Click on the following link for an Autoweek article about Dan Gurney participation on a panel celebrating 50 years of the Ford GT40 at the Amelia Island Concours:
http://www.autoweek....ews01/130229987
Here's are a few more Autoweek articles about the 50th anniversary of the Ford GT40:
http://www.autoweek....EWS01/130209811
http://www.autoweek....EWS01/121009916
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Dan Gurney Joins Ford GT40 Panel at Amelia Island Concours
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, Mar 08 2013 01:52 PM
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Posted 08 March 2013 - 06:37 PM
Good to have heros still around. Two legends at Amelia Island this year: Dan and his Ford GT40. That's an awesome story.
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Posted 08 March 2013 - 07:06 PM
How many people know that Dan Gurney started the spraying of the champagne after a race win?
How many people remember it ????
How many people remember it ????
Cheers,
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Posted 08 March 2013 - 08:14 PM
I do. "Dan Gurney For President"!
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Posted 09 March 2013 - 04:40 AM
The Ford GT40 has always been my favorite. Timeless beauty.
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Posted 09 March 2013 - 05:04 AM
twobjshelbys, on 08 March 2013 - 07:06 PM, said:
How many people know that Dan Gurney started the spraying of the champagne after a race win?
How many people remember it ????
How many people remember it ????
Knew that fact, but wasnt around yet when he did it. Gurney is the man.
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True Forged Chicane Wheels w/ Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires: 275/30/20 Front and 285/30/20 Rear
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Shelby Billet Aluminum Watts Link
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Ford Racing Springs
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True Forged Chicane Wheels w/ Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires: 275/30/20 Front and 285/30/20 Rear
JLT Cold Air Kit and SCT Tune
Flowmaster Exhaust
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Shelby Billet Aluminum Watts Link
Metco Billet Aluminum Rear Lower Control Arms
Ford Racing Springs
Carbon fiber upgrades: Front Splitter, Rocker Panels, Rear Mud Guards, Rear Diffuser, Side View Mirror Inserts, Hood Vents
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Posted 09 March 2013 - 06:23 AM
Maybe Dan can discuss his purchase of AAR, and his career racing the AAR 'Cuda.
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