GT Academy Winner Jordan Tresson Competes in 2011 Blancpain Endurance Series

GT Academy April 17th, 2011 by Jordan

There’s been a lot of attention (and rightfully so!) around winner of the first GT Academy, Lucas Ordonez, after it was announced he’d be competing in the 2011 ILMC this year. However, last year’s GT Academy winner, Jordan Tresson, is also steadily making his way up the racing ladder, running in this year’s Blancpain Endurance Series – a European championship which includes the challenging 24 Hours of Spa.

“The Blancpain Series gives me the perfect opportunity to grow as a GT driver. Competing in a multi-class endurance championship requires a different style of driving, as not only do you have to preserve the car for your team mates, you also have to deal with traffic and some seriously quick driving talent. The championship includes a 24-hour race at Spa, so concentration will be paramount. Seeing what Lucas (Ordonez, 2008 GT Academy winner) has managed to achieve, and following his progress at Sebring, I couldn’t be more motivated for the new season.” - Jordan Tresson

Tresson is competing in the series with Christopher Ward and Alex Buncombe, and they’ve completed their first race at Monza today. Running in the GT4 class with a Nissan 370Z, the team came just shy of a podium with a solid fourth place class result. Congratulations, guys, and good luck at next month’s race in Spain!

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April 20th, 2011 at 5:11 pm - #

18thPost

18th post!!!!
April 19th, 2011 at 11:21 am - #

Jorge Rostro

Keep up the good work! Best of luck!
April 18th, 2011 at 4:53 pm - #

Jose’

All the best!
April 18th, 2011 at 3:12 pm - #

Geoff

I would love to see Jordan or Lucas give back to the GT5 community (when time permits) by providing tunes for their respective cars. I know we don’t have a 370 race car but Jordan could set up a 370 from the dealership to what he feels is the closest possible virtual representation of what he drives. Provide all the details on tires, suspension/LSD/brakes etc. That would be a thoughtful and useful gift to the community.

Best of luck out there!
April 18th, 2011 at 1:00 pm - #

RomKnight

I’m watching the video from Monza race (Blancpain endurance series) at gt1world and they mention Jordan around 1h:22m/23m

Good luck to him
- April 19th, 2011 at 6:05 am - #
  
  joe-tj
  
  i have watching the race too
  and i saw a beautiful 360 of the Nissan 370Z, just in front of the leader of the race. :P
  
  i don’t know who is the driver at that time, but i think he had to get a great fear.
  
  good luck to Jordan, Christopher and Alex, for the rest of the Championship
April 18th, 2011 at 8:48 am - #

MANU56BZH

Bonne chance Jordan ! Good luck Jordan !
April 18th, 2011 at 5:19 am - #

Paulyee

I wonder if luca and jordan still play GT?
- April 18th, 2011 at 7:23 am - #
  
  BubbleBelly542
  
  There’s probably no time
April 18th, 2011 at 4:23 am - #

GT_Die_Hard

Good luck!
April 18th, 2011 at 3:43 am - #

YiNG_YaNG_6o4

Good job and keep it up! Represent for all GT drivers.
April 17th, 2011 at 10:38 pm - #

Fyzix

If I were him, I’d be glad to say I atleast finished a 24 hour race, let alone get a podium! Good luck to Tresson, Ward, and Buncombe!
April 17th, 2011 at 9:45 pm - #

Crushed

Goo0d luck!
April 17th, 2011 at 6:30 pm - #

A_Higher_Place

Good luck! I want that car in GT!!
April 17th, 2011 at 6:01 pm - #

Sasek

I want Spa in GT… :(
April 17th, 2011 at 6:00 pm - #

With a Eg6

Sounds like a grueling series
April 17th, 2011 at 5:16 pm - #

Protocol

May luck be on Jordan’s side!
- April 17th, 2011 at 5:17 pm - #
  
  Protocol
  
  Although he probably doesn’t need it. ;)