The 2009 Method 1 world champion joins common drivers Tijmen van der Helm and Mike Rockenfeller for the 10-hour Street Atlanta endurance occasion for his first prototype race look for the reason that 2018 World Endurance Championship spherical at Shanghai within the BR Engineering BR1-AER LMP1 automotive.
Button, who raced with Rockenfeller within the Storage 56 NASCAR challenge at Le Mans earlier this yr and, has made three appearances within the NASCAR Cup Sequence this yr.
The Briton remarked that he was “very excited” to be becoming a member of the Minnesota-based JDC-Miller crew, which gained the Sebring 12 Hours with Cadillac in 2021.
The Minnesota squad grew to become the primary Porsche LMDh buyer to race in IMSA this yr, becoming a member of the collection at Laguna Seca in Might after provide chain delays in receiving its hybrid-powered 963. It has managed a greatest results of fourth at Watkins Glen and Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
“While I’m having lots of enjoyable chopping my tooth within the NASCAR Cup collection this yr, a prototype with excessive downforce is certainly extra in my consolation zone,” stated Button.
“That stated, the Porsche 963, the IMSA Sportscar Championship, and Street Atlanta are all model new to me so I can’t wait to sort out all three with my team-mates for the weekend.
“I partnered with ‘Rocky’ at Le Mans this yr and he can be invaluable as he’s improbable at automotive/crew improvement. He’s additionally extremely fast which all the time helps!
“I’ll even have the pleasure of working with rookie Tijmen van der Helm who appears to actually be gaining velocity and confidence by way of the season so we should always have lots of enjoyable.”
Jenson Button, Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
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“JDC-Miller MotorSports is honoured to substantiate that Jenson can be becoming a member of us for the ultimate race of the season in our Porsche 963 at Street Atlanta,” stated crew boss John Church.
“The crew had hoped to have him be part of Rocky and Tijmen at Watkins Glen however sadly that didn’t work out because the very busy Jenson had some TV commitments.
“His accomplishments communicate for themselves. He and Rocky bonded by way of the intensive improvement of the Storage 56 Camaro.
“We’re assured he’ll rapidly combine with the crew and stand up to hurry with the 963.”
Volker Holzmeyer, president and CEO Porsche Motorsport North America, added: “Having Jenson be part of JDC-Miller MotorSports is an affidavit to the programme John Church, John Miller and your complete crew has assembled.
“It additionally speaks to the excessive stage of competitors and curiosity within the IMSA GTP class.
“’Rocky’ and Tijmen have confirmed how profitable a privateer might be with the Porsche 963. The addition of Jenson ought to deliver even larger success.”