[source: Unitronic]
With four races remaining in the 2024 Michelin Pilot Challenge Season, the Unitronic JDC-Miller Motorsports team heads to Road America seeking redemption after a disappointing result at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in July, where, despite 90 minutes of terrific driving by Chris Miller and Mikey Taylor, the #17 Audi lost drive with 30 minutes to go, ultimately leaving the car stranded and forcing the team to settle for P8 after leading the majority of the race.
“Obviously the last race didn’t go as we were hoping but there’s no place better for us to try to earn some redemption and get back to our winning ways than Road America. It’s a track that every driver loves and I’m sure the team will give us a quick car to fight up front with. This weekend is also more or less a home race for a lot of the guys and myself who live in Minnesota and I know we will have a lot of support there cheering us on. I can’t wait to get back in the #17 Unitronic JDC-Miller Motorsports car and continue our push for the championship in just a few days!” said an enthusiastic Chris Miller.
CHAMPIONSHIP LEADERS
After 6 races in the 2024 season, the Unitronic JDC-Miller Motorsports team currently sits at the top of the TCR leaderboard with a 150-point lead over the nearest Hyundai. The team will look to extend its lead at the challenging 4-mile, 14-turn track known as “America’s National Park of Speed” this weekend.
STRONG AT ROAD AMERICA
Historically, the team has had success at Road America, where in 2023, Chris Miller and Mikey Taylor showed great speed throughout the weekend, allowing the Gen2 Audi TCR to stretch its legs and ultimately finish in P2. In 2021, the team would finish in P5 near the front of the pack with the previous generation Audi TCR machine. This season, however, the #17 Audi will be facing additional challenges, as it was hit with another Balance of Performance adjustment, adding another 10kg and 20mm of additional ride height.
RACE SCHEDULE
This weekend’s 2-hour Road America 120 kicks off on Saturday at 2:45 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!
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
