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I just got word from reliable sources (Bob Foren, his brother-in-law) that US rally legend Gene Henderson has passed away. He had been on dialysis for quite some time.
Probably his most significant career highlight was winning the 1972 Press On Regardless in a Jeep Wagoneer when it was a WRC event, becoming the only US driver to win a WRC event. As well as being a regular in the US rally championship for a number of years, he also ran many adventure rallies such as Alcan, and for many years operated his business Competition Limited.
I regret that I did not get to know Gene better (I was on his team for the 2000 Alcan rally), but I am honored to have known the man.
Ben
Probably his most significant career highlight was winning the 1972 Press On Regardless in a Jeep Wagoneer when it was a WRC event, becoming the only US driver to win a WRC event. As well as being a regular in the US rally championship for a number of years, he also ran many adventure rallies such as Alcan, and for many years operated his business Competition Limited.
I regret that I did not get to know Gene better (I was on his team for the 2000 Alcan rally), but I am honored to have known the man.
Ben