Patrick Long

Patrick Long, born on July 28, 1981, is an accomplished American professional racing driver. Notably, he holds the distinction of being the only American among Porsche's factory racing drivers. Long's career has been marked by success in various racing series, including the American Le Mans Series, where he secured GT2/GT class championships in 2005, 2009, and 2010. He also claimed the Pirelli World Challenge Driver's Championship in 2011 and 2017. A significant achievement includes being part of the team that secured the first international victory for the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid at the 2010 1000 km of Zhuhai.

Long's journey to professional racing began with karting and open-wheel racing. His talent caught the attention of Red Bull, leading to his inclusion in their Formula 1 Driver Search. This event proved pivotal, as it brought him to the attention of Porsche, where he has been a Junior and Factory driver since 2003. His Porsche career includes class wins at iconic events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans (2004, 2007), the Rolex 24 At Daytona (2009), Petit Le Mans (2005, 2006, 2007), and the Mobil One 12 Hours of Sebring (2005).

Beyond racing, Long is also known as the creator of Luftgekühlt, an event celebrating air-cooled Porsches. This event has gained popularity for its unique blend of historically significant Porsches, unique venues, and lifestyle elements. Currently, Long serves as a Brand Ambassador and Competition Advisor for Porsche Cars North America and Porsche Motorsport NA, dividing his time between track activities and representing the brand globally.