Hurley Haywood

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Hurley Haywood (born May 4, 1948 in Chicago) is an American race-car driver who won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1977 (Porsche 936), 1983 (Porsche 956) and 1994 (Dauer-Porsche 962) and is the most winning driver at the 24 Hours of Daytona with 5 (1973, 1975, 1977, 1979, and 1991). 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 4th Class. 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 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Preceded by Jacky Ickx Gijs van Lennep	Winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans 1977 with: Jacky Ickx Jürgen Barth	Succeeded by Jean-Pierre Jaussaud Didier Pironi
Preceded by Jacky Ickx Derek Bell	Winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans 1983 with: Vern Schuppan Al Holbert	Succeeded by Klaus Ludwig Henri Pescarolo
Preceded by Geoff Brabham Christophe Bouchut Eric Hélary	Winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans 1994 with: Yannick Dalmas Mauro Baldi	Succeeded by Yannick Dalmas J.J. Lehto Masanori Sekiya