MINI USA & the JCW Team Win Both Race at Road America

DimON · August 23

Our favorite US based MINI race team has taken two victories at our favorite US race track. The MINI John Cooper Works Team made a strong showing at the demanding Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. This follows a solid performance at Virginia International Raceway (VIR) in Week 4, where the team earned five podiums, including a victory in Race 2.

These results continue a trend of success at Road America, where the team previously secured four podiums in 2023, including a first-place finish.

Cristian Perocarpi took both wins in the Touring Car (TC) class at the wheel of the #37 MINI JCW PRO, with support from teammate Scott Thomson in the #66 MINI JCW PRO. The Touring Car A (TCA) class saw contributions from P.J. Groenke in the #62 MINI JCW and Bruce Myrehn in the #63 MINI JCW.

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We’re in the back half of the season now and every podium counts, so to bring home two victories in one weekend is a massive step toward success. This group of drivers continues to prove that they’re capable of great things, and we’ll be ready to keep the momentum going in September.
Luis Perocarpi, team owner, LAP Motorsports.

In line with MINI’s emphasis on owner customization, the #37 MINI JCW PRO driven by Perocarpi featured a distinctive rooftop graphic during the weekend.

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The MINI JCW Race Team was joined by three MINI dealer technicians from MINI of Des Moines, International MINI, and MINI of Orlando as part of the MINI Technician Race Crew Program. This initiative sees MINI dealer technicians working alongside the race team at each event, bringing their everyday expertise to the track. Last season, over 20 technicians supported the team, which was recognized as Crew of the Year by the series’ participants and competitors.

The MINI JCW Race Team finished as runner-up in both the Manufacturer’s and Team Championships in the 2023 SRO TC America Series. With two race weekends remaining, the team will head to Barber Motorsports Park on September 6–8, followed by the season finale at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on October 3–6.