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Old 1 Mar 2022, 17:51 (Ref:4100770)   #1
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Danny "Fly'in Hawaiian" Ongais 1942-202w

He passed on February 26, 2022.

Motorcycle, Drag, Formula Cars, Sports Cars, and Indy Car star.


Started 4 Grands Prix. Won the Daytona 24 Hours (with Haywood and Field). Won in Indy Cars.

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Aw man! Just heard this news. Dude drove everything and drove everything pretty darn well. RIP
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R.I.P

As I understand it, he had incredible natural talent and bravery. Could handle anything and get the best out of whatever it was quickly.
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R.I.P

As I understand it, he had incredible natural talent and bravery. Could handle anything and get the best out of whatever it was quickly.
He was a real talent in a lot of ways. He benefitted enormously from Ted Field's support, and grew as a road racer/oval racer.


Also, wow, I was not drinking when I created the post and I am a bit embarrassed at my typing (actually a stylus on virtual keyboard) and my serious lack of proof reading ability.
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