Gordon Eugene Smiley (April 20, 1949 - May 15, 1982) was an American race car driver from Omaha, Nebraska who was killed in a single-car crash at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He was inducted into the Nebraska Auto Racing Hall of Fame in 2000.
Driving his first race at age 19, Smiley was an accomplished road racer. He raced SCCA Formula Ford, Formula Atlantic (SCCA Formula B), Can-Am, Formula 5000 and Formula Super Vee, winning in each series while setting 25 track records, winning the SCCA National Championship four times prior to turning pro in 1974.
In 1979, he raced in the British Formula One Series (sometimes called the "Aurora Formula One Series") for the Surtees Team, and in 11 races he had eight top-10 finishes, including a win at Silverstone, England in 1979.
Smiley raced in the Indianapolis 500 twice, in 1980 and 1981, and was killed while trying to qualify for a third in 1982.
In the 1980 Indianapolis 500, Smiley qualified Patrick Racing's Valvoline Phoenix/Cosworth in 20th position. His race ended when the turbocharger blew on lap 47, causing him to finish 25th.
Gordon Smiley Fatal Crash in Detail *WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES*
Gordon Smiley Rare Color and B&W; Wire Photos That Show His Body Amongst The Wreckage
MOTORSPORT VIDEO MEMORIAL - Gordon Smiley
1982 Indianapolis 500 Time Trials Gordon Smiley Death Original ABC Broadcast 05/15/1982
Gordon Smiley's Fatal Crash
Gordon Smiley
Gordon Smiley Newscast That Aired In Canada 05-15-1982
Gordon Smiley fatal Indy 500 Crash @ Indianapolis 1982
Gordon Smiley horrific fatal Crash @ Indy 500 1982
Gordon Smiley fatal Crash @ Indy 500 1982
Gordon Smiley 1979 Silverstone Part5
Gordon Smiley Frame by Frame Study From Turn 3 Camera 1982 Indy 500
Gordon Smiley: Footage Not From ABC: 3rd and 4th Camera Locations
1982 Indianapolis 500 Time Trials
Gordon Smiley Fatal Crash in Detail *WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES*
Gordon Smiley Rare Color and B&W; Wire Photos That Show His Body Amongst The Wreckage
MOTORSPORT VIDEO MEMORIAL - Gordon Smiley
1982 Indianapolis 500 Time Trials Gordon Smiley Death Original ABC Broadcast 05/15/1982
Gordon Smiley's Fatal Crash
Gordon Smiley
Gordon Smiley Newscast That Aired In Canada 05-15-1982
Gordon Smiley fatal Indy 500 Crash @ Indianapolis 1982
Gordon Smiley horrific fatal Crash @ Indy 500 1982
Gordon Smiley fatal Crash @ Indy 500 1982
Gordon Smiley 1979 Silverstone Part5
Gordon Smiley Frame by Frame Study From Turn 3 Camera 1982 Indy 500
Gordon Smiley: Footage Not From ABC: 3rd and 4th Camera Locations
1982 Indianapolis 500 Time Trials
Gordon Smiley Newscast
Gordon Smiley Rare 1981 Indy 500 Crash and Frustrated Pit Stop
Gordon Smiley horrible fatal Crash @ Indy 500 1982
GORDON SMILEY 1979 SILVERSTONE PART3
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Start Crash & Gordon Smiley Fatal Crash 1982 Indy 500
Gordon Smiley Indianapolis 500 1981
Aurora Brands Hatch 1979 Part6 (Gordon Smiley)
Gordon Smiley 1979 Silverstone part2
Camp Kupugani - Kevin Gordon and Natasha Jackson, Camp Directors interviewed by Tavis Smiley
Rickey Smiley Morning Show 3-11-15
Rickey Smiley Morning Show 3-12-15
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Gordon Smiley 1979 Silverstone Part1
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Nick Gordon Interview with Dr. Phil (My Review 3/12/2015) SMH
Gordon Smiley 1979 Silverstone Part4
Megan's Opinion Nick Gordon Interview, Intervention, Bobbi Kristina Brown, Dr Phil
Gary Oldman interview HD [17th Feb 2014]
Bobby Brown interview on Tavis Smiley show part 2