RIP Dan Gurney

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RIP Dan Gurney

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Dan Gurney passes away, age 86

DAN Gurney, the first driver with victories in each of the Formula 1, IndyCar and NASCAR Cup series, died Sunday from complications of pneumonia.

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/dan- ... ay-995822/
http://www.news.com.au/sport/motorsport ... 1d14368716

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Ahh shit, terrible news!

RIP Mr Gurney.
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Sad news but to make it to 86 after racing when he did is quite the achievement.

Yes he was the first to win in F1, Indycar and NASCAR - who were the other two to do it so far?
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Montoya would be one.

Maybe Mario?


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Mario and Dan are only 2 to have won in F1, Sportscars, Indy and NASCAR.
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No idea Jiminee but Dan leaves us with a great legacy including the infamous Gurney Flap...
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