Sebring International Raceway names first 15 drivers to ‘Class of 75’

Sebring International Raceway has announced the first 15 drivers selected for its historic ‘Class of 75’. This recognition honors the most successful competitors in the history of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring ahead of the event’s 75th running on March 20, 2027.

Racing legend Mario Andretti headlines the inaugural group, which includes Bob Akin, Joao Barbosa, Geoff Brabham, Derek Daly, Phil Hill, Bruce Jennings, Sascha Maassen, John Morton, Jim Pace, Hans Stuck, Nick Tandy, Richard Thompson, Fermin Velez, and Andy Wallace. The selections were determined by a 10-person panel of sports car racing experts.

The 75 honorees will be released in five monthly groups of 15 through January. The remaining names are scheduled for announcement on October 13, November 10, December 15, and January 12. The list spans the race's history from its inception in 1952 to the modern IMSA era.