Jordan Lee Taylor (born May 10, 1991) is an American professional racing driver. He competes full-time in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, driving the No. 40 Cadillac V-Series.R for Wayne Taylor Racing, the team owned by his father. Over the course of his career, Taylor has won major endurance events including the 24 Hours of Daytona, captured multiple IMSA championships, and even made a brief crossover into NASCAR national series competition. He is widely recognized for his versatility across prototype and GT machinery.
Jordan Taylor Bio
Born and raised in Orlando, Florida, Taylor grew up surrounded by professional motorsports through his father, sports car veteran Wayne Taylor. He began competing professionally in 2008 and steadily built a reputation in North American endurance and sprint racing. Taylor has earned three IMSA championships across prototype and GT classes, a class win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and a Pirelli World Challenge title. He is also known to fans through his comedic alter ego, Rodney Sandstorm.
Early Life and Background
Jordan Lee Taylor was born on May 10, 1991, in Orlando, Florida, and is an American by nationality. He is the youngest son of Wayne Taylor, a former sports car champion and team owner who has long been a respected figure in North American endurance racing. Jordan’s older brother, Ricky Taylor, is also a professional racing driver, and the two brothers later co-drove together for their father’s team. Growing up in a household rooted in motorsport gave Jordan early and frequent exposure to the racing paddock.
From a young age, Taylor was drawn to the sport by following his father’s career and accompanying him to circuits across the United States. Family connections introduced him to the world of prototype sports cars, and he developed his craft through karting and club-level competition before stepping into professional machinery. His upbringing in Florida, a hub for both IMSA testing and the season-opening 24 Hours of Daytona, helped shape his early path.
Path to NASCAR
Although Taylor spent the bulk of his career in sports car racing, he made a late move into NASCAR’s national series. In 2023, he debuted in the NASCAR Cup Series at the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas, driving the No. 9 as a substitute for Chase Elliott, who was sidelined by a leg injury from a snowboarding accident. Taylor started fourth and finished 24th in that Cup race, marking his first start in NASCAR’s premier series.
That same year, Taylor also entered the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving Kaulig Racing entries at Portland International Raceway and the Charlotte Roval. He later appeared in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2025 at Lime Rock Park, expanding his stock car experience. These one-off appearances were part of a broader effort to broaden his skill set beyond prototypes and GT cars, while his primary program remained with Wayne Taylor Racing.
Jordan Taylor Career
Early Career (2008-2012)
Taylor began his professional career in 2008, competing in the 24 Hours of Daytona and finishing fifteenth. In 2009, he ran eight races for Beyer Racing in the Rolex Sports Car Series’ Daytona Prototype class, gaining valuable experience in a top-tier prototype. His first full season came in 2010, driving a Mazda RX-8 for Racers Edge Motorsports, where he earned two GT class podiums and showed consistent pace.
In 2011, Taylor moved to a Chevrolet Camaro with Autohaus Motorsports, partnering with veteran Bill Lester. He scored one win and three runner-up finishes, ending the year as the GT class runner-up. A private test at Sebring later that year impressed Corvette Racing enough that they recruited him as a third driver for the 2012 season. He competed at Sebring, Petit Le Mans, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where he finished fifth in the LM GTE Pro class aboard the No. 73 Corvette C6.R.
IMSA SportsCar Championship Breakthrough (2013-2017)
In 2013, Taylor joined his father’s team, Wayne Taylor Racing, co-driving with Max Angelelli. The pair won the Rolex Sports Car Series’ Daytona Prototype championship, capturing five races including the final three events of the season. In 2014, when the Grand-Am Rolex Series merged with the American Le Mans Series to form the new United SportsCar Championship, Taylor partnered with his brother Ricky and finished runner-up with two wins and six podiums.
For the 2017 IMSA season, Taylor drove the Cadillac DPi-V.R in the new Daytona Prototype International class and produced a dominant year. He won the 24 Hours of Daytona alongside Jeff Gordon, Max Angelelli, and his brother Ricky, then added the 12 Hours of Sebring and the next three races on the calendar. Two more podiums helped him clinch the 2017 Prototype class championship. He also won the Pirelli World Challenge SprintX GT Championship that year, driving a Cadillac ATS-V.R with co-driver Michael Cooper, taking the title by three points.
Corvette Racing Era (2018-2023)
From 2018 onward, Taylor shifted his primary program to Corvette Racing, where he had already established himself through the GTE-Pro class. He partnered with Renger van der Zande at Wayne Taylor Racing in 2018, taking a win at Petit Le Mans, a runner-up finish at the 12 Hours of Sebring, and finishing third in the overall standings. He then won the 2019 24 Hours of Daytona for a second time, though his sprint form dipped and he ended the year fourth in points.
In 2020, Taylor became a full-time factory driver with Corvette Racing and won five races with three runner-up finishes, claiming his third IMSA championship. He added a class win at the 2021 24 Hours of Daytona and a second-place finish at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Across the 2013 to 2017 stretch, he also raced at Le Mans in the GTE-Pro class for Corvette Racing, winning the GT Pro class in 2015, finishing second in 2014, and third in 2017.
Wayne Taylor Racing Return (2024-Present)
For the 2024 IMSA season, Taylor returned to Wayne Taylor Racing after four years with Corvette Racing, sharing the No. 40 Acura ARX-06 with Louis Delétraz. His brother Ricky and Filipe Albuquerque drove the team’s No. 10 car, reuniting the family operation under one roof. The switch marked a homecoming of sorts, bringing Jordan back to the team his father founded.
In 2025, Taylor competes full-time in the No. 40 Cadillac V-Series.R, with Wayne Taylor Racing having switched manufacturers. His primary campaign is the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, where he has become a fixture of the GTP class podium. He is also scheduled for select NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series outings, including the 2025 LiUNA! 150 at Lime Rock Park, continuing his stock car development.
Driving Style and Strengths
Taylor is widely regarded as a smooth, consistent endurance racing driver with a particular strength in long stints and traffic management. He pairs well with co-drivers, a useful trait given the team-format nature of IMSA’s premier events. His comfort across both prototype and GT machinery, combined with strong feedback for engineers, has made him a valued asset for factory programs like Corvette Racing and Cadillac.
Notable Races and Milestones
Among Taylor’s signature results are his 2017 and 2019 wins at the 24 Hours of Daytona, his 2015 GTE-Pro class victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and his three IMSA championships earned in 2013, 2017, and 2020. The 2017 Daytona 24 win, shared with Jeff Gordon, Max Angelelli, and brother Ricky, is widely viewed as the defining early result of his career.
Jordan Taylor Career Wins
Jordan Taylor has built a versatile and trophy-laden career across prototype, GT, and stock car series, with major wins at Daytona, Sebring, and Le Mans. He holds three IMSA championships and a Pirelli World Challenge title, making him one of the most decorated American sports car racers of his generation. His record also includes success as a substitute driver at the highest NASCAR national level.
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Highlights
Taylor has amassed 27 career IMSA wins, 63 podiums, and 19 poles across 130 starts, with championships in 2013, 2017, and 2020. His first major IMSA triumph came in 2013 with Wayne Taylor Racing in the Daytona Prototype class, while his most recent championship came in 2020 with Corvette Racing in the GTLM class. The 2017 Prototype class title, capped by a Rolex 24 win, remains his career-defining season.
Other Wins and Performances
Outside the IMSA ranks, Taylor captured the 2017 Pirelli World Challenge SprintX GT Championship, partnered with Michael Cooper in a Cadillac ATS-V.R. He has also recorded podium finishes at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, including a runner-up GTE-Pro result in 2014 and a third-place GTE-Pro finish in 2017, complementing his 2015 class victory. In 2010, he earned a Rolex Sports Car Series GT class podium, signaling his early promise.
| Series | Wins | Top Tens | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship | 27 | 63 (podiums) | 19 |
Jordan Taylor Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Taylor comes from one of the most recognized racing families in American sports car history. His father, Wayne Taylor, is a former sports car champion and the founder and owner of Wayne Taylor Racing. His older brother, Ricky Taylor, is also a professional racing driver, and the siblings have co-driven together in major endurance events, including the 2017 24 Hours of Daytona victory.
Personal Life
Jordan Lee Taylor continues to be based in the United States, where he races full-time in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with Wayne Taylor Racing. Beyond his racing duties, he is known to fans for his comedic online persona, Rodney Sandstorm, a parody of 1990s racers and Jeff Gordon. His social media presence, particularly through his Rodney Sandstorm character, has become a popular bridge between Taylor and a wider racing audience.
2025 Season Performance
Jordan Taylor enters the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season driving the No. 40 Cadillac V-Series.R for Wayne Taylor Racing, after the team transitioned from Acura to Cadillac for its GTP class effort. The program reunites him with the manufacturer that powered his dominant 2017 Prototype campaign, and expectations are high for another title run.
Outside IMSA, Taylor has also made a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series start in 2025 at Lime Rock Park, running the LiUNA! 150 as part of his continued stock car exposure. His primary focus remains the IMSA championship, but the Truck Series outing signals an ongoing interest in expanding his racing résumé across disciplines.
With the new Cadillac GTP machinery, a settled team structure at Wayne Taylor Racing, and a track record of strong season-opening form, Taylor is positioned as a regular championship contender. If the early season pace matches his prior 24 Hours of Daytona-winning standards, the 2025 campaign could mark another major chapter in his sports car career.
