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After five successful years campaigning Audi equipment, 2024 IMSA Michelin Pilot TCR Driver and Team’s Champions Unitronic JDC-Miller Motorsports step up to the top class with a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport for 2025 and beyond.
A remarkable 11 victories, 17 podium finishes, and 9 pole positions highlight an extremely successful 5 year stint for Unitronic in partnership with JDC-Miller Motorsports and Audi, all culminating in clinching the 2024 championship, and finally bringing an end to Hyundai’s dominance in IMSA TCR over the past 5 seasons.
TCR Championship Win Fuels Ambitious 2025 Vision
A leading force behind the program, Unitronic’s John Staffi said proudly “Looking back, we've had a lot of success in a relatively short period of time with Audi on the racing side. We're grateful for Audi Sport and the RS 3 LMS TCR machines, but we've achieved what we set out to do [in motorsports] securing the 2024 TCR championship title—and we'll absolutely continue to drive innovation and set the bar higher on the Unitronic corporate side, delivering industry-leading performance software and hardware solutions for Audi and Volkswagen road cars. But always looking ahead, we're excited to expand our reach in 2025, setting new goals and driving the iconic Unitronic brand to new levels in business, in symphony with our passion in motorsports.”
Stepping It Up with Porsche GT4 Entry
With momentum on their side the #17 team has decided to take things to the next level in partnership with fellow Volkswagen Audi Group brand, Porsche Motorsport and their globally successful GT4 platform. Fitted with a naturally aspirated 6-cylinder boxer engine in mid-engine layout and a chassis known for its lightweight, well-balanced performance, Porsche finished the 2024 IMSA GS manufacturer in second position a mere 40 points adrift.
"We consider ourselves a family at Porsche. So, it feels right to have the No. 17 Unitronic/JDC-Miller MotorSports team grow into a GS program with the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport. As champions in the TCR class, we know they have the skill and the experience that, when joined with the expertise and Porsche knowledge of its big brother, the No. 85 Porsche 963, will make them a contender in the GS class very quickly. This is a perfect example of what Porsche can offer and we are very excited to welcome another championship winning program to the GT4 paddock." said Volker Holzmeyer, President and CEO, Porsche Motorsport North America.
Drivers Ready to Bring the Fight to GS class
“It’s bittersweet leaving Audi who we’ve had so many great memories with but I couldn’t be more excited about our new Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport! Together with all our partners and crew members, I think we have built a fantastic operation, and we want to take things up a notch and compete at the highest level we can. GS will be very different to TCR, the way the races develop is very different and there will be a lot of learning, but we have a great driver lineup, the best crew, the best partners and together with Porsche Motorsport North America we believe we can do something great!” said South African born Mikey Taylor, who will continue into his 6th year with the Minnesota based team.
Taylor’s co-driver of four years and IMSA veteran Chris Miller was upbeat about the continuity. “To be able to continue on with most of the same people and partners that we have had so much success with makes this move particularly special. We’ve proven that we have a championship-winning combination and I’m excited to see what we can do in the ultra-competitive GS class. I’ve always dreamt of racing a Porsche and I know it will be a very special feeling when I drive the car for the first time. I’m very grateful for all the people who worked hard to make this happen and couldn’t be more excited to get the season started in a couple months!”
LIQUI MOLY Returns for New Racing Season
Continuing their successful technical partnership, LIQUI MOLY will once again be heavily involved in the support of the team through motor oil and additive engineering, and highlighted by two IMSA race events featuring the eye-catching LIQUI MOLY specific race livery. "We are thrilled to continue our partnership with the JDC-Miller MotorSports team and Unitronic in 2025," said Eva Tran, Marketing Director at LIQUI MOLY . "Both LIQUI MOLY and Unitronic are brands built on quality, innovation, and performance. Together, we bring that to the racetrack, pushing our products to the limit in the most demanding conditions. What’s exciting for us is that the same premium products we test on the track are available for everyone to use off the track. This partnership is a testament to our commitment to excellence, and we can’t wait to see what we achieve together in the coming season."
Daytona Opener Just Months Away
The 10 round 2025 IMSA Michelin Pilot Championship kicks off with the official pre-season test, The Roar Before The Rolex 24 on January 17-19 the first opportunity for teams to get their 2025 season preparations started at the World Center Of Racing, Daytona International Speedway. The Roar is then directly followed a week later by the first race event of the year, the BMW M Endurance Challenge at Daytona. A four hour baptism of fire for the #17 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport.
About UNITRONIC®
UNITRONIC® engineers industry-leading aftermarket performance enhancing software and hardware for Audi®, Volkswagen®, Porsche®, Seat®, Cupra® 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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