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Roar before Rolex 24

JAN 19 - JAN 21, 2024

ROAR BEFORE THE ROLEX 24

Daytona, FL
TRACK:
Daytona International Speedway
DURATION: N/A
LENGTH: 3.56 Miles
CORNERS: 12

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Enjoy a recap from our entire 2022 IMSA WeatherTech season …

Racing is in our blood...

JAN 25 - JAN, 28 2024

MOBIL 1 TWELVE HOURS OF SEBRING

Daytona, FL
TRACK:
Daytona International Speedway
DURATION: N/A
LENGTH: 3.56 Miles
CORNERS: 12

MAR 13 - MAR 16, 2024

SAHLEN'S SIX HOURS OF THE GLEN

Sebring, FL
TRACK: Sebring International Raceway
DURATION: 12 Hours 
LENGTH: 3.74 Miles
CORNERS: 17

JUN 20 - JUN 23, 2024

SAHLEN'S SIX HOURS OF THE GLEN

Watkins Glen, NY
TRACK: Watkins Glen International 
DURATION: 6 Hours 
LENGTH: 3.4 Miles
CORNERS: 11

Mustang Sampling Racing gear

Racing Just Got a Whole Lot Cooler.

The Mustang Sampling Racing Store still offers great items including
– Vintage racing posters, hero cards and trading cards
– Collaborative Race Gear with Christian Fittipaldi
https://www.mustangsamplingracingstore.com/
 

Thursday, November 30, 20223

Throwback Thursday: Enjoy this beautifully inspired video the 2022 Rolex 24 at Daytona spin. The No.5 Mustang Sampling Racing Cadillac DPi-V.R was the benchmark car and the team executed a flawless race.

SEP 20 - SEP 22, 2024

TIRERACK.COM BATTLE ON THE BRICKS

Indianapolis, IL
TRACK: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
DURATION: 6 Hours 
LENGTH:2.439 Miles
CORNERS: 14

OCT 9 - OCT 12, 2024

MOTUL PETIT LE MANS

Braselton, GA
TRACK: Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
DURATION: 10 Hours 
LENGTH: 2.54 Miles
CORNERS: 12

  • Driver

    Loïc Duval

    Loïc Duval is a French professional racing driver. He has driven for Audi Sport as a factory driver in DTM and for the Dragon Racing in Formula E. He won the 2013 24 Hours of Le Mans with Allan McNish and Tom Kristensen driving the Audi R18 for Audi Sport. Loïc   Loïc Duval has joined Mustang Sampling Racing for the unique four-race competition, IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup, encompassing the marquee endurance races on the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Schedule.

    Birthdate: 12 June 1982
    Hometown: Chartres, France 
    Victories: Lemans 24 Hour (2013) FIA World Endurance Champion , (2013) 

  • Driver

    Tristan Vautier

    Tristan Vautier, born in Saint-Martin-d'Hères, France, now calls St. Petersburg FL his home. He won the 2011 Pro Mazda Championship, Firestone Indy Lights Champion in 2012, IndyCar Rookie of the year in 2013.

    Vautier rejoined JDC-Miller MotorSports in 2019 for a full season campaign in the team’s No. 85 Cadillac DPi-V.R., entry. In 2020 he ran again a full season with JDC-Miller MotorSports splitting driving duties between the No. 85 and No. 5 cars. For 2021 Vautier has joined the No. 5 Mustang Sampling Racing Cadillac DPi-V.R. as one of the full season drivers.

    Birthdate: 22 August 1989
    Hometown: Saint-Martin-d’Hères, France
    Victories: International GT Challenge (2018), Firestone Indy Lights (2012), Star Mazda Championships (2011)

  • DRIVER

    Richard Westbrook

    Richard Westbrook is a British professional racing driver noted for his success in racing Porsche and International sports cars. Richard signed a factory contract deal with the German marque Porsche and in 2009 won the highly coveted FIA GT2 Championship. In 2011 Westbrook signed with Corvette as a factory driver, competing in both the Rolex Sports Car Series and American Le Mans Series. 2013 Richard won the 12 Hours of Sebring and in 2016 joined the Chip Ganassi Racing to drive the Ford GT.

    Birthdate: 10 July 1975
    Hometown: Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK

  • DRIVER

    Ben Keating

    Ben Keating is an American racing driver who started auto racing in 2006. He has competed in many auto races worldwide, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, 24 Hours of Daytona, Twelve hours of Sebring, and most recently the World Endurance Championship.

    Birthdate: 18 August 1971
    Hometown: Tomball, TX

    • Get to Know the Team

      JDC-Miller Motorsports

      Involved in formula car racing since its inception in 1994, JDC MotorSports originally founded by Minnesota natives John Church and Gerry Kraut, established itself as one of the leading junior open-wheel teams in North America before also becoming involved in IMSA SportsCar racing.

      Kraut a Minnesota investment banker also competed with the team in numerous JDC open wheel and IMSA SportsCar programs and still races as a driver/owner on regular bases in the team's LMP 3 prototype program. He also was part of the team's first driver lineup during the 2014 12 Hours of Sebring, after the team made the move into the now called IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship under the entry JDC-Miller MotorSports.

    • Tire Specialist - Rear Tire Handler

      Peter Tselekis

      Age: 28
      Hometown: Ithaca, NY
      Education: IHS & NASCAR Technical Institute Graduate 
      Past Championships:  (4) Overall , (6) NAEC

      Accomplishments:

      • Daytona 24 Hour Champion (2014, 2018),
      • 12 Hours of Sebring Win (2015, 2019)
      • Super-weekend at the Brickyard Win (2014)
      • Watkins Glen 6 Hour Win (2012, 2013, 2016, 2017)
      • Petit Le Mans Win (2019)

    • Mechanic - No. 5 Fueler

      Jeff Lapic

      Age: 50
      Hometown:  Eden Prairie, MN

      Accomplishments:

      • 2002 Heavyweight Superbike Champion
      • 2003 Unlimited Superbike Champion
      • 2016 Trans Am Mid-Ohio win
      • 2017 Trans Am BIR win

    • Lead Mechanic - No. 5 Front Tire Changer

      Josh Kerrigan

      Age:  40
      Hometown: St. Peter, MN
      Education:  Bachelor of Arts-English with a History Minor, Colorado State University

      Accomplishments: 

      • 12 Hours of Sebring PC Class winner (2011)
      • 24 Hours of Daytona PC Class winner (2016)
      • Long Beach Grand Prix PC Class winner (2016)
      • 6 Hours of the Glenn Overall winner (2018)

    • Engineer

      Rick Cameron

      Age: 58
      Hometown: Auckland New Zealand
      Education: New Zealand Engineering Apprenticeship program

      • Immigrated from New Zealand to the USA in 1987 to work in Professional Racing
      • Racing history for 40 years
      • 3 Formula Atlantic Championships 1987, 1996 and 1997
      • 5 Pro Mazda Championships  2004, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011 (Three with JDC Motorsports)
      • 3 West Coast WCAR Pro Mazda Championships
      • 3rd place 2014 IMSA Prototype Championship
      • 2nd place 2015 IMSA Prototype Championship

    • Strategy/Communication

      John Church

      Age: 49
      Hometown: Savage, MN
      Education: BA in Management and Finance

      Championships: In past eight years 18 Championships, 60 wins, 57 Pole Position and 195 podiums including

      • (2016) 24 Hours of Daytona PC Class winner
      • (2016) Long Beach Grand Prix PC Class winner
      • (2018) 6 Hours of the Glenn Overall winner

    • Mechanic - No. 5 Lollipop/ front tire handler

      Dave Hopple

      Age: 53
      Hometown: Minnetonka, MN
      Education: 39 years of racing experience
      Past Championships: Pro Mazda Championships (2007,2009,2011), IMSA Prototype lites Championships (2015,2016) 

      Accomplishments:

      • 2016 24hrs of Daytona Class win
      • 2016 Long Beach GP class win
      • 2018 Six Hours of Watkins Glen win.

    • Mechanic / Fabricator – Tire Carrier

      Aaron Vogt

      Age: 34
      Hometown:       Rosemount, MN
      Past Championships: Three IMSA Lites Championship titles

      Accomplishments: Worked for Wood Brothers Racing in NASCAR Cup series as fabricator

    • Data Engineer

      Ryan Perera

      Age: 24
      Hometown: Winnipeg, Canada
      Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance

    • Mechanic – Rear Tire Changer

      Will Paul

      Age: 48
      Hometown: St. Petersburg FL

      Past Championships: Eleven Road to Indy Championships

       

    • Data Engineer

      Barry Mumm

      Age: 69
      Hometown: MINNEAPOLIS, MN
      Education: BA from University of Wisconsin-Madison 1971, graduate work at USC

      Accomplishments:

      • 1996 SCCA Showcase Champion
      • 2006 IMSA Lites L3 Champion
      • 2016 LMPC Daytona Win
      • 2016 LMPC Long Beach Win
      • Ran 1st race in 1965 - sports car racing continuously since 1986 
      • Holder of 3 US Patents

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      Before coming to the United States to compete in sports car racing full time in 2001, Barbosa honed his skills competing in Europe. As a child, he competed in karting and won championships in Portugal and across Europe. He has competed in over 15 counties in various forms of motorsports and has been touted by legends like Hurley Haywood as the fastest man in the series today.

      Birthdate: March 11, 1975
      Hometown: Porto, Portugal
      Championships: (3) Overall, (4) NAEC
      Accomplishments: 1988/1989 Portuguese Karting Champion, 1994 Portuguese Formula Ford Champion

      Before coming to the United States to compete in sports car racing full time in 2001, Barbosa honed his skills competing in Europe. As a child, he competed in karting and won championships in Portugal and across Europe. He has competed in over 15 counties in various forms of motorsports and has been touted by legends like Hurley Haywood as the fastest man in the series today.

      Birthdate: March 11, 1975
      Hometown: Porto, Portugal
      Championships: (3) Overall, (4) NAEC
      Accomplishments: 1988/1989 Portuguese Karting Champion, 1994 Portuguese Formula Ford Champion