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As the 2024 Michelin Pilot Challenge season slowly winds down, the front-running Unitronic JDC-Miller Motorsports team is more determined than ever to accomplish what it set out to achieve at the start of the year.
“We’re here for the championship title, plain and simple. After years of commitment to this program—giving it our all on the track and in the pits, along with incredible support from our sponsors—we have all the right pieces in place to finish the season strong and it begins with Indianapolis this weekend.” said John Staffi, Technical Director, Unitronic
Miller and Taylor Overcome VIR Setback
Just a couple weeks ago, round 8 at VIR started on shaky ground following an early-race incident but Chris Miller was able to shake it off and remain on the lead lap, allowing co-driver Mikey Taylor to push on and finish P7 while taking home another 240 valuable championship points.
2023 Winners Ready for Battle
Heading into round 9 of the season with a 170-point lead, seasoned drivers Chris Miller and Mikey Taylor aim to repeat their 2023 success at Indianapolis, where they battled fiercely with the then-championship-leading Hyundai and ultimately secured victory after four hours of intense racing. This thrilling finish marked the first time a TCR team had the honor of kissing the bricks in IMSA history.
Located in Speedway, Indiana, this track is famously known as "The Brickyard" due to its rich history, originally being paved with over 3 million bricks. Though mostly asphalt now, a strip of those iconic bricks remains at the start/finish line, preserving its legacy as one of the most legendary motorsports venues in the world.
ECS Tuning Returns for More Racing Action
Returning for yet another round of exciting Michelin Pilot Challenge racing will be Unitronic Authorized Dealer, ECS TUNING which is a market leader in the automotive e-commerce space. Their expansive product offerings for european automotive enthusiasts have grown over decades and their new lifetime warranty incentive, makes them a crowd favorite from coast to coast and around the world.
New Livery for Indianapolis
For this year’s race, the No. 17 Audi will be sporting the infamous red, white and blue, LIQUI MOLY livery, showcasing their commitment to driving the team forward. Race after race and season after season, the GEN2 race machine is powered and protected by some of the industry’s highest quality oils, additives and fluids thanks to LIQUI MOLY. Learn more about their extensive product offerings HERE.
Race Schedule
This weekend's 2-hour Indianapolis Motor Speedway 120 kicks off on Saturday at 1:05 PM ET. Stay up to date on all our activities, learn more about the team, our pro drivers, the #17 RS 3 LMS TCR race car, our tremendous sponsors and shop for team merch HERE. Make sure to tune into UNITRONIC social media channels for behind the scenes race coverage of all ten championship events!
Photos by Sideline Sports Photography LLC
About UNITRONIC®
UNITRONIC® engineers industry-leading aftermarket performance enhancing software and hardware for Audi®, Volkswagen®, Seat®, and Skoda® cars worldwide. Best known for its performance software engine and transmission calibrations, Unitronic enhances vehicle performance while maintaining complete OEM-like reliability and drivability. Unitronic’s UniCONNECT+ Programming and Diagnostic Interface empowers Unitronic Clients to safely reprogram their engine and transmission control modules from the comfort of home, anywhere in the world. Learn more about Unitronic's competitive advantage at www.getunitronic.com
About JDC-MILLER MOTORSPORTS
JDC-MILLER MOTORSPORTS is a world-class multiple championship winning sportscar racing team, with a total of 18 championships, 60 wins, 57 pole positions, and 195 podiums, most of which coming by way of their Prototype class programs running in the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship. Highlights include an Overall Win at the Six Hours at Watkins Glen in 2018, 2017 Winner Extreme Spirit Award, and 2017 Winner Jim Trueman Award, providing the team an automatic entry into the 2018 24 Hours of LeMans. Learn more at www.jdcmotorsport.com
About LIQUI MOLY USA – Canada
LIQUI MOLY USA – Canada is a subsidiary of LIQUI MOLY GmbH, a global motor oil and additive company based in Germany selling products in more than 150 countries. LIQUI MOLY offers more than 4,000 items globally covering automotive, powersports, commercial vehicles, boats and watercraft and more. LIQUI MOLY USA - Canada is actively involved in motorsports in numerous capacities highlighted by teams in IMSA USA and IMSA Canada, TC America and Trans AM. Learn more at www.liqui-moly.com
About OUT THERE BRANDS
Out There Brands was founded by professional racing driver Mikey Taylor. He saw a need for a company that offers extreme personalization and customer service in the branding industry and founded OTB in order to fill it. Producing custom-made displays and apparel to bring attention to our customers. Using his experience in the motorsport industry, Mikey focused on working with suppliers and forming partnerships to utilize only the best materials and products from around the world to deliver durable, cost-effective and stand out products! Learn more at www.OutThereBrands.com
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