Pit Stop: Life at Speed, Hurley Haywood

In this Pit Stop episode of The Logbook, host Rick Hughey from the International Motor Racing Research Center interviews legendary racing driver Hurley Haywood. The conversation explores Haywood's early life in Illinois, his passion for driving, and the pivotal moments of his racing career, including meeting Peter Gregg, transitioning from motorcycles to autocrossing, and achieving multiple IMSA championships. Haywood discusses his experiences racing in the Can Am Series, his time in Vietnam, and his Le Mans victories. The episode highlights his evolution as a driver, his involvement with various racing teams, and the strategic and marketing aspects of modern racing. Haywood also reflects on the technology and professionalism in motorsports, emphasizing the importance of stability in racing regulations and the role of racing in automotive development. This episode was originally recorded in August 2004 at Watkins Glen International and has been remastered for this podcast. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Early Life and Racing Beginnings 01:58 Meeting Peter Gregg and Early Racing Career 03:37 First Major Wins and Military Service 04:23 IMSA Championships and Can Am Series 05:19 Challenges and Triumphs in Racing 05:54 The Can Am Experience 07:50 Racing with Brumos and Prototype Cars 15:56 Marketing and Evolution of Racing 20:01 Le Mans and Daytona Comparisons 22:14 International Race of Champions 23:55 Conclusion and Credits ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram This episode is part of our HISTORY OF MOTORSPORTS SERIES and is sponsored in part by: The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), The Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Argetsinger Family.