BUFORD, Georgia (October 12, 2025) – Paul Miller Racing capped off a spectacular 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season with a victory at the Motul Petit Le Mans and a second consecutive Michelin Endurance Cup title, solidifying its position at the top of GTD PRO.
The No. 48 BMW M4 GT3, driven by Dan Harper, Max Hesse, and Connor De Phillippi, completed 406 laps to take the win – finishing one lap ahead of the No. 4 Corvette.
Harper set the tone from the start, while Hesse closed out a flawless final stint to secure the victory at the team’s home track. De Phillippi, who ran double duty during the weekend, praised the teamwork that made the win possible.
“Winners here at Petit Le Mans. Just an amazing day. Doing double duty was new, but the team handled it perfectly,” he said.
“The car was amazing to drive, and the team executed the race flawlessly. Max and Dan did the brunt of the work, and I just built the car when needed and dropped it back in one piece in the lead. Super happy to be part of the 48 crew.”
Dan Harper reflected on the season-ending victory: “Very proud of the guys. Two poles in a row, a podium in Indy, and now victory at Petit – it’s been a tough season with a lot to learn. Sharing the car full season with Max, Jesse, Augusto, and now Connor was a pleasure.
“The team performance, pit stops, and strategy were all excellent. Winning such a big race in the first go and ending up P4 overall with the Endurance Cup championship is something we can be very happy with.”
Max Hesse added: “A big thank you to all the guys involved getting us here. It’s been our first year together, and finishing the season on a high is mega. We’ve had four podiums, all at endurance races, and winning Petit Le Mans on our first attempt is really special.
“Connor’s double duty helped both cars, and finishing the season with the Endurance Cup win for the 48 car and P2 for the sister car is a huge achievement.”
The No. 1 BMW M4 GT3, driven by Madison Snow, Neil Verhagen, and Connor De Phillippi, faced a challenging race after a boost issue forced multiple pit stops. The car completed 401 laps and finished P9, still securing crucial points in the Endurance Cup to finish the season second overall.
Neil Verhagen commented on the car’s challenges and the team’s accomplishment: “A big thank you to all the Paul Miller Racing and BMW Motorsport guys and gals who contributed this year. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the way we wanted to end the season due to car troubles. But I’m very happy for the team to pick up the win with the 48 car and win the Endurance Cup. Everyone worked super hard.”
Team Principal Mitchell Simmons praised the entire organization: “To win three of ten GTD PRO races in our first year with one of the most competitive fields in IMSA shows the depth of our program. Preparation, pit execution, and strategy all came together perfectly. I’m incredibly proud of the crew and drivers, and winning Petit Le Mans is a huge honor.”
With the Petit Le Mans victory, the No. 48 BMW captured the Michelin Endurance Cup title with 52 points, while the No. 1 BMW finished second with 47 points, giving Paul Miller Racing a 1–2 finish in the Endurance Cup standings. Last year, the No. 1 car had won the title, making this back-to-back achievement particularly noteworthy.
In the overall IMSA WeatherTech Championship, Harper and Hesse conclude the season P4 with 2,984 points, just 93 points shy of third place, while Snow and Verhagen finish P7 with 2,794 points.
Paul Miller Racing also earned the VP Fuels Front Runner Award for leading the most laps across the season, highlighting the team’s consistent dominance in GTD PRO competition. BMW also secured second place in the manufacturer standings, behind Chevrolet.
The Petit Le Mans victory not only caps a remarkable season but also underscores Paul Miller Racing’s ability to quickly adapt to a two-car program and deliver world-class results in the most demanding endurance races.
