Hurley Haywood
Race car driver, Person
1948 –
Who is Hurley Haywood?
Hurley Haywood is an American race-car driver. He is said to be America's most decorated endurance driver in history. Hurley has won multiple events, including five overall victories at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, three at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and two at the 12 Hours of Sebring. He is credited with the 1988 Trans-Am title, two IMSA GT Championship titles and 23 wins, three Norelco Cup championships, a SuperCar title and 18 IndyCar starts.
He won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1977, 1983 and 1994 and is tied as the most successful driver at the 24 Hours of Daytona with 5 wins, alongside Scott Pruett's five wins,. He won the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1973 and 1981. He also drove in the 1980 Indianapolis 500 finishing 18th. He represented IMSA four times in the International Race of Champions. In 1970, he was drafted into the Vietnam War where he served as Specialist 4. After completing his tour of duty, he won his first IMSA GT title in 1971.
After Peter H. Gregg's death, Haywood has been the main leader behind Brumos Automotive dealerships.
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- Born
- May 4, 1948
Chicago - Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
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on July 23, 2013
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