There are drivers that come along that you just know would have been successful at whatever they choose to do. That can be said about Patrick Long.

I have watched his career as both a fan and friend and with the relatively recent news he had stepped down from full time racing, I knew I had to catch up with him and find out more. Also, I can’t just have older guys on LWL and he does qualify as a legend to the current generation.

A California kid who had a big dream of being a top racing driver, and together with his dedicated family, did just that.

From Karting to racing in Europe against the best up and coming young talent, Patrick cut his teeth the hard way. Without doubt, his commitment and drive to win alongside this incredible training ground, helped propel him into the spotlight as a driver to watch.

First with Red Bull and their young F1 driver search and then with Porsche, his career really took off for the German Marque, becoming a Factory driver since 2003.

Pat had multiple class wins at Le Mans, Daytona 24, Sebring and Petit Le Mans as well as winning many Championships along the way.

But on-track success wasn’t enough for Patrick, he created his own corner of the Porsche world with Luftgekult; the ultimate celebration of Air Cooled Porsche’s! Now with almost a cult following you can find them around the world, and something tells me he won’t stop there!

So, to confirm: he hasn’t retired.

He has retired from his factory driver status.

Which means, watch out as there is even more to come.