6th in 1977 and 5th in 1978. He won the 1978 St. Jovite Can Am in his Prophet-Chevy over Alan Jones. After his retirement, he came back to racing for the 1986 24 Hours of Le Mans, obtaining a prestigious third place with a Porsche 956. Though long-retired from professional motorsports competition, Follmer still competes in vintage races, often driving the very same cars in which he competed during his heyday. In addition to his racing career, Follmer also owned a Porsche-Audi-Subaru dealership in Pomona, California, later relocated to Montclair, California, from 1977 to 1990. Award He was inducted in the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 1999. He was also inducted into the SCCA Hall of Fame in 2019. 2014 Saleen Mustang Limited Edition On August 17, 2013 Saleen introduced a limited edition Saleen | George Follmer Edition Ford Mustang. Based on the #16 1969 Boss 302 Mustang racecar that he drove in the 1969 SCCA Trans-Am series, the 2014 Saleen/Follmer Edition was period correct with its livery, naturally aspirated 495HP 5.0L high revving engine, track tuned suspension, and 6-speed manual transmission. Production was limited to 250 units. Motorsports career results 24 Hours of Le Mans results American open-wheel racing (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) USAC Championship Car Indianapolis 500 NASCAR (key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.) Winston Cup Series Daytona 500 International Race of Champions (key) (Bold – Pole position. * – Most laps led.) Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap) Non-Championship Formula One results (key) (races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap) Complete Canadian-American Challenge Cup results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap) References Further reading Follmer Book.com External links Profile at www.grandprix.com George Follmer at Driver Database George Follmer at Racing Reference 1934 births 24 Hours of Le Mans drivers American Formula One drivers American people of German descent Shadow Formula One drivers Indianapolis 500 drivers International Race of Champions drivers Living people NASCAR drivers Racing drivers from Phoenix, Arizona Trans-Am Series drivers World Sportscar Championship drivers Team Joest drivers Team Penske drivers