Tony Gaze
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![Tony Gaze, Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne, Victoria, 26th March 2011. Copyright LAT Photographic (www.latphoto.co.uk), 2011. Used with permission. Tony Gaze, Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne, Victoria, 26th March 2011. Copyright LAT Photographic (www.latphoto.co.uk), 2011. Used with permission.](/Images/allimagesarecopyright.png)
Tony Gaze, Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne, Victoria, 26th March 2011. Copyright LAT Photographic 2011. Used with permission.
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