Mario Andretti headlines first batch of Sebring’s 75 all-time greatest drivers
Racing legend Mario Andretti headlines the first group of inductees selected to the "Class of 75," an elite list honoring the most successful drivers in the history of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. The complete roster of 75 drivers will be revealed in batches of 15 between now and January, leading up to the historic 75th running of the endurance classic on March 20, 2027. The ... Keep…
Renowned racing figure Mario Andretti leads the inaugural group of 15 drivers chosen for the Class of 75 at the prestigious Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. This exclusive group, named through a panel of sports car racing experts, celebrates the sport's most accomplished competitors in anticipation of the race's 75th edition on March 20, 2027.
Andretti, with his three overall championships in 1967, 1970, and 1972, made an indelible mark at Sebring, including a dramatic victory in 1970 after substituting for a car with gearbox issues. His legacy among the 75 drivers highlights the circuit's rich history of multi-generational icons, from British veteran Bob Akin's 10 starts in the 1970s to Portuguese sensation Joao Barbosa's 14 appearances starting in 2000.
The Class of 75 roster, meticulously compiled over batches leading up to the historic event, commemorates Sebring's enduring legacy as an endurance racing landmark, with its inaugural race dating back to March 15, 1952, and continuous operation ever since, except for a 1974 hiatus due to the global energy crisis.
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