The Buhl Family
A name synonymous with Detroit
Brothers Tom and Robbie Buhl, who started Buhl Sport Detroit, come from a long line of leaders and philanthropists who did great things for our great city.
Courtesy of Detroit Publishing Company via Library of Congress
foundations of detroit industry
1833
Brothers Christian and Frederick Buhl move to Detroit
1848
Frederick Buhl serves as Mayor of Detroit
1850
Buhl Iron Works started
1855
Buhl Sons Company started
1800 to 1850
Tom and Robbie’s great-great-grandfather Hiram Walker.
Christian and Frederick Buhl
1851-1900
1855: Buhl Sons started
Robbie Buhl: Working at 200 MPH
Early Racing Years
Robbie began his professional racing career with Barber Saab Pro Series.
Indy Racing League
Robbie raced in the IndyCar Series
Indianapolis 500
When you think about IndyCar—or any racing for that matter—you think about the Indianapolis 500. Robbie raced in 9 Indy 500s and fielded cars as an owner of Dreyer & Reinbold Racing four more times.
Courtesy of IndyCar Series
Tom Buhl: Legacy of Civic Service
Early Racing Days
Tom also worked in racing.
Generations of Philanthropy
Tom continues to serve as the head of several boards around Detroit, as well as being a member of several more. He is currently the President of the Board of Trustees at Detroit Historical Society. Tom is a Trustee for the College of Creative Studies and also serves on the boards for the Community Foundation of Southeastern Michigan, Henry Ford Hospital, and Director of the Detroit Zoological Society.
Tom shaking hands with Mayor Mike Duggan at the ribbon cutting of The Factory at Corktown in September, 2017. Also pictured with Tom (left to right) is brother Robbie, partner Britt Greene, and wife Lindsey.