December 30, 1978
Jordan Szoke
Jordan Szoke
(Photo; canadianautoracing)
Born in Brantford, Ontario, Canada.
Jordan Szoke’s career started as the youngest roadracer to earn his professional license, at the age of 15. Jordan showcased his raw talent consistently landing him on the podium. Shattering track records and earning championships gained him some deserved notoriety. Winning his very first National Championship at the age of 16, only two short seasons after entering competition, it was clear that this was exactly what Jordan was born to do.
Throughout his evolution Jordan has won over 20 National championships in his 20 year career. Jordan changed the record books in 2010 when he earned both Superbike and Sportbike championships for 5 years consecutively. Jordan also holds the record for the most Superbike Championships in Canadian History with 10 in total. His seventh title in 2010, his tenth title in 2015, and his eleventh title in 2016 was achieved with an unprecedented perfect season.
2016 also found Szoke entering into the Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame. Also claiming the 2016 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy comprising of 20 championships with in 24 countries on six continents.
(Photo; canadianautoracing)
Jordan follows his passion for everything two wheels and competes successfully in many bicycle events road and mountain. In 2012 Szoke claimed three championships in three different disciplines; Road racing, Observed Trials and Mountain Bike.
He is also known for his off the track charity work competing annually in the Wayne Gretzky Celebrity Golf Tournament. He was recognized for his achievements by receiving the prestigious Award of Merit from the foundation. Jordan also endorses a program Racing for a Cure that accumulates funds for the Princess Margaret Foundation for cancer research.
Jordan has been inducted into the Brantford Hall of Fame and earned Athlete of the Year.
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