Tom Long

Tom Long, born on March 1, 1982, in Poughkeepsie, New York, is a versatile and accomplished American racing driver, coach, and development driver. With over 150 professional starts, Long has achieved over 20 wins and 40 podium finishes in IMSA and Grand-Am competitions. His career began in Showroom Stock and Spec Miata racing, culminating in a Mazda MX-5 Cup National Championship at the SCCA Runoffs in 2005.

Long's career includes racing in a variety of series, including historic sports car events as part of the Mazda Heritage Program, and serving as a race official for the Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup Series. He was also the lead development driver for Mazda's Global MX-5 Cup car. In 2013, he joined the Mazda Motorsports Prototype team, leading the 2015 Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona overall, marking a historic first for Mazda and diesel engines in the race. He finished sixth in the Prototype driver championship in 2016 with five top-five finishes and secured a third-place finish at Detroit in 2017. In 2018, he and Britt Casey, Jr. won the inaugural TCR class at Daytona in the IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge.

Beyond racing, Tom is a respected driving coach and instructor, working with drivers of all skill levels. He tailors coaching programs, utilizing data and video analysis, in-car feedback, and radio communication to help drivers achieve their goals. Long graduated from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte with a degree in business marketing and continues to be involved in various aspects of motorsports, combining his racing expertise with his passion for coaching and development.