It is with some sadness that we report that noted actor, racer and all around nice guy James Garner passed away this weekend of natural causes at the age of 86. Garner's first big break in the acting world was as the lead in the TV series
Maverick, but as gearheads we will forever remember his breakout as the lead in the
1966 film Grand Prix. Most of the other actors in the movies were only willing to drive the cars at low speeds or flat out refused to do anything other than towed shots, but Garner discovered he had a knack for high speed driving and he developed a fascination with racing that continued for many years.
