1985 Porsche 962-HR1 - 'The Lowenbrau Car'::
Al Holbert's Spectacular Three-Time IMSA Championship Winner

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Instantly recognizable as ‘The Lowenbrau Car”, 962-HR1 and its predecessor (962-103) are by far the most successful and recognizable sports cars ever to race in the legendary IMSA GTP Series. Constructed by Holbert Racing under license from Porsche AG, HR1 is also an active tribute to Al Holbert who was, almost inarguably, the greatest sports car driver and team owner of his time.

The achievements of HR1 are without parallel and include an incredible three IMSA championships, ten overall wins and eighteen podium finishes. Holbert’s co-drivers in HR1 were Derek Bell, Chip Robinson and Al Unser, Jr.
 

Finish	Qualified	Event	Date	Driver(s)
1985
1	1 - 1:00.25	Portland 300km	7/28/85	Holbert
7	4	Sears Point 300km	8/4/85	Holbert
26	5	Road America 500	8/25/85	Holbert, Bell
1	2 - 1:12.46	Pocono 500km	9/8/85	Holbert, Bell
1	1 - 1:38.04	Watkins Glen 500km	9/29/85	Holbert, Bell
22	3	Columbus 500k	10/6/85	Holbert
1	3 - 1:40.05	Daytona 3hr	12/1/85	Holbert, Unser, Jr.
1986
6	4	Miami 3hr	3/2/86	Holbert, Bell
3	2	Road Atlanta 500k	4/6/86	Holbert, Bell
28	4	Riverside 6hr	4/27/86	Holbert, Bell
4	2	Laguna Seca 300k	5/4/86	Holbert
18	3 - 107.77	Charlotte 500k	5/18/86	Holbert, Bell
1	5	Lime Rock 150	5/26/86	Holbert
1	2	Mid Ohio 500k	6/8/86	Holbert, Bell
4	8	West Palm Beach 3hr	6/22/86	Holbert, Bell
1	4	Watkins Glen 500	7/6/86	Holbert, Bell
1	5	Portland 300k	7/27/86	Holbert, Bell
2	8	Sears Point 300k	8/3/86	Holbert, Bell
2	4	Watkins Glen 500k	9/21/86	Holbert, Bell
6	4	Daytona 3hr	10/26/86	Holbert, Bell
1987
1	10 - 1:45.3	Daytona 24 Hours	2/1/87	Holbert, Unser Jr. Robinson, Bell
2	1 - 2:02.96	Sebring 12 Hours	3/21/87	Holbert, Robinson
2	3	Road Atlanta 500k	4/12/87	Holbert, Robinson
2	3	Riverside 500k	4/26/87	Holbert, Robinson
3	8	Laguna Seca 300k	5/3/87	Holbert, Robinson
18	1	Lime Rock 150	5/24/87	Robinson
4	2	Mid Ohio 500k	6/7/87	Holbert, Robinson
20	2 - 1:00.70	Watkins Glen 500k	7/5/87	Holbert, Bell
1	2	Portland 300k	7/26/87	Holbert, Robinson
20	1 - 1:25.62	Sears Point 300k	8/2/87	Holbert, Robinson
3	4	Road America 500	8/16/87	Holbert, Robinson
1	6	San Antonio 3 hr	9/6/87	Robinson, Bell
4	8	Columbus 300k	10/4/87	Robinson, Bell
12	11	Del Mar 2hr	10/25/87	Robinson, Bell
1988	(Miller Livery)
7	8 - 1:41.08	Daytona 24hr	2/28/88	Holbert, Robinson, Bell
46	1 - 1:55.85	Sebring 12hr	3/19/88	Robinson, Bell

Technical Specifications:

Chassis: improved Porsche 962 monocoque design and alloy. Constructed by Holbert Engineering.

Engine: 3.2 litre, air cooled, six cylinder boxer. Two valves per cylinder.Single turbocharger.Over 750 bhp.

Transmission: fully synchronized 5 speeds plus reverse

Brakes: Brembo vented dual circuit discs with four piston calipers (a 962 first, taken from the Porsche 928).

Performance: top speed - over 240 miles per hour.

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