Rob Hodes

Rob Hodes, born January 17, 1961, is an American gentleman driver who has made a name for himself in endurance racing. Hodes began his racing career relatively late, debuting in the Ferrari Challenge in 2016. Despite being a newcomer, he quickly found success, securing multiple podium finishes and winning the last race of the season in the Copa Shell Division. He then placed fourth in the world final race at Daytona. He also participated in select Lamborghini Super Trofeo Series events, achieving three podiums in the Am division.

Hodes transitioned to LMP3 machinery in 2018, competing in the IMSA Prototype Challenge where he finished second in the Masters division. In 2019, he expanded his racing endeavors to Europe, participating in the Michelin Le Mans Cup with United Autosports and achieving a top-ten finish at Road to Le Mans. He also joined Nielsen Racing for the Asian Le Mans Series, demonstrating his commitment to endurance racing. In 2023, Hodes participated in the European Le Mans Series in the LMP2 Pro/Am category with Team Virage.

Beyond racing, Hodes is the CEO of Cost Containment Group and uses his platform to raise awareness for the fight against human trafficking, partnering with The Exodus Road, an anti-trafficking nonprofit. He has competed in series such as WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the IMSA Prototype Challenge, the European Le Mans Series, the Asian Le Mans Series, and the Michelin Le Mans Cup.