Dan Gurney Passes Away

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  1. Doo Wop

    Doo Wop Where were you in '62?

    Doo Wop, Jan 15, 2018
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  2. Mike B in SC

    Mike B in SC Well-Known Member

    Sad day. Great write-up in Hemmings.
     
    Mike B in SC, Jan 15, 2018
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  3. Smokey15

    Smokey15 So old that I use AARP bolts.

    Legendary. Not many drivers/owners left from back when Stock Car Racing used stock bodied cars.
     
    Smokey15, Jan 15, 2018
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  4. John Codman

    John Codman Platinum Level Contributor

    Truly one of the greatest ever. Dan won in just about every genre in which he competed, and often in his own-design cars. A true American hero. He will be missed.
     
    John Codman, Jan 15, 2018
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  5. JR Wills

    JR Wills Well-Known Member

    While others were known for 1 area of Motorsports, Gurney was a Master on Many levels. Driver, Developer, Builder & Innovator.
    I believe it was Car & Driver that put together a "Campaign" to run Gurney for President back in 63 for the upcoming election in 64.
    Do to his height, a modification had to be made to the Ford GTs, for him to fit. The Gurney Bubble, that can be seen in the top of the Door of the MK4 in the pic.
    We have lost a Great Man.
    JR
     
    JR Wills, Jan 15, 2018
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