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Danny Ongais was an American racing driver from Hawaii who competed in various categories, including drag racing, sports car, Indy car, and Formula One. He won six Indy car races, the NHRA U.S. Nationals, and the 24 Hours of Daytona, but also suffered multiple crashes and injuries.
Danny Ongais, a race-winner and ace qualifier in Indy car racing whose career spanned three decades died last weekend congestive heart complications. David Malsher-Lopez Indianapolis...
May 20, 2022 · Danny Ongais was the first and highest-finishing Hawaiian starter at the Indy 500, known for his fearless and hard-charging style. He also competed in drag racing, Formula 1 and sports car racing, and survived some of the most violent crashes in Indy history.
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Mar 1, 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...
Feb 28, 2022 · Ongais was a versatile and brave driver who competed in drag racing, Formula 1, sports car racing and IndyCar, with 11 starts at Indianapolis. He survived several serious crashes and set speed records on the Bonneville Salt Flats.
Mar 1, 2022 · Ongais was the only native Hawaiian to start the Indianapolis 500 11 times and also competed in Formula 1 and NHRA drag racing. He died of congestive heart complications on Feb. 26 and was remembered by fans and fellow drivers as a racer's racer.
Mar 1, 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.
