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Dan Gurney turned the British Touring Car Championship on its head in 1961 when he unleashed a high-powered Chevrolet Impala on the field. The Big Eagle, driving the big American sedan, wore out th…
Dan Gurney caused a major upset in 1961 by bringing a powerful Chevrolet Impala to the British Touring Car Championship, effectively changing the competition’s dynamics. His dominant performance in the big American sedan challenged the previous supremacy of Jaguars and other leading brands in the series. Subsequently, measures were taken to stop the Impala’s success. Justin, Dan Gurney’s son and current head of All American Racers in Southern California, fulfilled a long-standing dream by acquiring the historic car from the U.K. The momentous event was captured in a video, which can be viewed on YouTube by clicking the link provided.
