Mario Andretti tops the inaugural slate of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring “Class of 75,” a hall‑of‑fame crafted to honor the most successful drivers in the race’s 75-year history.
Hall of Fame Unveiled
The first fifteen figures were selected by a ten‑member panel of racing experts and will be announced in increments of fifteen until the final list is complete in January, ahead of Sebring’s 75th run on March 20, 2027.
Highlight Rewind of the First 15 Inductees
Below goes beyond the original lineup, weaving key achievements into a single narrative. Each inductee starred in milestones that marked their signatures at the endurance classic.
- Mario Andretti – Clinched overall victories in 1967, 1970, and 1972, with the 1970 win in the No. 21 Ferrari 512S standing as a turning point that ended a 23‑year finish gap.
- Bob Akin – Dominated with two overall wins in 1979 and 1986, the latter setting a speed record that lasted over two decades.
- Geoff Brabham – Alongside Chip Robinson and Arie Luyendyk, secured overall wins in 1989 and 1991, prevailing in the Nissan GTP‑powered siblings.
- Derek Daly – Started with an overall win in 1990 and followed with a 1991 victory, consistently finishing on the podium across his brief scores.
- Phil Hill – Garnered overall titles in 1958, 1959, and 1961, while also securing multiple class championships and the Triple Crown of endurance racing.
- Bruce Jennings – Made 18 starts, achieving podiums throughout his career, most notable a class win and third place in 1962.
- Sascha Maassen – Secured five victories across 13 starts, with a four‑year streak of class wins (2001‑2004) and a final 2010 LMP2 title.
- John Morton – His lone overall win lay in 1994, coupled with class triumphs in 1993 and 1995.
- Jim Pace – Claimed an overall victory in 1996 with the Riley & Scott Oldsmobile, backed by class wins in the early 1990s.
- Hans Stuck – Four overall successes, four class titles, including a 1975 BMW factory win that inaugurated US triumphs.
- Nick Tandy – Contributed GT class victories in 2018‑2020, and stepped onto the overall winner’s podium in 2025 with the Porsche Penske 963.
- Richard “Flying Dentist” Thompson – Debuted in 1952, finished eighth, and captured class wins in 1952 and 1957, with 14 total starts.
- Fermin Velez – Made history with back‑to‑back overall wins in 1995 and 1996, piloting a Ferrari 333SP.
- Andy Wallace – Secured overall titles in 1992 and 1993 under Toyota, and added class wins throughout the 1990s.
- Joao Barbosa – Returned to victory lane in 2022, adding LMP3 honors after a career of 14 starts, including a 2015 overall win.
Following the Reveal Cycle
The second group of fifteen will drop on October 13, the third on November 10, the fourth on December 15, and the final cohort on January 12. These staggered releases build sustained buzz as Sebring’s 75th edition approaches.
What Lies Ahead
With the hall‑of‑fame list nearing completion, 2027’s race promises to celebrate a continuum of driver brilliance while offering a fresh competitive narrative for contemporary teams and trackside fans alike.
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