Jordan Pepper Explained

Jordan Pepper
Nationality: South African
Birth Date:31 July 1996
Birth Place:Edenvale, Gauteng, South Africa
Related To:Iain Pepper (father)
Tasmin Pepper (sister)
Racing Licence: FIA Platinum
Last Series:Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup
Years Active:2017–2019
Teams:Bentley Team Abt
Bentley Team M-Sport
Starts:11
Wins:1
Poles:1
Fastest Laps:2
Best Finish:14th
Year:2018
Prev Series:Volkswagen Polo Cup South Africa

ADAC GT Masters
Prev Series Years:2012
2013–14
2015–16
Title Years:2014

Jordan Lee Pepper (born 31 July 1996) is a South African racing driver, currently competing in the Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup.[1] He is the son of former South African Touring Car driver Iain Pepper and younger brother of W Series driver Tasmin Pepper.[2]

He was the winner of the 2020 Bathurst 12 Hour for Bentley with Jules Gounon and Maxime Soulet.[3] In 2023, he became a Lamborghini factory driver.[4]

Career

After last taking part in the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup in 2020 with Bentley, Pepper returned to the series in 2023. As a newly-minted Lamborghini factory driver, he joined fellow factory drivers Andrea Caldarelli and Mirko Bortolotti in Iron Lynx's Pro class entry.[5] In the Sprint Cup, Pepper joined Franck Perera in Vincenzo Sospiri Racing's Pro class entry.[6]

Racing record

Career summary

SeasonSeriesTeamRacesWinsPolesF/LapsPodiumsPointsPosition
2012Volkswagen Polo Cup South AfricaN/A201??73323rd
2013Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup GermanyN/A910122563rd
2014Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup GermanyN/A1067393791st
Volkswagen Castrol Cup200000NC
2015ADAC GT MastersC. Abt Racing1620038712th
2016ADAC GT MastersBentley Team Abt1300013322nd
2017Blancpain GT Series Endurance CupBentley Team Abt100000NC
Intercontinental GT Challenge100000NC
24 Hours of Nürburgring - SP9 LG10000N/ADNF
2018Blancpain GT Series Endurance CupBentley Team M-Sport300012914th
Intercontinental GT Challenge30000423rd
Blancpain GT Series AsiaBentley Team Phoenix Racing Asia400000NC†
Porsche Carrera Cup AsiaKamlung Racing400003917th
2019Blancpain GT Series Endurance CupBentley Team M-Sport51102494th
Intercontinental GT Challenge500001025th
2020GT World Challenge Europe Endurance CupBentley K-PAX Racing400001516th
ADAC GT MastersT3-HRT-Motorsport110000738th
Intercontinental GT ChallengeBentley Team M-Sport21001287th
K-PAX Racing20000
Nürburgring Endurance Series - SP9 ProWalkenhorst Motorsport100006.8868th
24 Hours of Nürburgring - SP910000N/A12th
2021International GT OpenTeam Lazarus211212111th
GT World Challenge America - ProK-PAX Racing12987112701st
Intercontinental GT Challenge100011513th
GT World Challenge Europe Endurance CupInception Racing with Optimum Motorsport100000NC
2022IMSA SportsCar Championship - GTDInception Racing50022144514th
GT World Challenge America - ProK-PAX Racing13214112292nd
GT World Challenge Europe Endurance CupOrange 1 K-PAX Racing100000NC
Intercontinental GT ChallengeOrange 1 K-PAX Racing
K-PAX Racing
24 Hours of Nürburgring - SP9Konrad Motorsport10000N/A10th
2023IMSA SportsCar Championship - GTD ProIron Lynx4000011377th
GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup500011514th
GT World Challenge Europe Sprint CupVSR6010011.512th
24 Hours of Nürburgring - SP9ABT Sportsline10000N/A9th
2024IMSA SportsCar Championship - GTD ProIron Lynx10000268*6th*
International GT OpenOregon Team
Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie - SP9Red Bull Team ABT10011
24 Hours of Nürburgring - SP910000N/A5th
GT World Challenge Europe Endurance CupGRT Grasser Racing Team
24 Hours of Le Mans - HypercarLamborghini Iron LynxReserve driver
† As Pepper was a guest driver, he was ineligible for points.
*Season still in progress.

Complete ADAC GT Masters results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

YearTeamCar12345678910111213141516DCPoints
2015nowrapC. Abt RacingnowrapAudi R8 LMS UltraOSC
1
OSC
2
RBR
1
RBR
2
SPA
1
SPA
2
LAU
1
LAU
2
NÜR
1
NÜR
2
SAC
1
SAC
2
ZAN
1
ZAN
2
HOC
1
HOC
2
12th87
2016nowrapBentley Team AbtnowrapBentley Continental GT3OSC
1
OSC
2
SAC
1
SAC
2
LAU
1
LAU
2
RBR
1
RBR
2
NÜR
1
NÜR
2
ZAN
1
ZAN
2
HOC
1
HOC
2
22nd33
2020nowrapT3-HRT-MotorsportnowrapBentley Continental GT3LAU1
1
LAU1
2
NÜR
1
NÜR
2
HOC
1
HOC
2
SAC
1		SAC
2		RBR
1
RBR
2
LAU2
1
LAU2
2
OSC
1
OSC
2
38th7

Complete Blancpain GT Series and GT World Challenge Europe results

Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup and GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup results

(Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

YearTeamCarClass1234567Pos.Points
Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup
2017nowrapBentley Team AbtnowrapBentley Continental GT3ProMNZSILLECSPA
6H
SPA
12H
SPA
24H
CATNC0
2018Bentley Team M-SportBentley Continental GT3ProMNZSILLEC
SPA
6H
SPA
12H
SPA
24H
CAT
14th29
2019Bentley Team M-SportBentley Continental GT3ProMNZ
SIL
LEC
SPA
6H
SPA
12H
SPA
24H
CAT
4th49
GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup
2020Bentley K-PAX RacingBentley Continental GT3ProIMO
NÜR
SPA
6H
SPA
12H
SPA
24H
LEC
16th15
2021Inception Racing with Optimum MotorsportMcLaren 720S GT3Pro-AmMNZLECSPA
6H
SPA
12H
SPA
24H
NÜRCAT34th4
2022Orange 1 K-PAX RacingLamborghini Huracán GT3 EvoProIMOLECSPA
6H
SPA
12H
SPA
24H
HOCCATNC0
2023nowrapIron LynxnowrapLamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo 2ProMNZ
LEC
SPA
6H
SPA
12H
SPA
24H
NÜR
CAT
14th15
2024GRT Grasser Racing TeamLamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo 2ProLECSPA
6H
SPA
12H
SPA
24H
NÜR
MNZ
JED
3rd*38*
* Season still in progress.

Complete IMSA SportsCar Championship results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

YearTeamClassMakeEngine1234567891011 12Points
2022Inception RacingGTDMcLaren 720S GT3McLaren M840T 4.0L Turbo V8DAY
SEB
LBH
LAG
MDO
DETWGL
MOS
LIM
ELK
VIR
ATL
14th1445
2023Iron LynxGTD ProLamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo 2Lamborghini 5.2 L V10DAY
SEB
LBH
MON
WGL
MOS
LIM
ELK
VIR
IMSPET
7th1137
2024Iron LynxGTD ProLamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo 2Lamborghini 5.2 L V10DAY
SEBLGADETWGLMOSELKVIRIMSATL268*

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: JORDAN PEPPER. Stéphane Ratel Organisation. 3 June 2019.
  2. News: LIKE FATHER, LIKE DAUGHTER: TASMIN PEPPER RETURNS TO ENGEN VOLKSWAGEN CUP. WomenOnWheels. 20 March 2017.
  3. News: Bentley takes comprehensive win in Bathurst 12 Hour. Speedcafe. 2 February 2020.
  4. News: Lamborghini Signs Pepper as Factory Driver. Daniel. Lloyd. Sportscar365. John Dagys Media. 11 January 2023. 11 January 2023.
  5. Web site: Iron Lynx & Dames Line-Ups Confirmed For World Challenge Endurance Cup. Stephen. Kilbey. Dailysportscar. 6 March 2023. 6 March 2023.
  6. Web site: VSR Confirm Three Car Sprint Cup Programme. Graham. Goodwin. Dailysportscar. March 9, 2023. March 9, 2023.

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