Patrick Lindsey 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.