Former Indy car, drag racing star Danny Ongais dies aged 79

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, but his love of speed had shown itself far earlier.
At the age of 18, he earned a Hawaiian state title in motorcycle racing, and he went on to become a drag racing ace. He finished runner-up in …Keep reading