With his extraordinary track record and endurance racing experience, Tom Kristensen, win record-holder at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, is the perfect candidate to serve as the Grand Marshal at the 2020 SuperSebring.

Tom Kristensen: “It’s a great honor to be named Grand Marshal for both events and I can’t wait to be back at Sebring. The particular challenges of this historic track are still clear in my mind, and the event always has such fantastic competitors and fans! I consider myself very lucky to have won the 12-hour race seven times and have so many great memories of incredible battles over the years. You have to be tough to win at Sebring – both the car and the driver – and the slogan 'respect the bumps' is one of the truest in all motorsport.” 

Gérard Neveu, WEC CEO: “There are many endurance drivers who have achieved success at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and Sebring, but there is only one Mr. Le Mans. Tom’s incredible career speaks for itself and his record number of victories at Sebring as well as Le Mans make him the perfect Grand Marshal for this second consecutive SuperSebring event. We are truly delighted that he has agreed to take on this role, and we know that he will be greeted by everyone around the track with the respect and admiration that he deserves.”

John Doonan, IMSA President: “Tom Kristensen earned legendary status in endurance racing through his many successes at both the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Presented by Advance Auto Parts. His records at both events may never be broken, making him a natural choice for this prestigious honor. We’re proud to welcome Tom as the Grand Marshal for SuperSebring 2020. With our recent historic announcement of convergence at the Rolex 24, Tom is the perfect example of a driver who has competed on both major stages that will soon become one common top platform.”

Click for the 1000 of Sebring provisional entry list. 

For more info on the FIA World Endurance Championship, go to the official FIA WEC website.