Three-time Le Mans winner and 2013 FIA WEC champion Allan McNish has been named as the Grand Marshal at for the ‘Super Sebring’ weekend this month, for both the IMSA 12 Hours of Sebring and the FIA WEC Sebring 1000 Miles.
McNish, who is a four-time winner of the Twelve Hours of Sebring (2004, 2006, 2009 and 2012) enjoyed his last victory at Sebring back in 2012, in what was the WEC’s first ever race on March 18, 2012 (below).
“It’s a great honour to be named Grand Marshal for both events and I look forward very much to the entire weekend,” said McNish. “Sebring is a great old school track with fantastic fans and always amazing races. I was lucky enough to have won the 12-hour race four times and have so many memories of great battles over the years. When you win there, you know you’ve achieved a significant victory and beaten every challenge, both technical and physical.”
Gérard Neveu, CEO of the WEC said: “There are few drivers who can match Allan’s excellent career as an endurance competitor, not to mention his additional, considerable skills as a commentator and journalist and now his success as a team boss.
“His successes at Sebring makes his return here all the more meaningful to the fans and competitors alike, and we are delighted that he has agreed to serve as Grand Marshal for this great weekend ahead. We can’t think of anyone better for the role.”
Scott Atherton, President of IMSA added: “As part of our IMSA 50th Anniversary Celebration in 2019, the selection of Allan McNish as the Grand Marshal at Sebring represents a perfect fit. Allan’s name and accomplishments with Audi are etched in Sebring lore for his outstanding performance at the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours, just as it is at Le Mans and many other historic sports car racing venues around the world.
“As IMSA co-headlines the Super Sebring event with the WEC, Allan is the embodiment of excellence in both championships. And he’s a fan favourite and a genuinely nice guy, the perfect Grand Marshal for this epic combined weekend.”
