A tip of the cap to the “Flying Hawaiian,” Danny Ongais, who turns 70 today.
In a career that spanned the 1960s to the 21st century, Danny Ongais captivated fans in IndyCars, Formula 1, drag racing cars and sports cars with his flamboyant, win-or-bust style. He scored six Indy car wins, but led many others before his car failed under him, unable to match his relentless pace, while a series of grinding crashes in Indy cars in the early ’80s put a damper on his career.
Still the only native Hawaiian to  … More
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