It only makes sense that Hurley would be the first guest. Who else did so much for the brand and Brumos. He and Peter put them on the map.
By Colin Wood
Jun 22, 2020
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"Inside the 59" is a new monthly series of live videos that will feature personal interviews with iconic individuals from the motorsports and collector car worlds, as well as museum tours of the expansive Brumos Collection in Jacksonville, Florida.
The series is meant to pay tribute to the Brumos brand, and what better way to do that than to interview legendary driver and Brumos partner Hurley Haywood for the first episode.
Credited with multiple career victories that include the 24 Hours of Daytona, 24 Hours of LeMans and the 12 Hours of Sebring, Haywood was instrumental in making Brumos an international legend.
Catch the first episode on June 25 at 12:00 p.m. ET on Brumos's Facebook or Instagram pages.
Read the full release below:
BRUMOS COLLECTION LAUNCHES “INSIDE THE 59” FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM LIVE MONTHLY SERIES
Program gets underway at noon ET on June 25 with special visit from legendary racer and Brumos Dignitary Hurley Haywood
JACKSONVILLE, FL (June 19, 2020) – The Brumos Collection today announced the launch of “Inside The 59,” a series of monthly Facebook/Instagram live special events that will feature both on-site and remote guests, including prominent members of the international motorsports and collector car worlds.
Paying tribute to the iconic Brumos 59 motorsports brand, the series will get underway at noon ET on June 25 with a special visit from legendary racer Hurley Haywood. Viewers can tune in through the Brumos Collection’s Facebook or Instagram page. For updates on “Inside The 59,” please follow @TheBrumosCollection on Facebook and Instagram.
Opened in January, the magnificent 35,000 square-foot interactive museum is dedicated to the technology, innovation and historical significance behind some of the world’s finest automobiles. Home to more than three dozen rare, historically acclaimed race and collector cars, the facility has been closed to the public since March, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Although we’ve been closed to the public for almost four months, interest in our collection continues to be remarkable,” said Executive Director Brandon Starks. “As the first person to join us, Hurley was a natural choice, because he has played such a critical role in the success of our brand, both on and off the racetrack. This will also give fans a one-of-a-kind experience and an opportunity to send in questions that will be incorporated into our conversation.”
With five overall victories at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, three at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and two at the 12 Hours of Sebring, Haywood is credited with the 1988 Trans-Am title, two IMSA GT Championship titles and 23 wins, three Norelco Cup championships, a SuperCar title and 18 IndyCar starts.
In fitting tribute to his four-decade partnership with Brumos, the Collection is highlighted by displays of Haywood’s most famous racecars, including his Porsche 917/10 Can-Am; the 1971 IMSA GT championship-winning 1971 Porsche 914/6 GT driven by Haywood and teammate Peter Gregg; the 1970 Porsche 911S that initiated Haywood’s relationship with Brumos; his 1978 Daytona-winning Porsche 911 RSR; 1979 Porsche 935; the 1991 Porsche 964 Turbo IMSA Supercar; and the 1986 Porsche 962 Haywood drove with partner A.J. Foyt. In addition, a trove of championship trophies and memorabilia tracing Haywood’s brilliant career is showcased at the Collection.
It only makes sense that Hurley would be the first guest. Who else did so much for the brand and Brumos. He and Peter put them on the map.
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