Hurley Haywood

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) [http://www.porschedriving.com/instructors/haywood.htm Porsche Sport Driving School Instructor Profile] ] . 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. [http://www.porschedriving.com/instructors/haywood.htm Porsche Sport Driving School Instructor Profile] ]

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