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Who was the first Driver to spray champagne after a victory?

Started by FL SAAC, June 21, 2024, 12:53:53 PM

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FL SAAC

June 21, 2024, 12:53:53 PM

The first person to spray his contenders with champagne was the American racing driver, Dan Gurney.

Dan participated in several categories (usual back in the days) such as Formula One, NASCAR and Indy Car.

He won the 1959 12 Hours of Sebring while racing a Ferrari 250 TestaRossa for the Scuderia Ferrari, with fellow drivers Chuck Daigh, Phil Hill and Olivier Gendebien.

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