IMSA: Michelin tire performance in hot conditions guides Paul Miller Racing BMW to first GTD Pro win

The performance of Michelin tires in hot conditions and strategy by No. 1 Madison Snow and Bryan Sellers conquer the 17-turn, 3.27-mile road course at VIR. The win marked Paul Miller Racing BMW’s first in GTD Pro win.

“Michelin always delivers a great tire and the best tire,” Sellers said. “The fact that they can hold up and their ability to hold up in these conditions is impressive.”

Snow and Sellers started on the pole and remained dominant throughout the 2-hour and 40-minute race, which had just one full-course yellow.

“At the end of the race, everyone was able to run just as fast as at the beginning,” Sellers said. “You know, it’s just what we’ve come to expect from Michelin.”

Snow and Sellers advanced their position in the championship standings, currently sitting in third with two endurance races left this season.

Michelin GT Challenge at VIR Results:

GTD Pro: No. 1 Paul Miller Racing, Madison Snow, Bryan Sellers

GTD: No. 32 Korthoff/Preston Motorsports, Kenton Koch, Mikael Grenier

Up Next:

The six-hour Tirerack.com Battle on the Bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is next for the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship on Sunday, September 22. You can watch on Peacock starting at 11:30 am ET and NBC at 3:00 pm ET.