2025 IMSA Hall of Fame Welcomes Nine Legendary Inductees in Third Class
The IMSA Hall of Fame announces its 2025 class featuring six distinguished individuals and three iconic race cars that shaped North American sports car racing history.
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The inductees include:
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Bob Akin: Two-time Sebring winner known for his iconic red Coca-Cola Porsche 962. His legacy continues through the annual Bob Akin Award presented to top Bronze-rated GTD drivers.
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Rob Dyson: Pioneering racer/team owner who dominated GTP class racing, securing 36 wins including two Rolex 24 At Daytona victories (1997, 1999).
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Elliott Forbes-Robinson: Versatile racer with 18 IMSA victories, including two Rolex 24 At Daytona wins, competing across multiple racing disciplines.
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Dan Gurney: Legendary racer whose All American Racers team revolutionized GTP with the Toyota-powered Eagle MkIII, winning 21 races between 1991-93.
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Don Panoz: Visionary who transformed sports car racing through the American Le Mans Series and served as IMSA vice chairman until 2018.
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Bob Tullius: Marketing pioneer who brought the iconic Group 44 Jaguar program to IMSA, securing 10 race wins and a Le Mans class victory.
Legendary Cars Inducted:
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BMW CSL: The "Batmobile" dominated mid-1970s competition, winning the 1975 Sebring 12 Hours and 1976 Rolex 24 At Daytona.
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Group 44 Jaguar GTP XJR-5 and XJR-7: Renowned for their beauty and V-12 power, these cars achieved multiple victories in 1980s IMSA competition.
The induction ceremony will take place at the WeatherTech Night of Champions following the Motul Petit Le Mans in October.
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