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American Racing Legend Dan Gurney Dead at 86
Dan Gurney, arguably the greatest American race car driver of all time and one of the legends of motorsport, has passed away from complications of pneumonia. He was 86.
Although a native of Port Jefferson, New York, Gurney was also a California guy who won in just about every car and series he drove in, from Trans-Am to Can-Am, NASCAR, Formula 1, and Indy cars. He was the first driver ever to win races in four different disciplines: sports cars (1958), Formula 1 (1962), NASCAR (1963), and Indy cars (1967). Only Mario Andretti and Juan Pablo Montoya have accomplished the same.
Gurney was also one of the GT40 drivers during Ford’s historic run at Le Mans in the 1960s, winning the race with AJ Foyt in 1967. It was after that race that Gurney sprayed champagne from the bottle handed to him, starting a tradition that remains to this day (pictured above). He was the first driver to wear a full-face helmet and is also known for the “Gurney Flap,” a right-angle extension on the upper trailing edge of the rear wing that he designed to help increase downforce.
The week after his Le Mans triumph, Gurney won the Belgian Grand Prix in a car he constructed—the Eagle Mk. 1. Indeed, after his career behind the wheel ended he started a successful second career as a car builder and businessman through his company All American Racers. The team won 78 races in all including the Indianapolis 500, the Rolex 24 at Daytona, and 12 Hours of Sebring, and scored eight championships.
Gurney, who was enshrined into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1990 and is also a member of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, is survived by his wife, Evi, and four sons: Justin, Alex, Jimmy, and Dan Jr.
The following are some reactions about Gurney’s death:
RIP Dan Gurney. I was first inspired by him when I was in midgets dreaming of being like him. I was last inspired by him yesterday. Yes, I mean forever. He understood me better than anyone else, which is why he wrote the foreword for my book in 2001 #DanGurneyHasFinishedTheRace http://pic.twitter.com/twMkM2Mn0U
— Mario Andretti (@MarioAndretti) January 14, 2018
Thank God for the Hero’s that blaze the path for us to follow. Thank God for the legends who take the time to educate the people they inspire. Thank God for you Dan Gurney. Godspeed my friend. http://pic.twitter.com/p9N5yAyOeu
— ray evernham (@RayEvernham) January 15, 2018
Legend, hero, icon, trailblazer, visionary, racer. Dan Gurney was and always will be all of these and so much more. Godspeed. http://pic.twitter.com/FneVYWBgOS
— Bryan Herta (@BryanHerta) January 14, 2018
In 1967, Dan Gurney teamed with @AJFoytRacing to take the checkered flag in one of the most celebrated wins in racing history, at the @24hoursoflemans. http://pic.twitter.com/bCcoe2pZE2
— IMS Museum (@IMSMuseum) January 14, 2018
So sad to hear about Dan Gurney passing today. He was an icon and blazed the path of new technologies in our sport. But mainly he was just a great guy who will be sorely missed! #RIPDanGurney
— Michael Andretti (@michaelandretti) January 14, 2018
Condolences to the family and many friends worldwide of the legendary Hall of Famer Daniel Sexton Gurney. We invite you to share your memories of this icon of the sport with us as we remember him. RIP Dan Gurney, and thank you. http://pic.twitter.com/iqDxS9hjZ0
— IMS Museum (@IMSMuseum) January 14, 2018
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American Racing Legend Dan Gurney Dead at 86
Dan Gurney, arguably the greatest American race car driver of all time and one of the legends of motorsport, has passed away from complications of pneumonia. He was 86.
Although a native of Port Jefferson, New York, Gurney was also a California guy who won in just about every car and series he drove in, from Trans-Am to Can-Am, NASCAR, Formula 1, and Indy cars. He was the first driver ever to win races in four different disciplines: sports cars (1958), Formula 1 (1962), NASCAR (1963), and Indy cars (1967). Only Mario Andretti and Juan Pablo Montoya have accomplished the same.
Gurney was also one of the GT40 drivers during Ford’s historic run at Le Mans in the 1960s, winning the race with AJ Foyt in 1967. It was after that race that Gurney sprayed champagne from the bottle handed to him, starting a tradition that remains to this day (pictured above). He was the first driver to wear a full-face helmet and is also known for the “Gurney Flap,” a right-angle extension on the upper trailing edge of the rear wing that he designed to help increase downforce.
The week after his Le Mans triumph, Gurney won the Belgian Grand Prix in a car he constructed—the Eagle Mk. 1. Indeed, after his career behind the wheel ended he started a successful second career as a car builder and businessman through his company All American Racers. The team won 78 races in all including the Indianapolis 500, the Rolex 24 at Daytona, and 12 Hours of Sebring, and scored eight championships.
Gurney, who was enshrined into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1990 and is also a member of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, is survived by his wife, Evi, and four sons: Justin, Alex, Jimmy, and Dan Jr.
The following are some reactions about Gurney’s death:
RIP Dan Gurney. I was first inspired by him when I was in midgets dreaming of being like him. I was last inspired by him yesterday. Yes, I mean forever. He understood me better than anyone else, which is why he wrote the foreword for my book in 2001 #DanGurneyHasFinishedTheRace http://pic.twitter.com/twMkM2Mn0U
— Mario Andretti (@MarioAndretti) January 14, 2018
Thank God for the Hero’s that blaze the path for us to follow. Thank God for the legends who take the time to educate the people they inspire. Thank God for you Dan Gurney. Godspeed my friend. http://pic.twitter.com/p9N5yAyOeu
— ray evernham (@RayEvernham) January 15, 2018
Legend, hero, icon, trailblazer, visionary, racer. Dan Gurney was and always will be all of these and so much more. Godspeed. http://pic.twitter.com/FneVYWBgOS
— Bryan Herta (@BryanHerta) January 14, 2018
In 1967, Dan Gurney teamed with @AJFoytRacing to take the checkered flag in one of the most celebrated wins in racing history, at the @24hoursoflemans. http://pic.twitter.com/bCcoe2pZE2
— IMS Museum (@IMSMuseum) January 14, 2018
So sad to hear about Dan Gurney passing today. He was an icon and blazed the path of new technologies in our sport. But mainly he was just a great guy who will be sorely missed! #RIPDanGurney
— Michael Andretti (@michaelandretti) January 14, 2018
Condolences to the family and many friends worldwide of the legendary Hall of Famer Daniel Sexton Gurney. We invite you to share your memories of this icon of the sport with us as we remember him. RIP Dan Gurney, and thank you. http://pic.twitter.com/iqDxS9hjZ0
— IMS Museum (@IMSMuseum) January 14, 2018
The post American Racing Legend Dan Gurney Dead at 86 appeared first on Automobile Magazine.
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American Racing Legend Dan Gurney Passes Away at 86
Dan Gurney, arguably the greatest American race car driver of all time and one of the legends of motorsport, has passed away from complications of pneumonia. He was 86.
Although a native of Port Jefferson, New York, Gurney was also a California guy who won in just about every car and series he drove in, from Trans-Am to Can-Am, NASCAR, Formula 1 and Indy cars. He was the first driver ever to win races in four different disciplines: sports cars (1958), Formula 1 (1962), NASCAR (1963) and Indy cars (1967). Only Mario Andretti and Juan Pablo Montoya have accomplished the same.
Gurney was also one of the GT40 drivers during Ford’s historic run at Le Mans in the 1960s, winning the race with AJ Foyt in 1967. It was after that race that Gurney sprayed champagne from the bottle handed to him, starting a tradition that remains to this day (pictured above). He was the first driver to wear a full-face helmet and is also known for the “Gurney Flap,” a right-angle extension on the upper trailing edge of the rear wing that he designed to help increase downforce.
The week after his Le Mans triumph, Gurney won the Belgian Grand Prix in a car he constructed – the Eagle Mk. 1. Indeed, after his career behind the wheel ended he started a successful second career as a car builder and businessman through his company All American Racers. The team won 78 races in all including the Indianapolis 500, the Rolex 24 at Daytona, and 12 Hours of Sebring, and scored eight championships.
Gurney, who was enshrined into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1990 and is also a member of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, is survived by his wife, Evi, and four sons: Justin, Alex, Jimmy and Dan Jr.
The following are some reactions about Gurney’s death:
RIP Dan Gurney. I was first inspired by him when I was in midgets dreaming of being like him. I was last inspired by him yesterday. Yes, I mean forever. He understood me better than anyone else, which is why he wrote the foreword for my book in 2001 #DanGurneyHasFinishedTheRace http://pic.twitter.com/twMkM2Mn0U
— Mario Andretti (@MarioAndretti) January 14, 2018
Thank God for the Hero’s that blaze the path for us to follow. Thank God for the legends who take the time to educate the people they inspire. Thank God for you Dan Gurney. Godspeed my friend. http://pic.twitter.com/p9N5yAyOeu
— ray evernham (@RayEvernham) January 15, 2018
Legend, hero, icon, trailblazer, visionary, racer. Dan Gurney was and always will be all of these and so much more. Godspeed. http://pic.twitter.com/FneVYWBgOS
— Bryan Herta (@BryanHerta) January 14, 2018
In 1967, Dan Gurney teamed with @AJFoytRacing to take the checkered flag in one of the most celebrated wins in racing history, at the @24hoursoflemans. http://pic.twitter.com/bCcoe2pZE2
— IMS Museum (@IMSMuseum) January 14, 2018
So sad to hear about Dan Gurney passing today. He was an icon and blazed the path of new technologies in our sport. But mainly he was just a great guy who will be sorely missed! #RIPDanGurney
— Michael Andretti (@michaelandretti) January 14, 2018
Condolences to the family and many friends worldwide of the legendary Hall of Famer Daniel Sexton Gurney. We invite you to share your memories of this icon of the sport with us as we remember him. RIP Dan Gurney, and thank you. http://pic.twitter.com/iqDxS9hjZ0
— IMS Museum (@IMSMuseum) January 14, 2018
The post American Racing Legend Dan Gurney Passes Away at 86 appeared first on Automobile Magazine.
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American Racing Legend Dan Gurney Passes Away at 86
Dan Gurney, arguably the greatest American race car driver of all time and one of the legends of motorsport, has passed away from complications of pneumonia. He was 86.
Although a native of Port Jefferson, New York, Gurney was also a California guy who won in just about every car and series he drove in, from Trans-Am to Can-Am, NASCAR, Formula 1 and Indy cars. He was the first driver ever to win races in four different disciplines: sports cars (1958), Formula 1 (1962), NASCAR (1963) and Indy cars (1967). Only Mario Andretti and Juan Pablo Montoya have accomplished the same.
Gurney was also one of the GT40 drivers during Ford’s historic run at Le Mans in the 1960s, winning the race with AJ Foyt in 1967. It was after that race that Gurney sprayed champagne from the bottle handed to him, starting a tradition that remains to this day (pictured above). He was the first driver to wear a full-face helmet and is also known for the “Gurney Flap,” a right-angle extension on the upper trailing edge of the rear wing that he designed to help increase downforce.
The week after his Le Mans triumph, Gurney won the Belgian Grand Prix in a car he constructed – the Eagle Mk. 1. Indeed, after his career behind the wheel ended he started a successful second career as a car builder and businessman through his company All American Racers. The team won 78 races in all including the Indianapolis 500, the Rolex 24 at Daytona, and 12 Hours of Sebring, and scored eight championships.
Gurney, who was enshrined into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1990 and is also a member of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, is survived by his wife, Evi, and four sons: Justin, Alex, Jimmy and Dan Jr.
The following are some reactions about Gurney’s death:
RIP Dan Gurney. I was first inspired by him when I was in midgets dreaming of being like him. I was last inspired by him yesterday. Yes, I mean forever. He understood me better than anyone else, which is why he wrote the foreword for my book in 2001 #DanGurneyHasFinishedTheRace http://pic.twitter.com/twMkM2Mn0U
— Mario Andretti (@MarioAndretti) January 14, 2018
Thank God for the Hero’s that blaze the path for us to follow. Thank God for the legends who take the time to educate the people they inspire. Thank God for you Dan Gurney. Godspeed my friend. http://pic.twitter.com/p9N5yAyOeu
— ray evernham (@RayEvernham) January 15, 2018
Legend, hero, icon, trailblazer, visionary, racer. Dan Gurney was and always will be all of these and so much more. Godspeed. http://pic.twitter.com/FneVYWBgOS
— Bryan Herta (@BryanHerta) January 14, 2018
In 1967, Dan Gurney teamed with @AJFoytRacing to take the checkered flag in one of the most celebrated wins in racing history, at the @24hoursoflemans. http://pic.twitter.com/bCcoe2pZE2
— IMS Museum (@IMSMuseum) January 14, 2018
So sad to hear about Dan Gurney passing today. He was an icon and blazed the path of new technologies in our sport. But mainly he was just a great guy who will be sorely missed! #RIPDanGurney
— Michael Andretti (@michaelandretti) January 14, 2018
Condolences to the family and many friends worldwide of the legendary Hall of Famer Daniel Sexton Gurney. We invite you to share your memories of this icon of the sport with us as we remember him. RIP Dan Gurney, and thank you. http://pic.twitter.com/iqDxS9hjZ0
— IMS Museum (@IMSMuseum) January 14, 2018
The post American Racing Legend Dan Gurney Passes Away at 86 appeared first on Automobile Magazine.
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