DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Mazda factory driver Joel Miller has joined BAR1 Motorsports to co-drive the No. 20 Multimatic–Riley Mk 30 Prototype during the Rolex 24 at Daytona Int’l Speedway.
“Joel has a ton of experience with the Multimatic–Riley Mk 30 Prototype,” said Brian Alder, BAR1 team owner. “The underpinnings of our car is the same platform as the Mazda DPI. Joel has spent untold hours driving and developing the Mazda. In addition, he has seat time driving the car with the latest upgrades.
“Currently, the Mazda is the only other car on the grid we can hope to share information with,” added Alder. “Joel will be a tremendous asset to our engineers and our crew as we attack the steep learning process of the car and the Prototype class. Needless to say, we are very appreciative of Mazda and John Doonan’s help in making this relationship possible. It’s an incredible display of sportsmanship”
No stranger to IMSA or Mazda, Miller came through the Mazda Road to Indy open-wheel program before he became part of Mazda’s endurance sports car effort. He helped develop the new USF-17 USF2000 and PM-18 Pro Mazda cars with Tatuus for the Mazda Road to Indy in conjunction to his other rolls with the series. Miller, who has a mechanical engineering degree, was the lead presenter of Mazda’s national-touring STEM education program.
“I’m looking forward to working with BAR1 and Multimatic to develop a standard version of the MK 30,” said Miller, who has made five previous Rolex 24 starts. “Personally, I enjoy the technical side… getting a car into the window, and the whole process of working with the team. I’m confident my experience with the car can help Brian and the team bring the Evo chassis up to speed.”
Additional drivers for the BAR1 Motorsports Rolex 24 effort have not been announced.
Source : speedsport.com
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