Jordan Taylor eyes back-to-back Sebring wins and historic Le Mans milestone with family team
Jordan Taylor prepares for back-to-back Sebring victories while anticipating his family team's historic Le Mans debut in 2025. As part of Cadillac WTR's 21-car Hypercar class entry, this milestone fulfills Wayne Taylor Racing's 20-year dream of competing at Le Mans.
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The Le Mans effort will unite the Taylor brothers - Jordan and Ricky - with veteran WTR driver Filipe Albuquerque in the No. 101 Cadillac V-Series.R. This marks the first time the brothers will race together at Le Mans, 23 years after their father Wayne's final Le Mans appearance.
Despite Jordan's nine previous Le Mans experiences, including coaching NASCAR's Garage 56 project in 2023, the team faces new challenges. Technical director Brian Pillar and crew members are preparing extensively for Le Mans' unique rules, including slow zones and different regulations.
For immediate focus, Taylor aims to defend his Sebring title in the No. 40 Cadillac, partnering with Louis Deletraz and last-minute addition Brendon Hartley. After transitioning from Acura, Taylor notes the familiar feel of returning to GM vehicles, where he spent most of his career.
The team's February testing at Sebring focused on optimizing setups and tire management - a crucial factor given the track's demanding nature. Drawing from their extensive experience since 2014, WTR remains confident despite the manufacturer change, leveraging Cadillac's three years of class experience for a potential repeat victory.
Taylor's recent completion of an Ultraman triathlon serves as ideal preparation, though he notes that Sebring's intensity surpasses even that challenge. The combination of bumps, traffic, night racing, and the prestigious nature of the event creates what Taylor describes as "all the elements to make for a great sports car race."