Tony Gaze
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Born: |
03 Feb 1920 |
Died: |
29 Jul 2013 |
Nationality: |
Australia |
Grands Prix: | 3 (1952) |
WW2 flying hero (DFC and 2 bar holder) who was also pivotal in Goodwood's foundation and the development of Australian motorsport. Gaze was the only Australian to be awarded a DFC in WW2. It was only when his 2nd wife, Diana, died in 2012, that his health took a downturn, as before that he attended historic festivals and even the Australian GP in 2011. Awarded the OAM for services to motorsport in 2006. A week after his death, his step-grandson, James Davison, made his IRL debut, citing Gaze as his inspiration for his career.
Biography last updated 2 Aug 2013