Robert Kauffman (born June 6, 1964) is an American businessman, investment banker, racing team owner and racing driver. Founder of Fortress Investment Group, Kauffman retired from investing in 2012.
Motorsports
In October 2007, Kauffman purchased part ownership of Michael Waltrip Racing, a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team. Kaufman also owns RK Motors, a car collection in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he resides; he also competes in sports car racing events and has competed in the 2011 and 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 2012 and 2013 24 Hours of Daytona, and in the Rolex Sports Car Series. On July 7, 2014, Kauffman was named the chairman of the Race Team Alliance, a partnership between eighteen Cup teams.
In July 2015, SportsBusiness Daily reported that Kauffman was interested in purchasing a stake in Chip Ganassi Racing. It was verified the next day, when Kauffman confirmed that he was now a part of Ganassi's organization.
On January 8, 2024, Kauffman, alongside fellow former NASCAR team owner Ray Evernham, purchased the brand rights for International Race of Champions.https://www.motorsport.com/stockcar/news/ray-evernham-rob-kauffman-buy-iroc/10563838/
Motorsports career results
Sports car racing (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position, Results are overall/class)
24 Hours of Le Mans results 24 Hours of Le Mans results Year Team Co-Drivers Car Class Laps 2011 AF Corse Michael Waltrip Rui Águas Ferrari 458 Italia GTC GTEPro 178 DNF DNF 2012 AF Waltrip Brian Vickers Rui Águas Ferrari 458 Italia GTC GTEAm 294 31st 6th
24 Hours of Daytona 24 Hours of Daytona results Year Class No Team Car Co-drivers Laps Position Class Pos. 2012 GT 56 AF Waltrip Ferrari 458 Rui Águas Michael Waltrip Travis Pastrana 645 35 22 2013 GT 56 AF Waltrip Ferrari 458 Rui Águas Michael Waltrip Clint Bowyer 677 16 8
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