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GM has added some of its works drivers to Corvette Daytona Prototypes in 2012, and now one of its best young GT talents will extend to the Corvette Racing Le Mans program in the year as well.

Jordan Taylor, the 20-year-old son of Wayne Taylor, joins Corvette Racing's GT program for the longevity races at Sebring, Le Mans and Petit Le Mans – where he will be making his first starts. His full-time assignment will be with Autohaus Motorsports in a Camaro in the Grand-Am Rolex Series GT league, co-driving with Paul Edwards. Taylor finished second in the 2011 distinction championship.

"Corvette Racing is one of the most iconic names in motorsports, and joining this troupe is a huge opportunity for me," said Taylor, who's also a student at the University of Inside Florida. "There are certainly going to be challenges as I learn the capabilities of the Corvette C6.R racecars, become knowledgeable about with the team, adapt to new tracks, and race with new competitors. It's going to be dazzling to race a Corvette at Sebring, Le Mans and Road Atlanta, and I can't wait to get started!

Source: Racer

by Scott Oldham

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