Bio
Splitting his time between his day job on Wall Street and working his family’s Santa Barbara ranch, Patrick Lindsey’s true passion is racing the Porsche 911 GT3 in the World Challenge GT Series. This bicoastal financier has one goal in mind, victory for the 57. But win or lose, this 27 year old is doing something all of us wish we could—he is living his dream.
From 2007 to 2009 Patrick took the top step of the podium seven times in the American Iron Series. Beginning in 2007 Patrick partnered with team owner and soon to be brother-in-law John Horton to take his racing career to the next level, racing in the professional World Challenge Touring Car Series. So far in his professional racing career, Patrick has qualified 2nd three times, recording a podium finish in 2009 as well as notching a number of additional race awards. Patrick is just getting started, as racing commentary legend Tom Hnatiw puts it, “Patrick is a rising star on the racing circuit.”
Patrick’s love for racing began at the age of sixteen. But unlike most race car drivers his true love for racing started with what was underneath the hood of the car. Understanding the balance between power, chassis and control have allowed Patrick to get the most out of his race cars–translating into successes on the track.
In the beginning of his racing days, Patrick developed a Penske damper package for the Audi (B5) S4 platform and later partnered with Startup Racing to bring the kit to market in a street and track form. His understanding of the suspension and chassis dynamics of his race cars have contributed to his success on the track.
In 2003, and at the age of 21, Patrick came to a cross roads of two major decisions. Should he continue his education at Pepperdine University or take a job offer on New York’s Wall Street? Or should he pursue his dream and begin his racing career? Despite the fact that living in New York City would leave him devoid of the California automotive lifestyles he loved so much, he decided to leave Pepperdine and head to the city all the while traveling back and forth to pursue his racing dreams on the west coast—beginning his coast-to-coast lifestyle.
On Wall Street, Patrick has seen positive growth over the past six years with his institutional trading operation—now working with Sloan Securities on New York’s Wall Street. His competitive nature has proven to be valuable in the field of business.
Patrick enjoys getting away from the New York grind to the beautiful Santa Barbara coastline, working his family’s ranch and focusing on his true passion—rolling up his sleeves and getting under the hood of his car to make it faster for race day.
Racing Bio:
2011 – Ran a full season in the Pirelli World Challenge Grand Touring series in the #12 Hawk Performance Corvette fielded by CRP. Helped team owner and crew chief Nick Short develop the #12 which was a brand new car at the beginning of the season. Finished a high of 2nd among several top five finishes. Became a strong contender in the second half of the season as the development of the Hawk Corvette started to pay dividends on the track. Helped fellow SCCA Pro drivers with race craft and setup. Attended various vintage events and helped fellow drivers with setup and driver coaching. Also made first start in the Grand Am Rolex GT series with the Traxxas Porsche GT3 fielded by Horton Autosport with co-driver Eric Foss. Qualified the car in 11th place and recorded a 13th place finish. Received excellent feedback from sponsors and fellow competitors for our great results despite a lack of testing prior to the event.
2010 - Made 9 starts in the World Challenge Grand Touring series in the Truspeed/Horton Autosport/ Sloan Securities Porsche GT3 Cup Car. Standing on the podium twice and finishing in the top five 7 times. Worked with Horton Autosport to develop the Porsche GT3 to better work with the Toyo tires on which we have to run in the World Challenge series. Attended various club events and helped amatuer drivers fine tune their skills. Helped fellow Porsche drivers at PCA events at Mid Ohio and VIR.
2009 – Ran 7 races in NASA’s American Iron series resulting in 2 wins and four podiums. Ran a Mustang in the American Iron National Championship race, pacing the field during qualifying and leading by a substantial margin before a wiring gremlin resulted in a 7th place finish. Made 4 starts in the Speed World Challenge Touring Car series, resulting in two top five finishes (highest of 3rd), two top ten’s and additionally received the “Autoweek move of the race” at the season finale. Helped fellow NASA competitors progress with setup and driver coaching.
2008 – Ran a full season in the Speed World Challenge Touring Car series resulting in one top ten finish, a highest qualifying result of 2nd and earning two hole shot awards and one hard charger award.
2007 – Raced a Mustang in NASA’s American Iron Series, scoring 5 wins and 1 second place in 8 races. Ran various time trial events. Made professional racing debut in the Speed World Challenge Touring Car series, driving the Horton Motorsport Mazda6 qualifying 18th and finishing 12th.
2006 – Raced a Mustang in NASA’s American Iron series, scoring one win in five races. Set several track records in Time Trial. Drove a Pro7 MAZDA RX7 in two races, finishing 3rd and 2nd. Won a Time Trial “A” and Performance Touring “A” National Championship in the Audi S4 as well as finishing 2nd in the American Iron Extreme Championship (in a lesser-prepared American Iron car). Drove the Audi S4 in the Superstreet/Eurotuner time attack, resulting in a top ten finish overall.
2005 – Obtained first competition license. Campaigned a 2001 Audi S4 for a full season in NASA’s Time Trial series, scoring many wins and track records. Despite changing classes after the season had already started, the result was a 3rd place finish in the ’05 championship. Drove the Audi S4 in the Superstreet/Eurotuner time attack, finishing 11th overall and 4th in the unlimited AWD class; was the highest placing Audi, over the factory team.
2003 – Developed a Penske damper package for the Audi (B5) S4 platform; later partnering with Startup Racing to bring the kit to market in a street and track form. Also developed various other suspension pieces for the same platform. Participated in the 2003 Open Track Challenge.
1998-2003 – Ran various cars in NASA’s HPDE program, developing car control skills and driving craft that would build a foundation for a racing career. Also formed the Pepperdine car club in 2001 and coached members in the classroom and on the track.
1998 – Participated in Skip Barber’s racing school (three months after receiving a driver’s license) at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and was immediately bitten by the racing bug.
