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Danny Ongais (May 21, 1942 [ a] – February 26, 2022) was an American racing driver. [ 1] Ongais was the only Hawaiian born driver to compete in the Indianapolis 500. He competed professionally in motorcycle, sports car, CART, IndyCar, Formula One, and drag racing.
28 Feb 2022 · The only native of Hawaii to start the Indianapolis 500, Ongais was nicknamed “Danny On-The-Gas” and the “Flyin’ Hawaiian” for his bravery and commitment in overpowered late ’70s Indy cars,...
1 Mac 2022 · The Hawaiian driver made history by being the only one to start the Indianapolis 500 11 times and set many speed records in drag racing. He died of congestive heart complications in California in February 2022.
1 Mac 2022 · The Hawaiian driver was known for his speed, versatility and survival in various racing categories, from drag racing to Formula 1. He made his final Indy 500 start in 1996 after a tragic crash that killed pole sitter Scott Brayton.
28 Feb 2022 · Danny Ongais, a versatile Hawaiian racer who competed in Indy cars, Formula 1, sports cars and drag racing, died at 79. He made 11 starts at the Indy 500, setting a career-best fourth in 1979, and also raced in F1 and CART.
1 Mac 2022 · Danny Ongais, the only Hawaiian to drive in the Indy 500 and one of the most versatile drivers of his era, died Feb. 26 of congestive heart complications in Anaheim Hills, California, the...
28 Feb 2022 · Danny Ongais, the Hawaiian driver admired by fans and competitors for his speed and bravery in an Indianapolis 500 career spanning three decades, died Feb. 26 of congestive heart complications in Anaheim Hills, California. He was 79.
