Dan Gurney

Known for

Acting

Born

April 13, 1931

Birthplace

Port Jefferson, Long Island, New York, USA

Died

January 14, 2018 (aged 86)

Biography

Dan Gurney was an American racing driver, engineer, and team owner, widely regarded as one of the most versatile and innovative figures in motorsport history. Born in Port Jefferson, New York, Gurney competed in Formula 1, IndyCar, NASCAR, and sports car racing, achieving success across all these disciplines. He was the first driver to win races in Formula 1, IndyCar, NASCAR, and sports cars, a testament to his skill and adaptability.

Gurney’s engineering talents led him to establish his own team, All American Racers (AAR), where he designed and raced the Eagle Mk1, famously winning the 1967 Belgian Grand Prix—an accomplishment that made him one of the few drivers to win an F1 race in a car...