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Unitronic JDC-Miller Porsche Ready to Tackle Sebring

Katie Church on March 17, 2026

Sebring , FL (March 17, 2026) — Following a challenging start to the 2026 season at Daytona International Speedway, the Unitronic JDC-Miller Motorsports team now shifts its focus to Round 2 of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge at the legendary Sebring International Raceway. The team will return to action March 18–21 with the #17 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport, determined to bounce back and fight toward the front of the GS field.

Since departing Daytona, the JDC‑Miller MotorSports crew has been hard at work preparing the Cayman GT4 RS for the demanding Sebring weekend. Following the engine issue before their season opener, the team has focused on ensuring the car returns to the track at full strength and ready to compete in one of the most demanding races on the IMSA calendar.

“Hopefully St. Patrick’s Day brings us some luck this week as I feel we just need a little bit of it to get all the pieces of the puzzle to come together!” said driver, Mikey Taylor. “Heading into Daytona I thought we had a good car and were set for a strong weekend, but the issue right before the race forced us into another car with very little prep, which ultimately compromised our race. We’ve had a few more setbacks heading into Sebring, so we didn’t quite get to prepare the way we needed to. We’re looking to execute as well as we can with the track time we have, and with a little bit of Irish luck, we’ll be right up there at the end.”

Sebring presents a unique challenge for teams and drivers alike. First opened in 1950, the circuit is one of the oldest continuously operating road courses in the United States and is widely regarded as one of the most demanding tracks in North American sports car racing. Despite its numerous challenges, Sebring has historically delivered exciting racing for the IMSA paddock and remains a fan-favorite venue for both competitors and spectators.

For the Unitronic JDC-Miller Motorsports team, the upcoming race represents an important opportunity to reset the season after Daytona. With valuable data already gathered during the opening weekend, the team is optimistic about returning to form at one of the most iconic tracks on the calendar.

The green flag for the 2-hour Alan Jay Automotive 120 drops on Friday, March 20th at 2PM ET. Watch the full race live on Peacock, IMSA.tv, or IMSA’s official YouTube channel. Stay up to date on all our activities, learn more about the team, our pro drivers, and our tremendous sponsors HERE. Don’t forget to tune into the UNITRONIC social media channels for race coverage of all ten championship events as well.

JDC-Miller MotorSports partners with Cram-A-Lot for the 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Season

Katie Church on March 16, 2026

SAVAGE, Minn. (March 16, 2026). JDC-Miller MotorSports is excited to announce a new partnership with Cram-A-Lot, a leading OEM of high-performance waste and recycling equipment. Cram-A-Lot will be an associate sponsor of the team’s number 5 Porsche 963 in their GTP class campaign for the rest of the 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season.

Headquartered In Springdale, Arkansas, Cram-A-Lot produces a wide range of highly engineered waste compactors and recycling balers used throughout North America by retail, commercial, and industrial businesses. Cram-A-Lot products are found in operations of America’s largest retailers, including warehouse clubs, grocery stores, fast food restaurants, and convenience stores. Cram-A-Lot provides factory-direct, turnkey solutions to its customers, including sales consulting, custom equipment manufacturing, delivery, installation, repair, and maintenance services.

Founded in 1978, the company is a third-generation, family-owned and operated business with two manufacturing locations in Arkansas. Their Cram-A-Lot Logistics division includes a fleet of over-the-road flatbed trucks for equipment delivery, removal, and relocation. The company also provides comprehensive repair and maintenance services using its own factory-trained technicians as well as a network of qualified third-party service partners.

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John Church, Managing Partner, No. 5 JDC-Miller MotorSports Porsche 963

“Cram-A-Lot is one of those great companies you probably aren’t familiar with but encounter every day. If you visit any shopping center in the US, you’re likely within yards of one of their products. Waste handling for many companies, like large retailers, is a significant issue, and Cram-A-Lot is the main supplier of the equipment that helps them manage this challenge efficiently. We are excited to have them on board for the season.”

Jason Lind, Co-President & CEO, Cram-A-Lot

“We are excited about this opportunity to support JDC-Miller MotorSports during their 2026 campaign. Being a family-owned business ourselves, we immediately recognized similarities between how Cram-A-Lot competes in the marketplace and how JDC-Miller MotorSports competes on the track. Success in endurance racing demands teamwork, determination, long-term focus, and, of course, the highest quality, most reliable equipment. Cram-A-Lot has upheld these same values over our 48 years in business, delivering exceptional quality and customer service while successfully competing against much larger competitors in our industry.”

JDC-Miller MotorSports Returns Historic Livery to the 74th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring

Katie Church on March 12, 2026

SAVAGE, Minn. (March 12, 2026). JDC-Miller MotorSports is pleased to announce that its Porsche 963 will showcase a new version of its 2021 12 Hours of Sebring winning livery at the 74th running of the iconic race and for the remainder of the season. The Porsche will run the number 5 as did the DPi class Cadillac in 2021.

Since the car is now a GTP class Porsche 963 hybrid, world-renowned graphic designer Andy Blackmore was engaged to create a new look that pays tribute to the team’s 2021 car but with a fresh style.

The youthful, but experienced, driver line-up will remain the same as Daytona, Tijmen van der Helm, Nico Pino, and Kaylen Frederick.

The 2021 12 Hours of Sebring marks a special time for the race and the IMSA WeatherTech Championship series. The series had adapted to COVID-19 restrictions and was racing again, on its traditional date, in front of its loyal fans. Five years later, we celebrate everyone who worked hard to bring us back to racing and the fans who came to enjoy this incredible event.

It will be a very busy 12 Hours of Sebring for the JDC-Miller MotorSports team as they will also be running the number 79 Oreca 07 Gibson in the LMP2 class. The team’s regular driver Gerry Kraut, will be joined by Australian Josh Burdon, and British driver Sennan Fielding.

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John Church, Managing Partner, No. 85 JDC-Miller MotorSports Porsche 963

The 12 Hours of Sebring is always a special race for JDC-Miller MotorSports. The challenges inherent to “the 12 Hours” have always seemed to suit our team very well. We tend to thrive on adversity, and at Sebring, there is always hardship.

Our win in 2021 taught us a valuable lesson in perseverance, as the team overcame a variety of difficulties, from the pandemic to car contact. We were hit so many times during that race that we ran out of spares in our pit box. Due to our completely different sequence, no one expected us to be in the lead late in the race. The battered and bruised car brought out the best in the crew and drivers, and we kept pushing until we secured the win. Looking back at that achievement 5 years later—racing during a COVID-19 environment, overcoming numerous challenges on the track, and crossing the finish line first—is something to celebrate.

Reuniting with Mustang Sampling and Ken and Brenda Thompson is truly special and doing it 5 years after that special win in 2021 is very exciting. We are really looking forward to the renewed relationship. Sebring will be a great start.”

Ken Thompson, CEO, Mustang Sampling

“Brenda and I are thrilled to be back with JDC-Miller MotorSports. This renewed partnership feels like a full-circle moment as it coincides with the five-year anniversary of our win at the 12 Hours of Sebring. It’s a serendipitous reunion with the team, and we are grateful for the family atmosphere that runs throughout the organization—from the Church and Miller families, to the pit crew and drivers. The 2021 season was incredibly meaningful to us, which made returning five years later an easy decision. We look forward to bringing Mustang Sampling back to JDC-Miller MotorSports and competing together in the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup.”

Photo: Winning team of the 2021 12 Hours of Sebring

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About JDC-Miller MotorSports

JDC-Miller MotorSports is a world-class multi-series sports car racing team based in Savage, Minnesota. Since its inception, the team has captured numerous championships and high-profile victories, including the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the Twelve Hours of Sebring. They are currently the only non-manufacturer team racing in the GTP class of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship. JDC-Miller MotorSports also fields the no. 17 Porsche 718 GT4RS Clubsport in the Michelin Pilot Challenge Series GS Class. They are the 2024 TCR-class champions.

JDC-Miller MotorSports Porsche 963 Finish 7th in the 2026 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona

Katie Church on January 27, 2026

SAVAGE, Minn. (January 26, 2026). The JDC-Miller Motorsports No.85 Porsche 963 finished the 64^th Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona in the seventh position of the 60-car field. The 85 was very competitive throughout both weekends of the event, usually very close to the top of the time charts. The trio of youthful drivers led the race on three occasions for a total of 46 laps. They consistently ran lap times right with the leaders for the entire race. Damage from debris to the floor of the car limited their ability to execute the planned late race charge and they finished in seventh on the lead lap. After 24 hours of racing, in which they completed 705 laps or 2507 miles, the JDC-Miller MotorSports Porsche was just 70 seconds behind the winners.

This year’s running of “The Rolex” will long be remembered for two things, a massive fan turnout, and the six and a half hour safety car period due to heavy fog, a Rolex 24 record. The yellow came out at 12:45AM and the field went green again at 7:18AM. The 85 completed 119 laps or 421 miles under the extended caution period. The Daytona International Speedway reported a record crowd, as well.

Quotes:

Nico Pino, Driver, No. 85 JDC-Miller MotorSports Porsche 963

“For us, it was a pretty straightforward race. We maintained a good pace throughout most of the race and didn’t encounter any incidents or mistakes. We did suffer some damage near the end, which prevented us from improving further. The crew did a great job with quick pit stops and no errors. I enjoyed my first race with JDC-Miller MotorSports and am looking forward to the rest of the season.”

Tijmen van der Helm, Driver, No. 85 JDC-Miller MotorSports Porsche 963

“We went with three drivers this year. Things were a bit more challenging mentally and physically, but I think I prefer it. It was easier to get on the same page on strategy and setup, which led to us having a really good setup to start the race.

We were very competitive for most of the 24 hours, but we got a bit unlucky in the race when we hit something with the floor of the car, which cost us some pace at the end. I am quite happy with that finish since we were in the hunt for a top position throughout.

I’m now looking forward to Sebring. It’s a completely different track, but we have a strong lineup of both drivers and team members in the pits.”

Kaylen Frederick, Driver, No. 85 JDC-Miller MotorSports Porsche 963

“Lots of exciting firsts for me: my first IMSA race, first Daytona, first time racing with co-drivers, and competing with other classes of cars. Overall, it was a remarkable experience, and for most of the race, we had a very strong car. Unfortunately, we didn’t have the pace at the end to move up a few more spots. The JDC-Miller MotorSports team did a fantastic job; I don’t think they could have prepared much better. The team, along with Tijmen and Nico, got me comfortable in the 963 quite quickly. A lot to learn. They and Richard Westbrook were incredibly helpful, and it showed on the track.”

John Church, Managing Partner, No. 85 JDC-Miller MotorSports Porsche 963

“This was a Rolex 24 that I really enjoyed. The entire team really came together nicely and that led to good pace right from the first session. All three drivers jelled right away and collaborated to make the car very good throughout the event. The technical guys did great work both in the off-season and at the track and it really showed in how we made changes to the car and were strong both at the Roar and in the race. We were strong at the November test and that has carried right through until now.

My sincere thanks to all the people who helped in getting us here.”

JDC-Miller MotorSports Announces Dynamic Young Lineup for the 2026 Rolex 24 at Daytona

Katie Church on January 8, 2026

SAVAGE, MN (January 8, 2026) – JDC-Miller MotorSports is proud to announce its driver lineup for the 64th running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona. The team’s No. 85 Porsche 963 will be piloted by a high-octane trio of rising, young, but experienced stars: Tijmen van der Helm, Nico Pino, and Kaylen Frederick.

Tijmen van der Helm (Netherlands) returns to the team for his fourth straight season in the IMSA WeatherTech Championship GTP class. As a key part of the JDC-Miller program, van der Helm brings valuable experience with the Porsche 963 platform. The 21-year-old has 23 starts in the JDC-Miller MotorSports Porsche 963. This is his fourth Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona with the team, ith best finishes of 6th in both 2024 and 2025.

“I am excited to continue my journey with JDC-Miller MotorSports,” said van der Helm. We’ve made massive strides in understanding this car over the past three years, and starting the 2026 season with such a talented team around us gives us a real chance at the podium.”

Joining van der Helm is Nico Pino, from Santiago, Chile, who joins JDC-Miller MotorSports after an impressive tenure in both the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA’s WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Now 20 years old, Pino moved from carts to open-wheel cars at age 13. In 2021, he became the youngest driver ever to compete in the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) at just 16. At the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2023, he earned a notable third-place finish in the highly competitive LMP2 class. In 2025, he drove a Porsche 963 eleven times in both IMSA and WEC. Pino also made headlines driving the JDC-Miller MotorSports 963 during the IMSA November 2025 tests at Daytona, setting the fastest time overall in the fourth session and finishing second overall for the test. This will be his 5th Rolex 24 at Daytona.

“Joining a team with the history and passion of JDC-Miller MotorSports is a major milestone,” Pino noted. “It’s incredible to be back in the 963 for 2026, especially with a team like JDC-Miller MotorSports. I’m ready to push for a watch at Daytona.”

Completing the roster is American standout, 23-year-old Kaylen Frederick. Frederick has extensive experience in Formula 3. He dominated the 2020 BRDC British Formula 3 Championship and became the first American to win that prestigious title. Frederick will be competing in the Michelin Endurance Cup races with JDC-Miller MotorSports and is looking to expand on that program as the season progresses.

“It is a bit humbling to begin my sports car career driving for a top team like JDC-Miller MotorSports, in a car like the Porsche 963, and at one of the biggest races of the year, the Rolex 24 at Daytona. I started my national karting career at the kart track in the Daytona infield, so it seems fitting that I am now starting my endurance racing career at the same prestigious venue. I am very much up to the challenge and know the team will get me up to speed quickly. I’m looking forward to a good result.”

“We are incredibly excited about this lineup, said John Church, Managing Partner of JDC-Miller MotorSports. In Tijmen, Nico, and Kaylen, we have three of the brightest young talents in the sport. They are fast, disciplined, and hungry to succeed in a 24-hour race like the Rolex 24 at Daytona. We have finished 6th here over the past two years, and with this lineup, we are confident we can reach the podium with the goal of taking the top step.”

Indianapolis WeatherTech SportsCar Championship 2025

Sophie Church on September 27, 2025

JDC-Miller MotorSports finishes eighth at the Battle on the Bricks at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Katie Church on September 23, 2025

SAVAGE, Minn. (September 22, 2025) — It was a weekend of significant progress for the No. 85 JDC-Miller MotorSports Porsche 963 with a strong 8th place finish in the challenging 6-hour Battle on the Bricks at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

JDC-Miller MotorSports returning driver Nico Müller qualified the No. 85 Porsche 963 in 12th position, but just .997 seconds behind the pole winner. After qualifying, the drivers collaborated with the engineering team and mechanics to enhance the car’s agility in the tighter sections of the 2.439-mile, 13-turn Indianapolis road course, significantly improving the car’s competitiveness. The anticipated rain on Sunday arrived early and moved through the Indianapolis area well before race time, allowing the entire race to be run in dry conditions in front of a record crowd for the event.

In the fiercely competitive IMSA GTP class, the run for the 85 Porsche was relatively trouble-free over the 243 laps completed. The drivers usually lapped within a few tenths of the Porsche Penske entries; the crew performed, quick, flawless pit stops and driver changes, and the team made excellent strategic decisions, allowing the car to methodically work its way up to its final 8th-place finish. The engineering and strategy crew on the pit stand to made a crucial fuel strategy call late in the race to conserve the position, avoiding an extra pit stop and finishing just 6.046 seconds behind the winners. The team maintained its streak of reliable race finishes, dating back to the 2024 season.

Building on our 2024 effort, we used the Battle on the Bricks as our main event to benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This relationship aligned well with IMSA’s childhood cancer initiative at this race, which supported the Austin Hatcher Foundation.

Funds were again raised by offering donors the chance to place a LOVE RACING STOP CANCER sticker on the 85 Porsche for a 6-hour, 200 mph ride. This year’s St. Jude patient family drove all the way from Tennessee to experience their first IMSA race. They are now huge fans. For the team, it was a wonderful experience to host the precocious, now cancer-free, 10-year-old Hadley, along with her extended family. The cool kids were wearing the yellow “sunnies.”

A huge thank you to Senior Pit Lane Supervisor Johnny Knotts for once again introducing our St. Jude kid to all the fans during the pit stop demonstration. Johnny probably doesn’t get many hugs like that in pit lane.

Also thank you to Michael Kaltenmark from IMS for an incredible tour of the Victory Circle and all the operations in the Pagoda that make Indy such an incredible place to watch a race.

You can still support our effort to end childhood cancer by donating here.

Quotes:

John Church, Managing Partner, No. 85 JDC-Miller MotorSports Porsche 963

“A really great weekend for us. Things really gelled on race day. We struggled a bit in practice and qualifying, but made some adjustments for the race that gave the car the pace we were looking for. The drivers ran a very clean race, and the pit stops and driver changes were excellent. We made a couple of good calls on the pit stand, and the drivers were able to bring it home in a satisfying 8th. This gives us confidence going into the next race at Road Atlanta.”

Tijmen van der Helm, Driver, No. 85 JDC-Miller MotorSports Porsche 963

“We struggled a bit during the practice sessions to find a good setup, but we found it for the race. We started 12th and finished 8th, so it was a nice improvement. The guys in the pits did a great job getting us out quickly, and the team made good decisions on race strategy. The pace compared to the other teams was quite close. We are not far off the pace we would like, so with a bit of work, we should be ready for Petit.”

Nico Müller, Driver, No. 85 JDC-Miller MotorSports Porsche 963

“We are very happy with how we executed this race. Generally, the team did a great job, good pit stops, and good strategy calls. I think Tijmen and I had some good stints, maximizing the package that we had. We didn’t really have the pure pace to challenge at the very sharp end, but I think generally the Porsches didn’t this weekend.  Quite pleased with how we maximized what we had.”

Nico Müller returns to the JDC-Miller MotorSports Porsche 963 for the remainder of the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech Championship season

Katie Church on September 10, 2025

SAVAGE, Minn. (September 8, 2025) — JDC-Miller MotorSports is pleased to announce the return of Swiss Formula E driver Nico Müller to its driver lineup for the remaining two races of the season. Müller will join Tijmen van der Helm in piloting the No. 85 Porsche 963 for the Battle on the Bricks at Indianapolis and Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta.

Müller competed for JDC-Miller MotorSports earlier this year at the Twelve Hours of Sebring, where the team had a strong performance until experiencing a brake issue late in the race, bringing the car home in 8th overall.

Since Sebring, Müller has gained additional Porsche 963 seat-time by competing in the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps and testing as the reserve driver for the Porsche 24 Hours of Le Mans campaign.

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John Church, Managing Partner, No. 85 JDC-Miller MotorSports Porsche 963

“I’m really pleased to have Nico back with us to wrap-up the season. He was a great fit with the team when he was with us at Sebring. Got up to speed with the 963 very quickly, which is not an easy thing to do. We think he will give us that little bit of extra pace we are looking for. We finished this race 3rd last year, so our goal is to move up a step or two.”

Tijmen van der Helm, Driver, No. 85 JDC-Miller MotorSports Porsche 963

“It’s great to have Nico back with us for the Indy and Petit. I very much enjoyed driving with him at Sebring. A great addition to the team.”

Nico Müller, Driver, No. 85 JDC-Miller MotorSports Porsche 963

“I am very excited to be back with JDC-Miller MotorSports after our race together earlier this season at Sebring. We demonstrated good pace and great potential during the 12-Hour event. I’m looking forward to building on that performance straight away.

Hopefully, I can help the team make further progress in the two races at Indianapolis and Road Atlanta. I’m really excited to compete in these endurance races with this amazing team. I’m familiar with Indianapolis because, in 2021, I took part in an 8-hour GT3 race there. I haven’t raced at Road Atlanta yet, so I’m eager to get my first experience on that fantastic track. Petit Le Mans is on every driver’s bucket list, so I’m truly excited about this opportunity. We’re going to give it our best effort to achieve some good results for JDC-Miller MotorSports.”

LOVE RACING. STOP CANCER. returns to the Battle on the Bricks.

JDC-Miller MotorSports will once again host a St. Jude patient family this year. Already a motorsports fan, 10-year-old Hadley is thrilled to join the team. A St. Jude patient since age 2 and now cancer-free, watch for Hadley and her family around the paddock. They will be available for interviews.

You can add your sticker to the No. 85 Porsche 963 or make a donation of any amount by clicking here.

🎗️ Send a Sticker for a Ride on the #85 Porsche 963 at the Battle on the Bricks:

💛 Donate $250+: Get a 4” yellow sticker placed on the car.
🖤 Donate $500+: Get a 5” black sticker for its 200 mph ride.
✍️ Personalize your sticker with a message of hope!

We’ll mail you a sticker to keep and place one on your car. Every dollar helps ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food—because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Help us “kiss the bricks” in the fight against childhood cancer.

Watch the Battle on the Bricks

Complete race is on Peacock starting Sunday, September 21^st at 11:30 eastern.

NBC picks up the race at 3:00 eastern and runs through the conclusion at 6:00.

JDC-Miller MotorSports finishes in the 10th position at Road America

Katie Church on August 11, 2025

SAVAGE, Minn. (August 3rd, 2025) — It was an uneventful home race weekend for the No. 85 JDC-Miller MotorSports Porsche 963 in front of a large group of incredibly loyal family, sponsors, and fans.

The JDC-Miller Motorsports No. 85 Porsche 963 qualified in 11th position, but the hardworking JDC-Miller Motorsports crew made some productive changes overnight before race day, successfully making the car more competitive for the race. Driver Gianmaria Bruno gained a spot at the start and worked his way up to 5th position with skillful driving and great team strategy. Unfortunately, he later got caught in traffic and lost the spot to the race-winning BMWs. After the pit stop and driver change, the No. 85 Porsche fell back to 10th and ran the rest of the race there without incident.

Our 2024 St. Jude patient family returned to Road America this year as race fans. Colton, now a cancer-free 11-year-old, hung out with the team and his IMSA friends. This marked the kickoff of JDC-Miller MotorSports’ St. Jude fundraising effort, again carrying the LOVE RACING. STOP CANCER. theme, which will culminate at the 6-hour race next month at Indianapolis. You can support this effort by donating here:

Quotes:

John Church, Managing Partner, No. 85 JDC-Miller MotorSports Porsche 963

“Another tough race for the 85 Porsche 963. We struggled with pace throughout the weekend. The guys worked hard, giving the drivers a much better car for the race. Many thanks to all our sponsors, family, and friends who came to support us at our home race.”

Gimmi Bruni, Driver, No. 85 JDC-Miller MotorSports Porsche 963

“Thanks to a strong start and solid strategy, we managed to break into the top five at times today. Later on, I got held up in lapped traffic. Compared to yesterday, we took a step in the right direction with our Porsche’s setup. However, we still lack top speed on the straights. Hopefully, that will improve in the final two races, so duels with other competitors become more enjoyable again – that would be nice. “

Tijmen van der Helm, Driver, No. 85 JDC-Miller MotorSports Porsche 963

“Frustrating weekend. We didn’t have a lot for our competition. They didn’t need to fight us for position as they knew they could get the position a bit further down the road. The crew made the car better throughout the weekend, so that is good. I am looking forward to what we can do at Indy.