Tommy Archer

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]

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]