As we approach the 100th Indy500, a look back at a piece we did in 2011 on the legendary Dan Gurney. Sure, he never won the 500 as a driver, but his winning legacy goes well beyond that
Don't forget the 1966 12 Hrs of Sebring where his car would not start to begin the race, got it running after all the other cars got a head start, raced to the front, and then his engine quit on him about less than a 1/4 mile from the finish. He was so disappointed that he pushed the car to the finish line causing him to be disqualified.
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Don't forget the 1966 12 Hrs of Sebring where his car would not start to begin the race, got it running after all the other cars got a head start, raced to the front, and then his engine quit on him about less than a 1/4 mile from the finish. He was so disappointed that he pushed the car to the finish line causing him to be disqualified.