Hurley Haywood
Encyclopedia
Hurley Haywood is an American race-car driver who won the 24 Hours of Le Mans
in 1977
(Porsche 936
), 1983
(Porsche 956
) and 1994
(Dauer 962 Le Mans
) and is the most successful driver at the 24 Hours of Daytona
with 5 wins (1973, 1975, 1977, 1979, and 1991). He won the 12 Hours of Sebring
in 1973 and 1981. He also drove in the 1980 Indianapolis 500
finishing 18th. He also represented IMSA four times in the International Race of Champions
(1986, 1989, 1992, 1995). In 1970, he was drafted into the Vietnam War
where he served as Specialist 4. By the time he returned from his tour of duty, he returned to his winning ways with his first IMSA GT title in 1971.
After Peter H. Gregg's death, he has been the main leader behind Brumos Automotive dealerships, which he is at today.
He is quoted to have said, "If you have one ounce of energy left, then you haven't done your job properly".
He is currently the Chief Driving Instructor at the Porsche Sport Driving School held at the Barber Motorsports Park
outside Birmingham, Alabama
.
24 Hours of Le Mans
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the world's oldest sports car race in endurance racing, held annually since near the town of Le Mans, France. Commonly known as the Grand Prix of Endurance and Efficiency, race teams have to balance speed against the cars' ability to run for 24 hours without sustaining...
in 1977
1977 24 Hours of Le Mans
The 1977 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 45th Grand Prix of Endurance, and took place on June 11 and 12 1977.-Race:The Porsche 936 turbo won again in 1977 against the Renault and Mirage Renault, with extraordinary driving efforts by Jacky Ickx...
(Porsche 936
Porsche 936
The Porsche 936 was a racing car introduced in 1976 by Porsche as a delayed successor to the Porsche 908, a three litre sportscar prototype which was retired by the factory after 1971...
), 1983
1983 24 Hours of Le Mans
The 1983 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 51st Grand Prix of Endurance, and took place on June 18 and 19 1983. It was also the fourth round of both the World Endurance Championship and European Endurance Championship. The win was fought right down to the line between the Rothmans Porsche 956s of Al...
(Porsche 956
Porsche 956
The Porsche 956 was a Group C sports-prototype racing car designed by Norbert Singer and built by Porsche in 1982 for the FIA World Sportscar Championship...
) and 1994
1994 24 Hours of Le Mans
The 1994 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 62nd Grand Prix of Endurance, and took place on June 19 and 20, 1994.-Race:The 1994 race was won by a car that had its roots in a 10 year old design...
(Dauer 962 Le Mans
Dauer 962 Le Mans
The Dauer 962 Le Mans is a sports car based on the Porsche 962 racing car. Built by German Jochen Dauer's Dauer Racing, a racing version of this car went on to win the 1994 24 Hours of Le Mans with the support of Porsche through the use of regulation loopholes.- Road car :Dauer Racing produced...
) and is the most successful driver at the 24 Hours of Daytona
24 Hours of Daytona
The 24 Hours of Daytona, currently known as the Rolex 24 Daytona for sponsorship reasons, is a 24-hour sports car endurance race held annually at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. It is run on a combined road course, utilizing portions of the NASCAR tri-oval and an infield...
with 5 wins (1973, 1975, 1977, 1979, and 1991). He won the 12 Hours of Sebring
12 Hours of Sebring
The 12 Hours of Sebring is an annual motorsport endurance race for sports cars held at Sebring International Raceway, a former Army Air Force base in Sebring, Florida...
in 1973 and 1981. He also drove in the 1980 Indianapolis 500
Indianapolis 500
The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, also known as the Indianapolis 500, the 500 Miles at Indianapolis, the Indy 500 or The 500, is an American automobile race, held annually, typically on the last weekend in May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana...
finishing 18th. He also represented IMSA four times in the International Race of Champions
International Race of Champions
International Race of Champions, better known as IROC, was a North American auto racing competition, promoted as an equivalent of an American All-Star Game or The Masters...
(1986, 1989, 1992, 1995). In 1970, he was drafted into the Vietnam War
Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was a Cold War-era military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. This war followed the First Indochina War and was fought between North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies, and the government of...
where he served as Specialist 4. By the time he returned from his tour of duty, he returned to his winning ways with his first IMSA GT title in 1971.
After Peter H. Gregg's death, he has been the main leader behind Brumos Automotive dealerships, which he is at today.
He is quoted to have said, "If you have one ounce of energy left, then you haven't done your job properly".
He is currently the Chief Driving Instructor at the Porsche Sport Driving School held at the Barber Motorsports Park
Barber Motorsports Park
The Barber Motorsports Park is a multi-purpose racing facility located on the eastern fringes of Birmingham, Alabama, USA near Leeds. The facility was the vision of George Barber, and includes the Barber Vintage Motorsport Museum. In July 2009 officials announced that Barber will be the site of...
outside Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama. The city is the county seat of Jefferson County. According to the 2010 United States Census, Birmingham had a population of 212,237. The Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Area, in estimate by the U.S...
.