Jordan Anderson Racing: From PlayStation Dreams to NASCAR Reality
There’s something magical about watching a childhood dream transform into reality, and Jordan Anderson Racing is no exception. For team owner Jordan Anderson, it started with countless hours glued to a PlayStation controller in South Carolina, designing paint schemes and building virtual racing empires on NASCAR Racing 2003. Today, that same passion drives one of the most compelling success stories in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
The PlayStation Connection That Started Everything
Most kids play video games for fun. Anderson was different. He wasn’t just racing cars on screen, but he was crafting entire organizations, designing every detail from paint schemes to race schedules. That PlayStation wasn’t just entertainment; it was his first business school.
“Back then, I always enjoyed the driving part, but I was intrigued by ownership almost as much as I was the driving,” Anderson reflects. Those late nights in front of the TV weren’t wasted time. They were laying the groundwork for something much bigger. The transition from virtual racing to real-world NASCAR wasn’t smooth.
Anderson didn’t have the luxury of wealthy parents or corporate sponsors knocking down his door. He was the guy working on his own car, hauling it to the track, and learning every aspect of the business because he had to. Every wrench turn, every tire change, every sponsorship phone call all became part of his education.
Jordan Anderson Racing Finds Its Footing in Xfinity Series
When Anderson made the jump to start Jordan Anderson Racing in the Xfinity Series in 2021, reality hit hard. An untimely rain shower at Daytona International Speedway canceled qualifying, and without owner points, his team couldn’t even make the season opener. For most people, that would have been a crushing blow. For Anderson, it was just another door closing before a better one opened.
The team didn’t make its first start until the 11th race at Circuit of The Americas, with Tyler Reddick behind the wheel. That moment changed everything. Three consecutive top-10 finishes with Reddick and Josh Berry proved that Jordan Anderson Racing belonged on the track.
“From the outside looking in, a lot of things that people would say are bad things happening to us,” Anderson explains. “In hindsight, it was one door closing and another door opening.” That perspective – turning setbacks into stepping stones – has become the foundation of everything Jordan Anderson Racing represents.
Building a Team That Believes in Each Other
What makes Jordan Anderson Racing special isn’t just the cars or the equipment. It’s the people. Over five seasons, the team has become a magnet for drivers with something to prove. Myatt Snider, Jeb Burton, Parker Retzlaff, and Blaine Perkins each brought their own hunger and determination to the organization.
The addition of Shane Whitbeck as competition director in 2025 transformed how the team operates. Whitbeck, with experience from Brad Keselowski Racing, brought organizational skills that allowed the team to work smarter, not just harder. The result? More than 30 full-time employees are working on a schedule that doesn’t require endless overtime.
“One thing Anderson has preached to me all year is we all have to work together 33 weeks out of the year, so we all have to make sure we get along,” says driver Blaine Perkins. That philosophy, teamwork over individual glory, permeates everything Jordan Anderson Racing does.
The Moment Everything Clicked in Portland
Last weekend at Portland International Raceway delivered a moment that perfectly captured what Jordan Anderson Racing has built. Three cars finished seventh, eighth, and ninth, and all in the top 10 for the first time in a single race. It wasn’t luck. It was the result of years of careful construction, smart hiring, and never giving up when things got tough. Jeb Burton’s near-miss at Talladega earlier this year, which was ruled inches behind Austin Hill when the caution flew, showed that Jordan Anderson Racing can compete with anyone. They won that same race in 2023, proving it wasn’t a fluke.
Jordan Anderson Racing Looks Toward the Future
Anderson describes building his team like constructing a LEGO tower. “When you build a LEGO tower and you have four or five missing at the bottom, that thing is going to topple over when you get it big enough,” he says. “We’re making sure the foundation is big, wide, and strong and has some depth to it.”
The partnership with entrepreneur John Bommarito has provided stability and friendship. Their relationship extends beyond business – they’ve become genuine friends who learn from each other. It’s exactly the kind of authentic connection that drives successful organizations.
With plans potentially expanding to three full-time entries in 2026, Jordan Anderson Racing continues to grow. But Anderson isn’t just thinking short-term. He talks about being a team owner for “20, 30, 40, 50 years.” That’s not typical NASCAR owner talk – that’s someone who truly loves what he’s built.
What Makes Jordan Anderson Racing Different
This isn’t just another race team trying to make a quick buck. This is Anderson’s life’s work. “This is my baby; this is what I eat, sleep, breathe,” he says. “Outside of my wife and future son that’s coming, this is all I care about, making sure the people are taken care of, the team is growing, we have the funding to keep pushing.”That passion creates a culture where everyone feels invested. From the shop floor to the pit box, Jordan Anderson Racing operates like a family business where success is shared and setbacks are faced together.
Final Thoughts
The team has transitioned, in Anderson’s words, “from surviving to thriving.” They’re not just participating in NASCAR Xfinity Series races. They’re competing to win them. With Jeb Burton sitting just 31 points below the playoff cutline heading into the regular season finale at Gateway, Jordan Anderson Racing has real postseason aspirations.
