January 22, 2017

Last week we lost another legend in the world of racing with the passing of Dan Gurney at the age of 89.

Dan was a racer like no other. He is the only American to win in Formula 1 with his own car. That very car and Dan were such a big part of my childhood racing memories. He and Jim Clark were and still are my heroes of Indy car and Formula 1.

Did you know that we can thank Dan Gurney for the opening of a champagne bottle after you win a race? He started that tradition with a win long ago.

Here is a look at Dan in 1991 at Road America with his very fast and race winning Toyota Eagles. The other photo is from the Milwaukee Mile and I'm not sure of the year.

Miss you Dan and thank you for all you have done for racing. AAR racing developed some great machines with your wizard ways.

Thanks,

Rich Zimmermann