INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (September 23, 2025) – Paul Miller Racing delivered a thrilling performance in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s Tiretrack.com Battle on the Bricks at Indianapolis, securing a hard-fought podium and key championship points under hot, dry conditions at the historic Brickyard.
The No. 48 BMW M4 GT3 carried the hopes of the team from pole position. Dan Harper jumped off the line with precision, setting the tone in the early stages of the race.
Throughout the six-hour endurance battle, the car’s strategy required careful coordination among its drivers, with Harper and Max Hesse sharing stints behind the wheel in a tightly choreographed rotation.
Both drivers kept the car at the front of the field, balancing speed with tire and fuel management, and Hesse ultimately set the fastest lap of the race on lap 191 with a 1:24.195. After 231 grueling laps, the No. 48 crossed the finish line in P3, just +1.655 seconds from the win.
Harper reflected on the effort:
“Obviously, great to be back on the podium and to score good points, especially for the Endurance Cup with both cars running first and second at the three-hour mark.
“It’s always nice to pick up another trophy. Of course, it was a shame to lose the lead so close to the end after leading for a good period, but in general the others were just stronger at the finish.
“Max did a great job to hold onto the podium in the final laps. Big thanks to Paul Miller Racing and BMW for all their hard work. Now I’m really looking forward to the season finale – Petit Le Mans looks like a really fun race. I haven’t been there before, but it’s a cool track and I think it will be a fantastic event.”
The No. 1 BMW M4 GT3 also demonstrated strong pace throughout the race. Madison Snow led the opening stint, navigating through traffic and keeping the car in striking distance of the leaders.
Neil Verhagen took over in the middle of the race, helping the car climb to the top and even briefly lead during the three-hour mark, showcasing the team’s strategic skill.
Connor De Phillippi finished the race in the car, fighting hard until a late-race penalty pushed the No. 1 back to P8.
Verhagen summed up the rollercoaster of emotions:
“Not too much to say from our side. It didn’t look great in the beginning, then we started to find some hope, but unfortunately we got unlucky with a safety car.
“Some cars didn’t drive to the rear of the field, which cost us a ton of time in the pits. From there, we dropped from the top to the bottom and couldn’t really move forward again. We’ll look back and see why we lacked the pace compared to the others, especially at the end.
“But our eyes are forward now toward Petit Le Mans in Atlanta. We still have a very good chance in the Endurance Cup, so we’ll keep pushing hard for the team.”
In the Michelin Endurance Cup championship, Paul Miller Racing has mathematically secured that the title will go to either the No. 1 or No. 48 car, thanks to the strong points collected at Indianapolis.
The No. 1 car remains in P1 with 41 points, while the No. 48 sits P2 with 37 points, six points clear of third place. In the overall IMSA WeatherTech Championship, the No. 48 currently sits P5, with the No. 1 in P7.
Both cars now turn their focus to the season finale at Motul Petit Le Mans, taking place from October 8-11 at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.
All four IMSA classes will be in action for the 10-hour endurance classic, which will decide the final Endurance Cup championship.
With consistent pace, sharp strategy, and the drivers’ skill under pressure, Paul Miller Racing heads to Atlanta confident and motivated, ready to battle for the title in the season’s final race.
