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Cutting their 2022 campaign short after finishing on the top step of the podium at Lime Rock Park wasn’t the season ending the Unitronic JDC-Miller MotorSports pairing of Mikey Taylor and Chris Miller had in mind, but it allowed the team to regroup and shift their focus on the 2023 season with the new generation RS 3 LMS TCR!
The 2021 and 2022 seasons featured several frustrating race-ending mechanical failures for the Minnesota based team, despite co-drivers Chris Miller and Mikey Taylor having often been featured as some of the fastest in class with several top qualifying positions and running up-front during the races.
Photo by Sideline Sports Photography LLC
The veteran sportscar racing team, led by John Church, knew they had to make a change for 2023 in order to effectively fight for an IMSA series championship against the behemoth factory supported Hyundai team and other stiff competition in the TCR class. Purchasing the newly introduced Audi TCR GEN2 car from the Ingolstadt, Germany manufacturer was anything but easy in today’s climate of supply chain shortages and wildly varying delivery dates but the team was able to lean on an Audi Sport dealer in Germany to help secure their machine much earlier than any others in 2023.
The second generation Audi TCR takes the lessons learned from the first generation and transforms the car into a completely new race car. Upgraded with Audi’s EA888 engine delivering 340HP paired with a new Hewland pneumatically actuated six-speed transmission, and also featuring upgraded aerodynamics, engine cooling and driver ergonomics, which will all come in handy during IMSA’s four hour season opener at Daytona International Speedway. For more information on the new car visit Audi.com.
This new car and preparation gives the team a positive outlook for the 2023 season and their aspirations of capturing the IMSA Michelin Pilot Championship in their 3rd attempt. Together with co-drivers Chris Miller and Mikey Taylor, Unitronic JDC-Miller MotorSports welcomes back Liqui Moly as a primary sponsor in motorsports and the Official Motor Oil and Additive Supplier of Unitronic on the corporate side. Together Unitronic and Liqui Moly are pushing the boundaries of performance and reliability of Audi and Volkswagen street cars. A special Liqui Moly x Unitronic themed livery will be on display at the Alan Jay Automotive Network 120 at Sebring International Raceway and the Battle of the Bricks at iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway to celebrate its partnership.
Photo by Sideline Sports Photography LLC
The 2023 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge season kicks off at Daytona International Speedway, FL for the Roar Before the 24 on January 20-22, 2023. This official pre-season test is followed directly by round one of the championship at the same iconic venue for the BMW M Endurance Challenge At Daytona, January 25-27!
Photo by Sideline Sports Photography LLC
Stay up to date on 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 on getunitronic.com/motorsports. Tune into the UNITRONIC social media pages or IMSA.TV for race coverage of all ten championship events!
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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