Teddy Mayer was instrumental to the establishment of the McLaren Racing Team and would prove key to its success on the track and as a business.

In 1963 Teddy and his brother Timmy met Bruce McLaren, who was contemplating tackling the Tasman Series in cars of his own design. Timmy was a promising young driver who would race with Bruce, while Teddy would bring his business savvy and much needed funds to the operation.
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Despite Timmy's death in the Tasman Series Teddy remained with the newly formed McLaren Team and became a crucial part of their success. A law graduate from Cornell, Teddy managed the business side of the team, ensuring that Bruce's vision always had the necessary funding to be realized.
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After Bruce's death Teddy continued to manage the McLaren Team and would help guide them to the realization of Bruce's ultimate goal; the winning of the Formula One World Championship.
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Teddy finally left the team in 1982, but he remained within the motorsport arena, managing a variety of teams. Teddy Mayer passed away on January 30, 2009, from complications arising from his decade long battle with Parkinson's Disease.

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