Racing career
Archer started his racing career in ice racing, running Porsches borrowed from his father's car dealership. [1] He later attempted the SCCA Runoffs, finishing second in 1980. [2] Along with his brother Bobby, Archer won an IMSA championship in 1984. [2] The duo also ran road races with Porsche Le Car entries throughout the 1980s. [3] In 1986, they won the SCCA drivers' championship. [4] Late in the 1980s, Archer also drove Jeeps in the SCCA truck series. [5] In 1987, Archer qualified fastest in the GTO class of the 24 Hours of Daytona. [6] From 1989 to 1996, the brothers won an additional eight SCCA championships. [2]
Archer also dabbled in the Trans-Am Series, helping Dodge enter victory lane. [2] He debuted in the Trans-Am Series in 1992 and claimed a race win at Detroit Belle Isle. [7] In both 1998 and 1999, Archer claimed the runner-up spot in the 24-hour race in Le Mans, France. [2] The runs while Archer drove for Oreca. [8] He also spent a stint driving in the American Le Mans Series. [9] At the end of the 2004 season, he won the SCCA World Challenge title. [2] Archer continued running SCCA events until the late 2000s. [10] In 2015 and 2016, Archer raced Trans-Am cars again. [11]
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