Rob Kauffman (businessman)

Rob Kauffman
Born Robert Kauffman
(1964-06-06) June 6, 1964
Sharon, Connecticut, U.S.
Nationality United States American
Occupation Investment banker, racing team owner and driver
Organization Fortress Investment Group
Michael Waltrip Racing
Chip Ganassi Racing
Title Investor, Chip Ganassi Racing
Chairman, Race Team Alliance
Rolex Sports Car Series
Years active 2012–2013
Car no. 56
Former teams AF Waltrip
Starts 7
Wins 0
Poles 0
Best finish 39th in 2012, 2013
24 Hours of Le Mans career
Participating years 20122013
Teams AF Corse, AF Waltrip
Best finish 31st (2013)
Class wins 0

Robert "Rob" Kauffman (born June 9, 1964 in Sharon, Connecticut) is an American businessman, investment banker, racing team owner and racing driver.

Founder of Fortress Investment Group and regarded as a highly successful investor;[1] Kauffman retired from investing in 2012.[2] In October 2007 Kauffman purchased part ownership of Michael Waltrip Racing, a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team.[3] Kaufman also owns RK Motors, a car collection in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he resides;[4] 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.[3] On July 7, 2014, Kauffman was named the chairman of the Race Team Alliance, a partnership between eighteen Cup teams.[5]

On July 29, 2015, SportsBusiness Daily reported that Kauffman was interested in purchasing a stake in Chip Ganassi Racing.[6] It was verified the next day, when Kauffman confirmed that he was now a part of Ganassi's organization.

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 Daytona

References

  1. Cain, Holly (July 26, 2013). "Rob Kauffman: Behind the wheel of MWR turnaround". NASCAR.com. Retrieved 2014-03-17.
  2. Caraviello, David (November 26, 2013). "Kauffman's car craving extends beyond MWR". NASCAR.com. Retrieved 2014-03-17.
  3. 1 2 "Rob Kauffman". Michael Waltrip Racing. Retrieved 2014-03-17.
  4. Clark, Chris (November 11, 2013). "Cribs, Caves & Cars: Rob Kauffman shares his car collection". WCNC-TV. Charlotte, NC. Retrieved 2014-03-17.
  5. Ryan, Nate (July 7, 2014). "NASCAR's most powerful teams form Race Team Alliance". USA Today. Retrieved 2014-07-07.
  6. Turner, Jared (July 29, 2015). "Report: MWR's Rob Kauffman moving to buy a stake in Ganassi team". Foxsports.com. Retrieved 2015-07-30.

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