Mercedes is known to only have made two of them and they were both for Porsche. One is owned by Porsche, this one, "Buster", is part of the Brumos Collection. Carrying everything from 910s to 956s in its cargo hold this Porsche transporter is said to have "struck the fear of God in other team's hearts". The transporter was the first thing that …
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Video: Endurance Icon: Hurley Haywood
Even though we've personally interviewed Hurley many, many times, we still find his stories fascinating. In fact, each time we hear him talk about his history it seems like we learn something new. This video below is another great example. Shot in 2013 at the Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance it should have been release just prior …
Continue to the full articleEverything You Could Ever Want To Know About Hurley Haywood
Earlier in the week we showed you the logistics of moving a 919 Hybrid LMP1 race car from a transporter truck into the second floor of the Petersen Museum in LA in preparation for a pre-Monterey interview with Porsche great Hurley Haywood. For those of you in the LA area, perhaps you were able to attend the interview itself to meet Hurley and view …
Continue to the full articleHere’s How You Can Meet Hurley Haywood & See The Porsche 919 Up Close!
This Saturday, August 9th, visitors to the Petersen Automotive Museum have to opportunity to meet America's most decorated endurance driver (Hurley Haywood), get his autograph, listen as he talks through details of his career and view the Porsche 919 Hybrid LMP1 race car all at the same time. It's the superfecta of the Porsche racing world. …
Continue to the full articleThis Is How You Load The Porsche 919 Hybrid LMP1 Car Into The 2nd Floor Of The Petersen Museum
Saturday, August 9th Porsche racing legend Hurley Haywood will be at the Petersen Automotive Musuem to sign autographs and participate in an in-depth interview with MotoMan Studio. Joining Hurley for the event will be the Porsche 919 Hybrid LMP1 car that's currently on display in the Concourse Gallery of the museum. The event itself is free with …
Continue to the full articleWhat Fantasy Race Would Hurley Haywood Run Today Given The Chance?
One of best parts about publishing this site is the opportunities we get to rub elbows with the likes of Hurley Haywood. During Porsche press tours and other events we've spent countless hours listening to Hurley and his stories. He's always warm, genuine and passionate. As much as we cherish these opportunities, we're usually so overwhelmed …
Continue to the full articleOne Of Five Porsche 911 Carrera GTS “B59” Offered For Sale
A few years ago, Porsche wanted to do something special for Hurley Haywood as he entered retirement from professional sports car racing. In commemoration of his long career with the Brumos brand, predominately with Porsche, the factory assembled five special edition B59 versions of the 997 Carrera GTS. Five cars were built to commemorate Mr. …
Continue to the full articleLegendary Lineage Meets Legendary Driver – The Brumos Porsche B59 Story
UPDATE: One of the Brumos Porsche B59s is for sale! History was made back in 2011 when Brumos Porsche announced the creation of five rare, factory-built 911 Carrera GTS B59 Edition coupes built in honor of racing legend Hurley Haywood's amazing overall Daytona 24 Hour victory record. At the time, Haywood was the only racer to achieve five …
Continue to the full articleBreakfast With Vic Elford
It's still relatively quiet as we arrive at the far end of the Sebring paddock area for a quick breakfast in the IMSA hospitality tent. We know we'll be seeing some drivers, but we aren't quite sure who. Walking in we immediately notice some familiar faces in the form of Hurley Haywood and Vic Elford sitting at a table, leaning toward each other …
Continue to the full articleHurley Haywood Honored With RRDC’s 2014 Phil Hill Award
Hurley Haywood, winner of more endurance classics than any other driver in racing history, was honored by the Road Racing Drivers Club with the 2014 Phil Hill Award. RRDC president Bobby Rahal presented Haywood with the award at a dinner prior to the running of the Rolex 24 At Daytona, the season opener of the 2014 TUDOR United SportsCar …
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