Randy Moss
A master of endurance racing whose consistency and technical skill made him a cornerstone of Porsche's GT program for over a decade.
Born 1977 (age 49)·American football player and commentator·Birthday: February 13·Generation X
Biography
In the grueling world of sports car endurance racing, where machinery often outshines the driver, Jörg Bergmeister became synonymous with Porsche reliability and speed. The German driver's career is a testament to meticulous preparation and remarkable longevity at the sharp end of GT competition. Bergmeister didn't seek the flash of Formula One; he thrived in the team-oriented, tactical battles of races like the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Rolex 24 at Daytona. His smooth, calculated driving style preserved cars over double stints while still extracting competitive lap times, making him a prized co-driver for factory and customer teams alike. A fixture with Porsche, he secured major victories across the American Le Mans Series and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, often with his longtime driving partner Patrick Long. Bergmeister's deep understanding of Porsche's complex rear-engine dynamics and his role in developing their GT race cars cemented his legacy as a quiet but essential force in sports car racing.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Randy was born in 1977, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Randy Was Born
The biggest hits of 1977
#1 Movie
Star Wars
Best Picture
Annie Hall
#1 TV Show
Happy Days
Randy's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1977Born
Star Wars premieres; Elvis dies
Gas: $0.62/galHome: $31,800Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Tonight's the Night" — Rod StewartBest Picture: Annie Hall
1982Started school
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1990Became a teenager
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1993Could drive
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1995Could vote
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Turned 21
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2007Turned 30
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2017Turned 40
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 49 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the 24 Hours of Le Mans GT class in 2004 driving a Porsche 911 GT3 RSR.
- Secured five major sports car championship titles in the American Le Mans Series and Grand-Am.
- Claimed overall victory at the 2009 Rolex 24 at Daytona in a Daytona Prototype.
- Earned multiple class wins at prestigious events like the 12 Hours of Sebring and Petit Le Mans.
Did You Know?
His younger brother, Tim Bergmeister, is also a professional racing driver.
Bergmeister is a trained automotive mechanic, giving him a unique hands-on understanding of his race cars.
He holds the record for the most starts in the Porsche 911 RSR model.
Beyond racing, he is a certified ski instructor.
“I play when I want to play. If I don't want to play, I don't play.”
