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Tommy Archer
American racing driver From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Tommy Archer (born November 16, 1954) is an American professional racing driver. He has competed in International Motor Sports Association, Sports Car Club of America, Trans-Am Series, 24 Hours of Le Mans and National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing events.
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Racing career
Archer started his racing career in ice racing, running Porsches borrowed from his father's car dealership.[1] He later attempted the SCCA Runoffs, finishing second in 1980.[2] Along with his brother Bobby, Archer won an IMSA championship in 1984.[2] The duo also ran road races with Porsche Le Car entries throughout the 1980s.[3] In 1986, they won the SCCA drivers' championship.[4] Late in the 1980s, Archer also drove Jeeps in the SCCA truck series.[5] In 1987, Archer qualified fastest in the GTO class of the 24 Hours of Daytona.[6] From 1989 to 1996, the brothers won an additional eight SCCA championships.[2]
Archer also dabbled in the Trans-Am Series, helping Dodge enter victory lane.[2] He debuted in the Trans-Am Series in 1992 and claimed a race win at Detroit Belle Isle.[7] In both 1998 and 1999, Archer claimed the runner-up spot in the 24-hour race in Le Mans, France.[2] The runs while Archer drove for Oreca.[8] He also spent a stint driving in the American Le Mans Series.[9] At the end of the 2004 season, he won the SCCA World Challenge title.[2] Archer continued running SCCA events until the late 2000s.[10] In 2015 and 2016, Archer raced Trans-Am cars again.[11]
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Personal life
Archer is a prostate cancer survivor.[12] He is also a Coldwell Banker-affiliated real estate agent.[13] He and his brother formerly operated an auto parts store in Duluth, Minnesota.[14]
Motorsports career results
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SCCA National Championship Runoffs
24 Hours of Le Mans results
NASCAR
(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)
Craftsman Truck Series
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