Dan Gurney has passed away.

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How sad to hear. A great driver and fine gentleman. A friend and I had the chance to "look over his shoulder" in the paddock at Daytona in 1970. We had a pass for the pits and garages for the "24 Hours of Daytona" and were wandering the garage area, two 21 year old wide eyed fans admiring the factory unlimited sports racers from Porsche, Ferrari and Matra. Gurney was not driving for a factory team but was racing a Ferrari entered by NART. The car looked as though it was driven to the track and some numbers slapped on it. The hood was up on the Ferrari and Gurney and a mechanic were busy under it. We got as close as we could, trying not to be in the way, Mr Gurney moved a bit giving us a good view of the car's engine and smiled.

http://www.sportscardigest.com/1970-24-h...profile/4/

This link has some info on that race and photo credits of my friend, Fred Lewis.