The prototype Gurney flap was developed on the 1971 Olsonite Eagle in advance of a USAC rule change that allowed detached wings for 1972. But for a twist of fate, the Gurney flap might well be known ...
In the world of motorsport, the name of Dan Gurney is rightfully hailed as one of the greatest racers ever to have honored the horsepower jousts. From the champagne celebration to the AAR ‘Cuda, his ...
While some may think of us as simple folk, gearheads often have the best stories. Among the many genres, which include “Run-ins with the 5-0” and “Tall Tales from the Drag Strip,” my favorite might be ...
(Reuters) - American racer Dan Gurney, a Formula One and Le Mans 24 Hours winner in the 1960s who started a trend by spraying champagne on the victory podium, died in California on Sunday aged 86. The ...
Dan Gurney’s iconic 1961 Chevy Impala has returned to California, concluding an extraordinary six-decade journey that took it across the world. Per a report from The Drive, the racing legend’s Impala ...
Chevrolet has won more stock car races than any other brand in history, and it ran Impalas in NASCAR from 1959 to 1964, then again from 2007 to 2012. So it’s no surprise that the great American racer ...