Voices of Endurance: David Cowart

J. David “Dave” Cowart was primarily an IMSA standout, known for GTO championships and the Red Lobster Racing BMW M1 program. His Le Mans appearance came during the era when American IMSA teams frequently brought Porsche 935 variants to France. He competed once at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, in 1982, driving a Porsche 935L for Bob Akin Motor Racing. Although his Le Mans run ended early, Cowart’s endurance racing legacy is stronger at Sebring, where he competed 11 times and later became a co‑promoter helping preserve the event during a difficult period.