Dan Gurney is a man whose accomplishments need no introduction. In addition to winning in everything from Formula One to NASCAR, Gurney can also lay claim to a long and successful career as a team owner, car constructor and truly one of racing’s nicest and most approachable individuals. In this first installment of a two-part interview, Casey Annis talks with Gurney about his career as a driver.

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