Andy Evans (racing driver)
American racing driver
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Andrew Lovelace Evans[1] (born June 27, 1951) is an American auto racing driver and team owner.[2] As a driver, he won the 1995 and 1997 12 Hours of Sebring. He owned Scandia, an IndyCar and IMSA team.
June 27, 1951
| Andy Evans | |
|---|---|
| Born | Andrew Lovelace Evans June 27, 1951 |
| Retired | 1997 |
| 24 Hours of Le Mans IMSA World Sports Car Championship | |
| Years active | 1993–1997 |
| Teams | Scandia Racing, Kremer Porsche, Courage Compétition |
| Previous series | |
| 1990–93 | IMSA Lights |
In 1996, Evans and Roberto Muller bought the International Motor Sports Association, and changed its name to Professional Sports Car Racing (PSCR).[3][4] He also bought controlling interests in the Sebring International Raceway and Mosport Park.[5] Evans sold those assets to Don Panoz in 2001.
Before his racing career, Evans worked in the securities industry during the 1980s, but SEC rule violations and a conviction for bank fraud resulted in a ban from the industry. After serving his fraud sentence, he became personal investment advisor for Bill Gates, whom he had known previously. Gates replaced Evans as his advisor after a press report brought his past and their relationship to light.[6]
