Dan Gurney’s legacy in motor racing cannot be captured by statistics alone. He was never defined by a single category — not just a Formula One driver, not just an engineer, not just a team owner — but by the rare ability to move between all three.

On the anniversary of his death, this episode explores how Gurney earned respect in a European-dominated Formula One world, delivered landmark victories for Porsche and Brabham, and then took the bold step of building his own Grand Prix car through All American Racers. It traces the singular achievement of Eagle’s victory at Spa in 1967, before widening out to a career that also included success in NASCAR and a defining win at Le Mans.

Beyond the results, the episode reflects on Gurney’s lasting influence — from the thinking that shaped his driving to the simple aerodynamic idea that still bears his name. This is not the story of domination, but of authorship: a driver who built his own path, and in doing so expanded what motor racing could be.

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