Jordan Taylor: “Getting used to looking in my mirrors again”

Resident of Wayne Taylor Racing and the Proto category since 2014 in IMSA, Jordan taylor will return to its roots this weekend for the 24 Hours of Daytona, first round of the championship.

Roots, since GT constitutes the basis of the American's career, with several seasons spent in the category in Grand-Am, in Pirelli World Challenge, or even at Le Mans already with Corvette. A return with the brand that the 2017 IMSA champion is impatiently awaiting, while confessing that he will have to rediscover certain reflexes.

“I am delighted to find GT with Corvette in GTLM with official manufacturer teams and professional drivers, describes Taylor. Many eyes will be on the category with the first race for the C8.R.

The race itself will be extremely difficult. I'm going to have to get used to looking in my mirrors again. During testing, I remembered to check the mirrors when exiting certain corners to get used to doing it for the race. »

After having had a mixed season in 2019, with 4th place in the championship but with success at the 24 Hours of Daytona, Jordan Taylor will not be able to aim for victory overall, but believes that achieving victory in GTLM constitutes a challenge. importance.

“The competition will be identical if not more difficult than in prototypes. » proclaims the native of Orlando, Florida.

Successful first?

These 24 Hours of Daytona will mark a great first in competition for the Corvette C8.R, integrating a completely new architecture with its central rear engine, far from the previous generation and its traditional front engine.

But the running of the Rolex Before the Rolex 24 in early January seems to have satisfied the GM division. “So far the new Corvette has been decent in testing, comments Antonio Garcia, Jordan Taylor's teammate on the No. 3.

It's still very early for this car. Even if we think we are ready, there are things that can happen. We need to do everything we can to make sure we are as prepared as possible.

Our tests constituted a coherent evolution between the track and simulator work. We were able to come up with a plan to develop the car even though we weren't actually running it.

The data correlation was good. Everything we tested virtually works on track. It makes life a lot easier when you can use all your tools to improve yourself. »