Dan Gurney

Born: 1931-04-13

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 of his own construction. He is also credited with introducing the iconic "Gurney flap," a small aerodynamic device that improved downforce and is widely used in motorsport today. Beyond his technical innovations, Gurney’s influence extended to the culture of racing, as he was the first driver to celebrate with champagne on the podium, starting a tradition now synonymous with motorsport. His legacy as a driver, innovator, and team owner remains a vital part of racing history.


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Grand Prix

as Dan Gurney (uncredited)
Released: 1966-12-21

The most daring drivers in the world have gathered to compete for the 1966 Formula One...

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McLaren

as Self
Released: 2016-02-14

The story of New Zealander Bruce McLaren, who founded the McLaren Motor Racing team, showing the...

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The 24 Hour War

as Self
Released: 2016-11-20

In the early 1960s, Henry Ford II and Enzo Ferrari went to war on the battlefield of Le Mans....

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Winning

as Himself (uncredited)
Released: 1969-05-22

Frank Capua is a rising star on the race circuit who dreams of winning the big one - the...

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Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2020-01-07

An in-depth profile of the life and career of Willy T. Ribbs - the controversial Black driver...

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This Time Tomorrow

as Self (voice)
Released: 1966-09-02

Documentary showing the 1966 Le Mans 24 hour endurance race.

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The Snake and the Stallion

as Dan Gurney
Released: 2002-06-17

The Snake and the Stallion tells the story of motor-sports legend, Carroll Shelby, a bankrupt...

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