Robin Miller’s IndyCar Memories: Dan Gurney

From sports cars to Formula 1 in 23 races, building and driving his own F1 car to victory and a versatile star who won in Indy cars, Can-Am, NASCAR, F1 and sports cars, Dan Gurney's legacy extends way beyond his accomplishments behind the wheel.

His All-American Racers helped changed the face of Indy car racing with its Eagles, he helped accelerate the aerodynamic age with his "Gurney flap," his White Paper was the genesis of CART and IndyCar's most successful era and his clout made the Long Beach Grand Prix a reality.

The Big Eagle is America's most influential racer and, at 85, is still sharp with his observations and memories. RACER's Robin Miller says the best present in the world is talking to Gurney on the phone twice a month and listening to stories about his amazing life.