Jordan Taylor
Driver Profile
- English Full Name: Jordan Taylor
- Nationality: United States
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FIA Driver Categorisation:
Platinum
- Recent Team: N/A
- Total Podiums: 0 (🏆 0 / 🥈 0 / 🥉 0)
- Total Races: 0
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Racer Overview
Jordan Taylor, born on May 10, 1991, is a highly accomplished American professional racing driver. Currently, he competes full-time in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, piloting the No. 40 Cadillac V-Series.R for Wayne Taylor Racing. Taylor's career is marked by significant achievements, including a victory at the 2017 24 Hours of Daytona alongside Jeff Gordon, Max Angelelli, and his brother Ricky Taylor. That same year, he secured the Prototype class championship in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
Taylor's racing journey began in karts at the age of 10, and he quickly ascended through the ranks. His early career highlights include multiple karting championships and successes in various racing series. In 2013, he won the Rolex Sports Car Series Daytona Prototypes class. A notable achievement in his career is a GTE-Pro class victory at the 2015 24 Hours of Le Mans while driving the Chevrolet Corvette C7.R. He also secured consecutive GTLM championships in 2020 and 2021.
Beyond his on-track accomplishments, Jordan Taylor has become a popular figure in motorsports. Known for his engaging personality, he has cultivated a strong connection with fans through social media, showcasing a lighthearted side alongside his serious racing persona. Growing up in a racing family, with his father Wayne Taylor being a veteran racer, Jordan has dedicated himself to the sport. His skills and achievements have solidified his place as a top-tier driver in the world of sports car racing.