Touring Car Tactics: Jim Jordan’s Road to SRO Leadership

This Break/ Fix episode features an interview with Jim Jordan, the SRO Motorsports GT America Touring Car Series Director. Jim shares his extensive journey in motorsports, from attending his first race at Trenton Speedway to racing Ford Pintos and ultimately working with major automotive brands like Mazda. The episode covers his involvement in grassroots racing, technical training with Mazda, the creation of the Mazda Road to Indy, and collaborating with Patrick Dempsey. Jim explains the concept and execution of Balance of Performance (BOP) in touring car racing and his role in promoting and expanding the TC America series. Additionally, the episode discusses new ventures like the upcoming Toyota GR Cup aimed at fostering young talent in motorsports. The podcast provides an insightful look into the business and strategic aspects of professional racing. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Meet Jim Jordan: From Motorsports to SRO Director 00:03:15 Jim's Early Racing Days: From Pinto to Pro 00:06:35 Mazda Years: From Classified Ad to Corporate Success 00:14:40 The Business Side of Motorsports 00:19:22 Racing with Celebrities: Patrick Dempsey and More 00:25:03 Race Strategy Insights and Anecdotes 00:34:54 Introduction to Touring Car Racing 00:35:23 Touring Car Classes and Manufacturers 00:37:13 Touring Car Racing in Europe vs. America 00:37:55 Challenges and Costs of TCR 00:38:38 Entry-Level Racing: TCA Class 00:39:27 Success Stories in Touring Car Racing 00:46:09 Balance of Performance (BOP) in Racing 00:58:30 The Future of Touring Car Racing 01:00:28 Toyota's GR Cup Announcement 01:09:09 Closing Remarks and Contact Information ==================== 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 This episode is brought to you by SRO Motorsports America and their partners at AWS, Crowdstrike, Fanatec, Pirelli, and the Skip Barber Racing School.