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- Dan Gurney - From the streets of L.A. to the Bonneville Salt Flats to the road races of Europe and beyond, Dan Gurney brings the romance of his racing career to life. Along the way, he introduces us to the personalities and pursuits that helped him to develop winning automobiles, field winning teams, and chart a course for American racing. He shares his impressions of such legendary race car personalities as Enzo Ferrari, Jim Clark, and Carroll Shelby. Gurney takes us through the 1967 LeMans race and shares his winning strategy. He offers his opinion on the current state of racing, how rules are stifling innovation and his observation that "bureaucrats and freedom don't seem to mix."
- September 05, 2013
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Dan Gurney
From the streets of L.A. to the Bonneville Salt Flats to the road races of Europe and beyond, Dan Gurney brings the romance of his racing career to life. Along the way, he introduces us to the personalities and pursuits that helped him to develop winning automobiles, field winning teams, and chart a course for American racing. He shares his impressions of such legendary race car personalities as Enzo Ferrari, Jim Clark, and Carroll Shelby. Gurney takes us through the 1967 LeMans race and shares his winning strategy. He offers his opinion on the current state of racing, how rules are stifling innovation and his observation that "bureaucrats and freedom don't seem to mix."
- Remembering Dan Gurney (1931-2018) - Race car driver and friend of The Henry Ford Dan Gurney leaves behind a rich and enduring legacy. His spirit, determination, and accomplishments will continue to inspire generations to come.
- January 16, 2018
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Remembering Dan Gurney (1931-2018)
Race car driver and friend of The Henry Ford Dan Gurney leaves behind a rich and enduring legacy. His spirit, determination, and accomplishments will continue to inspire generations to come.
- Phil Remington at His Workbench at Dan Gurney's All American Racers - Phil Remington was one of racing's greatest fabricators and metalworkers. He was Carroll Shelby's chief engineer during Ford's Le Mans program in the 1960s. Remington joined Dan Gurney's All American Racers in 1969. "Rem" spent the next 44 years with Gurney, developing race cars and motorcycles -- and putting in a full day's work into his 90s.
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Phil Remington at His Workbench at Dan Gurney's All American Racers
Phil Remington was one of racing's greatest fabricators and metalworkers. He was Carroll Shelby's chief engineer during Ford's Le Mans program in the 1960s. Remington joined Dan Gurney's All American Racers in 1969. "Rem" spent the next 44 years with Gurney, developing race cars and motorcycles -- and putting in a full day's work into his 90s.
- Congratulatory Letter to Lyn St. James from Dan and Evi Gurney, May 18, 1992 - In 1992, Lyn St. James became only the second woman to compete in the Indianapolis 500. This letter from Dan and Evi Gurney congratulated St. James on qualifying for the race with a speed of 220.150 mph. Mr. Gurney had competed at Indy many times as as a driver and as owner of the All American Racers team.
- May 18, 1992
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Congratulatory Letter to Lyn St. James from Dan and Evi Gurney, May 18, 1992
In 1992, Lyn St. James became only the second woman to compete in the Indianapolis 500. This letter from Dan and Evi Gurney congratulated St. James on qualifying for the race with a speed of 220.150 mph. Mr. Gurney had competed at Indy many times as as a driver and as owner of the All American Racers team.
- Racing Helmet Worn by Dan Gurney, 1975 - Until the late 1960s, auto racing helmets provided no protection for a driver's face, leaving it exposed to flying stones and debris. Dan Gurney introduced the full-face helmet to Indianapolis and Formula One in 1968, wearing a Bell model in the Indy 500 and the German Grand Prix. Other drivers soon adopted it. Gurney wore this 1975 helmet in post-retirement races.
- 1975
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Racing Helmet Worn by Dan Gurney, 1975
Until the late 1960s, auto racing helmets provided no protection for a driver's face, leaving it exposed to flying stones and debris. Dan Gurney introduced the full-face helmet to Indianapolis and Formula One in 1968, wearing a Bell model in the Indy 500 and the German Grand Prix. Other drivers soon adopted it. Gurney wore this 1975 helmet in post-retirement races.
- Identification Badge, Used by Phil Remington - Phil Remington was one of racing's greatest fabricators and metalworkers. He worked alongside innovators like Lance Reventlow, Carroll Shelby, and Dan Gurney. Remington spent more than half of his 70-year career at Dan Gurney's All American Racers, where he wore this identification badge. "Rem" continued to put in a full day's work there into his 90s.
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Identification Badge, Used by Phil Remington
Phil Remington was one of racing's greatest fabricators and metalworkers. He worked alongside innovators like Lance Reventlow, Carroll Shelby, and Dan Gurney. Remington spent more than half of his 70-year career at Dan Gurney's All American Racers, where he wore this identification badge. "Rem" continued to put in a full day's work there into his 90s.
- Dan Gurney Signing Autographs, Indianapolis Speedway, May 1966 - 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.
- May 01, 1966
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Dan Gurney Signing Autographs, Indianapolis Speedway, May 1966
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.
- Paul Newman at Dan Gurney's All American Racers, Photograph Owned by Phil Remington - Actor Paul Newman fell in love with racing while filming the 1969 Indianapolis 500 drama <em>Winning</em>. He pursued a second career driving in sports car races. Newman won four Sports Car Club of America national championships and a class victory at the 1979 24 Hours of Le Mans. Newman was photographed while visiting Dan Gurney's All American Racers.
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Paul Newman at Dan Gurney's All American Racers, Photograph Owned by Phil Remington
Actor Paul Newman fell in love with racing while filming the 1969 Indianapolis 500 drama Winning. He pursued a second career driving in sports car races. Newman won four Sports Car Club of America national championships and a class victory at the 1979 24 Hours of Le Mans. Newman was photographed while visiting Dan Gurney's All American Racers.
- Paul Newman at Dan Gurney's All American Racers, Photograph Owned by Phil Remington - Actor Paul Newman fell in love with racing while filming the 1969 Indianapolis 500 drama <em>Winning</em>. He pursued a second career driving in sports car races. Newman won four Sports Car Club of America national championships and a class victory at the 1979 24 Hours of Le Mans. Newman was photographed while visiting Dan Gurney's All American Racers.
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Paul Newman at Dan Gurney's All American Racers, Photograph Owned by Phil Remington
Actor Paul Newman fell in love with racing while filming the 1969 Indianapolis 500 drama Winning. He pursued a second career driving in sports car races. Newman won four Sports Car Club of America national championships and a class victory at the 1979 24 Hours of Le Mans. Newman was photographed while visiting Dan Gurney's All American Racers.
- Dan Gurney at Rex Mays Riverside 300, November 1967 - Dave Friedman has captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, vehicles, drivers, and teams. The 1967 Rex Mays 300 took place on the 2.6-mile road course at Riverside, California. Dan Gurney won in dramatic fashion by passing runner-up Bobby Unser on the last lap.
- 23 November 1967 - 26 November 1967
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Dan Gurney at Rex Mays Riverside 300, November 1967
Dave Friedman has captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, vehicles, drivers, and teams. The 1967 Rex Mays 300 took place on the 2.6-mile road course at Riverside, California. Dan Gurney won in dramatic fashion by passing runner-up Bobby Unser on the last lap.