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After an unfortunate race weekend at Mid-Ohio, which was cut short by a rear-end collision in May, the Unitronic JDC-Miller Motorsports team has put together a plan to achieve better reliability with their #17 Audi RS 3 LMS TCR and they’ll put it all on the line at the Tioga Downs 120 in Watkins Glen, NY this weekend with Chris Miller and Mikey Taylor behind the wheel.
Photo by Sideline Sports Photography LLC
Enough about the car itself this time around — let’s take a moment to recognize the JDC-Miller Motorsports team, who is undoubtedly the hardest working crew in the paddock and thank them for all their past and continued efforts to get the Audi RS 3 TCR to the top step week in and week out.
Photo by Sideline Sports Photography LLC
Eric Quigg, our front tire changer, a Minnesota native and avid ice fisherman, has been known to catch a fish with his mouth and bite its head off while blindfolded and his hands tied behind his back. Jeremy Hatcher, our rear tire changer and air wand stabber, a Virginian who has two daughters who love to play with barbies. Jesse Klein, our refueler in pitlane, tire boy in the paddock, and truck “driver” on the road, another Minnesota native who always gets the ladies, like a drummer in a band, loves Arby’s Roast Beef and has never missed a deadline (wink wink).. Jack “Shooter Mc” Gavin, our “fuel number at the stripe” guy, who is a recent JMU graduate and young up and coming Scrogham-prodigy out of the Madison Automotive Apprentices, can pedal a mountain bike faster than a SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket.
Photos by Sideline Sports Photography LLC
Matthias Czabok, the crazy Austrian — nobody really knows what he does, and certainly nobody can understand a word he says, but he’s always there to talk (and talk and talk). Saving the bests for last — the man, the myth, the legend, but definitely the wittiest old fox there is, our Engineer and Strategist, Cole Scrogham. If you’re lucky enough to have met Cole and spend some quality time with him — you’ll quickly appreciate his endless wisdom, wit, and will. Pro Tip: You’ll want to keep your “Notes” app handy whenever Cole is around though, as you will definitely find yourself wanting to jot down all of his witty remarks, as they’re too priceless to let just pass-by. Finally, the ring leader himself, our Team Principal John Church — he talks really funny into the pit box microphone, but we love him just the same and we sincerely appreciate everything he’s done for us; JDC-Miller Motorsports is a world-class operation and we couldn’t imagine running an IMSA program with anyone else.
Photo by Sideline Sports Photography LLC
On-track action at Watkins Glen begins Saturday, June 25th. Tune into IMSA.com for timing and scoring results, and follow along via the UNITRONIC social media channels for behind the scenes action. You can also 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!
Photo 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
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