Dan Gurney in AAR Eagle at United States Grand Prix, Watkins Glen, New York, October 1, 1967

Summary

Dan Gurney forged one of the most versatile and successful careers in motorsport. His 51 wins as a driver included Grand Prix, Indy car, NASCAR, and sports car events. His accomplishments as an engineer, car builder, and team owner with his company All American Racers included the "Gurney flap" spoiler extension, the innovative Alligator motorcycle, and 158 AAR-built Eagle race cars.

Dan Gurney forged one of the most versatile and successful careers in motorsport. His 51 wins as a driver included Grand Prix, Indy car, NASCAR, and sports car events. His accomplishments as an engineer, car builder, and team owner with his company All American Racers included the "Gurney flap" spoiler extension, the innovative Alligator motorcycle, and 158 AAR-built Eagle race cars.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8 in

Width: 10 in

Inscriptions

Printed label with handwriting in categories adhered to back of image reads: Must Credit / The Dave Friedman Photo Collection / [address, Newport Beach, CA] Driver: Dan Gurney Machine: AAR Eagle Date and event: USGP 10-66 [sic 1967] This photograph is the copyright of Dave Friedman and must / not be reproduced without the expressed consent of the / photographer. Handwritten in ink on label: 19

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