17 Facts About Randy Lanier

Randy Thomas Lanier was born on 1954 and is a professional race car driver and convicted drug trafficker from the United States.

Randy Lanier is best known for his racing efforts in the mid-1980s, including winning the 1984 IMSA Camel GT title for the wholly independent Blue Thunder Racing team, and for being arrested for marijuana smuggling in 1988 to support his racing efforts.

In 1986, Randy Lanier became romantically involved with Maria De La Luz Maggi, and she accompanied him during his time as a fugitive.

Some time after his 2014 release from prison, Randy Lanier moved in with his ex-wife, Pam, and the two are planning to marry.

Randy Lanier began his motorsport career in 1978, following a meeting with the Sports Car Club of America at an auto show taking place in Miami Beach Convention Center on how to make a start in racing, he bought himself a 1957 Porsche 356 Speedster, where he used it to compete in E Production at the SCCA Southeast Regional Championship, eventually winning the class in 1980.

Randy Lanier made his IMSA Camel GT series debut at the 1981 Daytona Finale, partnering with Dale Whittington, finishing 30th.

Randy Lanier was invited by the same team to partner with Preston Henn and Denis Morin at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, retiring after they ran out of fuel.

Randy Lanier began to focus on his Indycar career, with the hope of winning the Indianapolis 500.

Randy Lanier drove for Arciero Racing, intending to commit full-time for the 1986 season.

Shortly after moving to Broward County, Randy Lanier discovered cannabis at 14 when he began enjoying it recreationally.

Randy Lanier later took on Ben Kramer, who raced in offshore powerboat racing, as a business partner.

Randy Lanier had cut a deal after his arrest for conspiracy to distribute marijuana, but at the last minute refused to testify against Jack Kramer, father of Ben.

Randy Lanier filed an appeal based on the fact that later RICO convictions were not nearly as lengthy, but lost the appeal.

Randy Lanier was initially placed in Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary and was later transferred to the higher security United States Penitentiary I in Coleman.

Randy Lanier spent his time in prison exercising, playing chess and answering letters sent by race fans.

Randy Lanier was released in 1999: by that time she was no longer married to Lanier.

Randy Lanier stated that he had a job awaiting him at a classic car museum in Florida, said to be for Preston Henn, owner of Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop.