Paul Miller Racing
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About Paul Miller Racing
Paul Miller Racing is one of IMSA's most enduring customer racing teams, having competed in GT categories for over two decades. The team is named for its founder, Paul Miller — not a professional racing driver by trade, but an entrepreneur and technology executive who founded Paul Miller Software, a successful enterprise software company. Miller's passion for motorsport led him to first compete as a driver himself before transitioning to the role of team owner, building one of IMSA's most respected operations.
That background — a businessman who loves racing — is actually a common story in sportscar racing and is part of what makes the sport so unique. Unlike Formula 1, where teams are entirely professional corporate enterprises, IMSA features outfits like Paul Miller Racing where the passion and investment of enthusiast owners drives the program forward.
The Car: BMW M4 GT3 EVO
The BMW M4 GT3 EVO is BMW Motorsport's evolution of their highly competitive M4 GT3 platform. The M4 GT3 was itself a major update to BMW's GT3 program when it launched, featuring a twin-turbocharged straight-six engine derived from the road car. The EVO version brings aerodynamic and mechanical refinements developed through years of racing data.
BMW has long history at Sebring, dating back to the legendary BMW CSL in the 1970s. The M4 GT3 EVO continues that legacy in modern form, competing against European and American rivals under the Balance of Performance (BoP) system that equalizes performance across different manufacturers.
Twenty-Plus Years of Institutional Knowledge
In endurance racing, experience is a genuine competitive advantage. Paul Miller Racing has competed at Sebring many times, developing deep understanding of how to manage tire wear over 12 hours, when to pit under caution periods, and how to keep a car reliable through mechanical stress. This accumulated knowledge — in the heads of engineers, mechanics, and drivers — is difficult to replicate and gives the team real strategic advantages.
Bryan Sellers (USA) is a veteran American GT driver with extensive IMSA experience. He has spent years in the top GT classes and brings consistency and racecraft honed over many seasons. His familiarity with Paul Miller Racing's culture and car setup process makes him a cornerstone of the team's efforts.
Chris DePhillippi (USA) is an American professional GT driver with a strong record in both IMSA and European racing. His technical feedback helps shape car development and his pace in qualifying and early stints is a key asset.
Nicky Hesse (Germany) is a German GT specialist who brings European racing experience and a different technical perspective to the American-based team. His smooth driving style helps manage tire wear over long stints — crucial for a 12-hour race.
A Distinctive Car Number
Running car #1 in racing is a statement of ambition. It signals that a team is here to win, not just participate. Paul Miller Racing wears it as a mark of their decades-long commitment to GT racing excellence.
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