Evening With A Legend: Jordan Taylor

This episode of Evening With a Legend features an in-depth conversation with Jordan Taylor, a renowned competitor in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and a factory driver for Corvette Racing. We cover Taylor's experiences and insights from over eight Le Mans campaigns. Topics discussed include Taylor's first impressions driving at Le Mans, the unique challenges of the track compared to other endurance races, and his experiences with different Corvette racing models. Additional highlights include stories of teamwork, strategy, and handling the physical and mental demands of endurance racing. Taylor also shares anecdotes about colleagues and mentors, details on car differences, and his role as a driver coach for the Garage 56 program. The episode concludes with Taylor's reflections on his racing career, the integration of IMSA and WEC racing fields, and his plans for future races, including a return to Le Mans with Wayne Taylor Racing and Cadillac. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Meet Jordan Taylor: Corvette Racing Star 01:43 Jordan's First Le Mans Experience 03:03 Comparing Le Mans and Daytona 04:17 Challenges of Racing at Le Mans 05:30 Evolution of Corvette Models 07:17 Memorable Moments and Stories 08:09 Driving a Ferrari at Le Mans 10:40 Team Dynamics and Driver Selection 13:11 Preparing for Endurance Races 15:47 The Garage 56 Program and NASCAR at Le Mans 21:04 Future of Racing and IMSA & WEC 26:19 Memorable Moments and Podium Shoes 27:18 Biggest Oops Moment at Le Mans 29:15 The Impact of Le Mans on Drivers, Changes and Challenges 33:19 Simulators and Racing Practice 35:07 Advice for Aspiring Drivers 37:52 Upcoming Races and Future Plans 43:12 Closing Thoughts and Acknowledgements ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram To learn more about or to become a member of the ACO USA, look no further than www.lemans.org, Click on English in the upper right corner and then click on the ACO members tab for Club Offers. Once you become a Member you can follow all the action on the Facebook group ACOUSAMembersClub; and become part of the Legend with future Evening With A Legend meet ups.