Jordan Taylor will make his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut at Lime Rock Park this weekend with Spire Motorsports.
The organization announced Monday that Taylor will drive the No. 7 Chevrolet, sponsored by Gainbridge at Lime Rock (Saturday, 1 p.m. ET) in the inaugural event for the Truck Series at the Connecticut road circuit.
“I’m eager to join Spire Motorsports for the LiUNA 150,” said Taylor. “I have spoken with a few members of the team for a few years now, so it’s great (that) things have finally come together. I know it’s going to be tough jumping into the series mid-season, but I know I am joining one of the top teams in the Craftsman Truck Series.
“Our Gainbridge Chevrolet Silverado will for sure be competitive, I just hope I can adapt to the truck quickly on the short weekend. Lime Rock Park is a track I know really well, but obviously all my experience around there is in much different types of cars, so I’m looking forward to the new challenge.”
Taylor is a four-time IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar champion and 24 Hours of Le Mans class winner. He is a decorated road course racer and currently competes full-time for Wayne Taylor Racing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Series.
“Jordan Taylor’s body of work speaks for itself,” said Spire Motorsports co-owner Jeff Dickerson. “His accomplishments at the global level are more than impressive so we’re obviously thrilled to have Jordan drive our No. 7 Gainbridge Chevy Silverado this weekend at Lime Rock Park. This is also a great opportunity to connect with our friends at Wayne Taylor Racing and shine a bit of a spotlight on the TWG Motorsports family.
“There is no doubt Wayne and Jordan set a very high standard when it comes to road racing and can only help us be better. Expectations are high and, collectively, we’re looking forward to the challenge.”
Lime Rock will be Taylor’s fourth NASCAR national series start. Taylor made two Xfinity Series starts in 2023 (Portland and Charlotte Roval) in addition to a Cup Series start (Circuit of The Americas).
