David Hobbs

ABOUT DAVID HOBBS

Former racing driver who competed for over 30 years. He became a commentator for NBC after retirement.

He was born in England just a few months before the start of World War II.

He won the U.S. Formula 5000 in 1971 and the Trans-Am Series championship in 1983.

His youngest son, Guy, worked for the Speed Channel as a pit reporter.

He appeared in the 1983 film "Stroker Ace" with Jim Nabors .