There will only ever be one EJ

LOVEABLE IRISHMAN MADE A MARK

- by DANIEL MOXON

FORMULA ONE history is littered with characters, but none quite like Eddie Jordan.

When he formed his Jordan team in 1991, he was a down-to-earth, rock-and-roll figure entering a world that belonged to the rich and famous.

And what an impact the affable Irishman made, both on and off the track.

Having enjoyed some success at Formula Three level in the 1980s, Eddie Jordan Racing set its sights on the pinnacle of motorsport.

As he had done so for years, Jordan (inset) scrimped and saved to be able to fund his dream.

He had to spend wisely and did so when he hired Gary Anderson to lead a tiny team that built the first Jordan Grand Prix F1 car.

The Jordan 191 was green to match the main sponsor, soft drinks brand 7 Up, he signed to fund their racing, and was surprisingly competitive.