| Hurley Haywood | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Haywood in 1994 | |
| Born | (1948-05-04)May 4, 1948 (age 77) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| 24 Hours of Le Mans career | |
| Years | 1977–1983, 1985–1987, 1990–1991, 1993–1994 |
| Best finish | 1st (1977,1983,1994) |
| Class wins | 3 (1977,1983,1994) |
Harris Hurley Haywood (born May 4, 1948)[1] is an American former race car driver. Haywood has won multiple events, including five overall victories at the24 Hours of Daytona, three at the24 Hours of Le Mans, and two at the12 Hours of Sebring and was the fifth driver to complete the informaltriple Crown of endurance racing. He is credited with the 1988 Trans-Am title, twoIMSA GT Championship titles and 23 wins, three Norelco Cup championships, a SuperCar title and five IndyCar starts.
Haywood won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in1977 (Porsche 936),1983 (Porsche 956) and1994 (Dauer 962 Le Mans) and is tied as the most successful driver at the24 Hours of Daytona with five wins (1973, 1975, 1977, 1979, and 1991).[2] He won the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1973 and 1981. He also drove in the 1980Indianapolis 500 finishing eighteenth. He represented IMSA four times in theInternational Race of Champions (1986, 1989, 1992, 1995).[3] In 1970, he was drafted into the army where he served asSpecialist 4 with the 164th Aviation Group nearSaigon during theVietnam War.[4] After completing his tour of duty, he won his first IMSA GT title in 1971.[5]
AfterPeter H. Gregg's death, Haywood was a spokesperson and executive with Brumos Automotive dealerships.[6]
Haywood is the honorary chief driving instructor at the Porsche Track Experience, held at theBarber Motorsports Park outsideBirmingham, Alabama.[7][2]Patrick Dempsey produced a documentary film,Hurley, about Haywood's life.[8]
In honor of his historical achievements, he was invited to perform the ceremonial duties of Grand Marshal at the2019 24 Hours of Le Mans.[9]
Haywood served in the164th Aviation Group during theVietnam War.[10]
In February 2018, Haywood publiclycame out as gay in his autobiographyHurley: From The Beginning.[11]
In June 2019, to mark the50th anniversary of theStonewall riots, an event widely considered a watershed moment in the modernLGBTQ rights movement,Queerty named him one of thePride50 "trailblazing individuals who actively ensure society remains moving towardsequality, acceptance and dignity for allqueer people".[12]
He was inducted into theMotorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2005.[13]
(key) (Races inbold indicate pole position)
| Year | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Rank | Points | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Lindsey Hopkins Racing | ONT | INDY 18 | MIL | POC | MDO | MCH | WGL | MIL | ONT | MCH | MEX | PHX | 52nd | 20 | [16] |
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by None | IMSA GT champion 1971–1972 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans 1977 with: Jacky Ickx Jürgen Barth | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans 1983 with: Vern Schuppan Al Holbert | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Trans-Am Series champion 1988 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans 1994 with: Yannick Dalmas Mauro Baldi | Succeeded by |
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