# Fangio, Haywood named in Sebring's 75th anniversary driver group

> Juan Manuel Fangio and Hurley Haywood join third batch of Sebring's 75 all-time greatest drivers for 2027 race milestone.
- Title: Fangio, Haywood named in Sebring's 75th anniversary driver…
- Summary: Juan Manuel Fangio and Hurley Haywood join third batch of Sebring's 75 all-time greatest drivers for 2027 race milestone.
- Keywords: sebring, formula 1, 12 hours of sebring, class of 75, juan manuel fangio, hurley haywood, sebring motorsport, motorsport, Yahoo Sports
- Source: Yahoo Sports — https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fangio-haywood-deadline-third-batch-153548748.html
- Published: 2026-11-10T15:35:48+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: sebring, formula 1, 12 hours of sebring, class of 75, juan manuel fangio, hurley haywood, sebring motorsport, motorsport, sports
## Sebring's 75th anniversary drivers
Sebring International Raceway selects 75 drivers for its 12 Hours of Sebring history milestone.
## Third batch of drivers announced
Juan Manuel Fangio and Hurley Haywood lead third group of 15 drivers for Sebring's 75th anniversary list.
## Fangio's Sebring record
Fangio won two 12-Hour overall titles at Sebring in 1956 and 1957, with only three race starts.
## Haywood's Sebring record
Haywood won twice overall at Sebring in 1973 and 1981 and made 28 starts, a record only surpassed by Bill Auberlen.
## Frank Biela's wins
Frank Biela won four overall Sebring races between 1999 and 2007, all with Audi teams.
## Vic Elford's Sebring record
Vic Elford won one overall Sebring race in 1971 and finished second in his first race in 1968.
## Ron Fellows' Corvette record
Ron Fellows won four Sebring races in Corvettes between 1999 and 2008, with consistent podium finishes.
## Oliver Gavin's wins
Oliver Gavin won six class titles at Sebring in Corvettes and Saleen cars, with his first win in 2001.
## Olivier Gendebien's wins
Olivier Gendebien won three overall Sebring races between 1957 and 1962, with his first win in 1959.
## Hurley Haywood's record
Haywood won twice overall at Sebring in 1973 and 1981 and made 28 starts, a record only surpassed by Bill Auberlen.
## Bob Holbert's wins
Bob Holbert won his class five times in seven Sebring starts, with his last race in a Shelby Cobra.
## Charles Mendez's role
Charles Mendez promoted Sebring Motor Sports International and won the 12 Hours overall in 1978.
## Dirk Müller's record
Dirk Müller won three class titles at Sebring with two different manufacturers, last racing in 2024.
## Next driver groups
The fourth batch of 15 drivers will be announced on December 15, 2026, with the final group on January 12, 2027.
## Key takeaway

Juan Manuel Fangio and Hurley Haywood are among 15 drivers selected for Sebring's 75th anniversary 'Class of 75' list, with the final group announced in January 2027.