I had met Jordan once, face-to-face, almost a year ago at the S.C. State Fair. I have heard him several times on S.T.A.R.S. Radio here on Racers Reunion on Thursday nights when he would co-host with Jerry Smith. Last night, however, at The Sumter Speedway, I had an opportunity to renew acquaintance with the young man and actually had a few minutes of one-on-one conversation with him.
I have been impressed with Jordan since I first heard of him, even before I met him, more to do with his ease of sharing his faith statement than knowing how he handles a race car. I know he's on the Humphy Wheeler development program and can expect to achieve great things in racing. But, having the chance to talk with him last night, Iknow it's more than Humphy Wheeler, it's more than being able to handle a race car, and it's more than the support of Forest Acres and his family. Jordan Anderson is a real person! There is no pretense there, no statement of greatness not yet achieved, only the statement that he is working to achieve his goals and dreams. He has a great deal going for him, without a doubt.
Whether Jordan Anderson is ever a Cup winner, a Cup Champion, or whatever he may achieve in the sport of stock car, he is already a winner in life and with fans. He is sure of his ability and sure of his salvation through Christ. Don't really need much more than that but he has been blessed with the unique personality to share all of that with those he encounters.
Yep, Jordan, you've got a fan here. Thanks for the time last night. Hope we get to share more time in the future.
Tim
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What a change! It's been awhile since I've checked in and I'm quite surprised. It may take me awhile to figure it our but first look it's really great.
updated by @tim-leeming: 12/05/16 04:02:07PM