 1997
and 1998 indy car wheel I programmed and machined which sits in the Indianapolis 500 museum hall of fame.

The Bart wheel was he only wheel in 50 years made in America
that was qualified for the Indianapolis 500. It was a time in history that serves as a testament to his unwavering determination to make his mark in the history books.

Miles Clifford Cotillier Sr.
Former Senior member SME Society of manufacturing Engineers
Former member SAE Society of Automotive Engineers
Former member IEEE Institute of Electronic and Electrical
Engineers

Retired Ceedmoor NC.

So very sorry to hear of Rich's passing.

Lisa so sorry about your dads passing. If there is anything Keri or I can do please let us know. We love you.

Jill, saddened to hear about your dad's passing. Prayers out to you and family

So very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers

John, Dorothy and Lauren Schroeder