2012 TEAM MEMBERS
 Pat Jordan, Car OwnerBirthday: 10/7/1958 Pat has co-owned family race cars since 2001 with his late wife, Debra, since he began building his son's first Mini Stock in his brother's garage. Since then, he has been owner of all five race cars throughout his son's nine years racing (2 Mini Stocks, 1 Late Model, 1 Tour Modified). Pat grew up interested in motorcycles and automobiles, working on whatever he could get his hands on. He parlayed his hands-on skills into a career as an outside machinist. |
Ben AlthenBirthday: 3/26/1987 |
 John Hugh |
  Brian RossBirthday: 1/6/1993 Article About Brian's First Win! Click Here |
Jordan Racing would also like to recognize the following for their help when possible:
Dan Allard, Matt Carlson, Eric Dube, Adam Fohlin
DRIVER
From welding, bending, and notching pipes to flanging and riveting sheet metal, Jordan was taught at a young age that you have to be able to build, repair, and improve what you race. He gained first-hand experience while working on his uncle's race cars throughout his youth and teenage years. He was instilled with knowledge of chassis setup and taught proper car maintenance and assembly by his father, Patrick. The combination of first-hand experience and well-rounded teaching allowed Jordan to build the foundation to becoming a knowledgeable and successful racer. He is also quick to state that none of his successes would be possible without the sacrifices his mother Debra and father made to enable him to race.
Jordan raced in the Mini Stock division from 2002 to 2004 at the Speedbowl, winning Rookie of the Year honors in 2002. In 2003, he finished the season in second place in the final points standings. Again in 2004, in just his third year racing, Jordan finished second overall with five feature wins, 15 top-fives and 20 top-tens in 24 starts.
In 2006, Jordan raced a Late Model full-time at the Waterford Speedbowl and became the first rookie in the division’s 35-year history to win the track championship. He won seven races, had 14 top-five finishes and 16 top-ten finishes in 19 races. He won Rookie of the Year honors by default.
In 2007, Jordan and his race team raced a scaled-back schedule. Jordan won five races at Waterford, making 17 of a potential 24 starts.
In 2008, Jordan won three races at Waterford, finishing second in the overall Late Model points standings. The team earned 16 top-five finishes and 19 top-ten finishes in 20 events.
In 2009, Jordan again ran a part-time schedule. Jordan won 25% of the races he entered at Waterford Speedbowl, winning three times. In his 12 starts, he finished with eight top-fives and nine top-tens. Jordan also had a strong top-three run in his only ACT race of the season at Waterford Speedbowl. He was rescored fifth after finishing second on a wild, confusing last lap yellow flag. He was also invited to compete in the inaugural ACT Invitational at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in September, where some of the Northeast's and Canada's best 36 Late Model drivers were chosen to compete.
2010 saw a full-time return of Jordan Racing in the Late Model division at Waterford Speedbowl. Jordan won four events, recorded 12 top-five and 14 top-ten finishes. He also claimed his second track championship.
2011 provided a new challenge. Jordan and his father made the leap from local fendered to touring open-wheeled competition. Jordan, fresh off his Waterford Late Model championship, and his father decided to sell their Late Model operation to move up to the Modified Racing Series. It was a learning season filled with highs and lows, yet Jordan showed at times that he could be the quickest car and make moves towards the front of the field. He had just three top-ten finishes in 14 starts, but the team's growth was not always paired with the finishing positions due to accidents. Jordan will return in 2012 with an eye on a race win and a top-five points finish.
Professionally, Jordan holds Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual Art (Digital Art and Design). He is a high school teacher at the same school he graduated from himself. He also teaches as an adjunct lecturer when his schedule allows. When he is not working during the day, he can be found at the race shop prepping the race car for the upcoming Saturday. In his free time, Jordan enjoys studying auto racing vehicle dynamics, as well as turning laps on racing simulation software and slot car tracks.
FAST FACTS
Personal
Birthdate: June 15, 1984
Hometown: Plainfield, CT
Height / Weight: 5'11" / 175 lbs
Hobbies: Sim Racing, Slot Cars
Personal Vehicle: Mini Cooper S
Favorite Food: Margarita Pizza
Favorite Drink: Coffee
Favorite Music: Classic Hip-Hop, Indie Hip-Hop, Alternative
Favorite Show: AMC's Mad Men
Favorite Movies: James Bond franchise