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The Passing Of Bob Tullius Marks The End Of A Legendary Era In American Motorsports

Bob Tullius, the legendary founder and driver of Group 44, Inc., captured in a focused portrait while wearing his signature Jaguar racing suit as the lead driver of the XJR-5 GTP prototype during the mid-1980s IMSA Camel GT era. Image Credit Courtesy of IMRRC Group 44 archives / Motorsports Photography Collection

The Passing Of Bob Tullius Marks The End Of A Legendary Era In American Motorsports

The racing world lost one of its true pioneers with the passing of Bob Tullius on March 16, 2026, at his home in Port Orange, Florida. He was 95 years old. Born Robert Charles Tullius on December 7, 1930, in Rochester, New York, Tullius transitioned from a promising athletic background to become an iconic figure in sports car racing through his creation and leadership of Group 44.

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