Photos of Jim Michaelian's cars

Sebring 12 HoursThe 46th Annual Superflo 12 Hours at Sebring22.3.1998
3232 - Pontiac Firebird - Phoenix MotorsportsPontiac Firebird # - Pontiac GT3
Phoenix MotorsportsClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Don Knowles (USA)/Jim Michaelian (USA)/Jim McNeely (USA)/John Heinricy (USA)
DNS:
Stu Hayner (USA)
Result: 25th
Grid: 41st (2:46.125) - 38th fastest qualifier
Colours: dark blue/yellow
Tyres: Toyo
Photo updated: 24/11/2011Photo by courtesy of: Gerald T. Johnson
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 at Daytona31.1.1999
0101 - Porsche 911 Carrera RSR #WP0ZZZ99ZRS398076 - Greycliff RacingPorsche 993 Carrera RSR #WP0ZZZ99ZRS398076 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC N/AGT3
Greycliff RacingClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: James Nelson (USA)/John Drew (USA)/Beran Peter (USA)/Jim Michaelian (USA)/Mark Greenberg (USA)Result: 77th - did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 55th (2:00.749)
Colours: red (+yellow)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 23/04/2024Photo by courtesy of: Gerald T. Johnson
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 at Daytona6.2.2000
9898 - Porsche 996 Supercup #WP0ZZZ99ZYS698026 - Finstine RacingPorsche 996 GT3 Cup #WP0ZZZ99ZYS698026 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598 cc N/AGTU
Finstine RacingClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Catersby Jones (USA)
did not practice:
Jim Michaelian (USA), Marc Feinstein (USA), John Klusendorf, Jr. (USA), Kurt Thiel (DK); preliminary session only: Allison Duncan (USA), Ian James (GB), Brady Refenning (USA)
Result: did not qualify
Grid: 82nd (2:02.379)
Colours: dark blue/silver
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 20/02/2024Photo by courtesy of: Gerald T. Johnson
Petit Le MansPetit Le Mans presented by Audi30.9.2000
6666 - Porsche 996 GT3-R #WP0ZZZ99ZYS692064 - The Racers GroupPorsche 996 GT3-R #WP0ZZZ99ZYS692064 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598 cc N/AGT
The Racers Group (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Kevin Buckler (USA)/Philip Collin (USA)/Jim Michaelian (USA)Result: 31st - did not finish (Broken axle, accident)
Grid: 30th (1:26.292)
Colours: blue
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 08/03/2002Photo by courtesy of: Michael O. Crews
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 at Daytona4.2.2001
6868 - Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WP0ZZZ99Z1S692067 - The Racer's GroupPorsche 996 GT3-RS #WP0ZZZ99Z1S692067 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598 cc N/AGT
The Racer's Group (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Kevin Buckler (USA)/Jim Michaelian (USA)/Stephen Earle (USA)/Dilantha Malagamuwa (SL)
preliminary session only:
Kimberly Hiskey (USA); listed, never drove: Paul Camusi (USA), Howard Goodman (USA)
Result: 49th
Grid: 46th (1:55.425)
Colours: blue (+white/red)
Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 03/11/2013Photo by courtesy of: Rick Wilson Maison Blanche
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 at Daytona3.2.2002
6767 - Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WP0ZZZ99Z1S692067 - The Racers GroupPorsche 996 GT3-RS #WP0ZZZ99Z1S692067 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598 cc N/AGT
The Racers Group (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Jim Michaelian (USA)/Ludovico Manfredi (I)/Paul Daniels (GB)/Matt Talbert (USA)
preliminary session only:
Chris Bye (CDN), Tom McGlynn (USA)
Result: 18th
Grid: 70th (2:02.370)
Colours: blue
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 09/05/2002Photo by courtesy of: Michael O. Crews
Daytona Finale 3 HoursThe Grand American Finale at Daytona10.11.2002
6767 - Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WP0ZZZ99Z2S692062 - The Racers GroupPorsche 996 GT3-RS #WP0ZZZ99Z2S692062 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598 cc N/AGT
The Racers Group (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Kevin Buckler (USA)/Jim Michaelian (USA)/Tom McGlynn (USA)
listed, never drove:
John Morton (USA), Chris Perot (USA), Michael Schrom (USA)
Result: did not start
Grid:
Colours: blue (+yellow)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 22/07/2005Photo by courtesy of: Martin Spetz
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 At Daytona2.2.2003
6868 - Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WP0ZZZ99Z2S692062 - The Racer's GroupPorsche 996 GT3-RS #WP0ZZZ99Z2S692062 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598 cc N/AGT
The Racer's Group (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Jim Michaelian (USA)/Richard Valentine (USA)/Tom Hessert, III (USA)/Tom Hessert (USA)Result: 22nd - did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 41st (1:57.897) - 32nd fastest qualifier
Colours: blue (+yellow)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 26/02/2003Photo by courtesy of: JonsPhotos.Com
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 At Daytona1.2.2004
9494 - Ferrari 360 Modena N-GT #ZFFYR51B000122578 (010M) (Michelotto) - MastercarFerrari 360 Modena N-GT #ZFFYR51B000122578 (010M) (Michelotto) - Ferrari Tipo F131 V8/90° 5v DOHC 3586 cc N/AGT
Mastercar (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mauro Casadei (I)/François Labhardt (CH)/Manfred Jurasz (A)/Jim Michaelian (USA)Result: 32nd
Grid: 50th (1:59.816) - 46th fastest qualifier
Colours: red
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 10/02/2019Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis and Mark Windecker
Watkins Glen 6 HoursSahlen's Sports Car Grand Prix Watkins Glen20.6.2004
1111 - Ferrari 360 Modena N-GT #ZFFYR51B000118459 (007M) (Michelotto) - JMB Racing USAFerrari 360 Modena N-GT #ZFFYR51B000118459 (007M) (Michelotto) - Ferrari Tipo F131 V8/90° 5v DOHC 3586 cc N/AGT
JMB Racing USA (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Michel Orts (F)/Jim Michaelian (USA)/Edy Gay (I)
listed, never drove:
Iradj Alexander (CH)
Result: 26th
Grid: 40th (2:06.509)
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 10/07/2008Photo by courtesy of: Mark Windecker
Spa 1000 Kilometres1000 km Spa, Le Mans Endurance Series12.9.2004
7676 - Porsche 996 GT3-RS #WP0ZZZ99Z1S692065 - Autorlando SportPorsche 996 GT3-RS #WP0ZZZ99Z1S692065 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3598 cc N/AGT
Autorlando Sport (I)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Mauro Casadei (I)/François Labhardt (CH)/Jim Michaelian (USA)Result: 27th
Grid: 37th (2:34.891)
Colours: white/blue (+green)
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 02/10/2004Photo by courtesy of: Pincus © 2003-2009
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 At Daytona6.2.2005
1111 - Ferrari 360 Modena Challenge #ZFFYR51B000118784 - JMB Racing USAFerrari 360 Modena Challenge #ZFFYR51B000118784 - Ferrari Tipo F131 V8/90° 5v DOHC 3586 cc N/AGT
JMB Racing USA (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Matt Plumb (USA)/David Gooding (GB)/Peter Boss (USA)/Jim Michaelian (USA)
listed, never drove:
Anthony Pinto (USA)
Result: 25th
Grid: 36th (1:57.818)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Hoosier
Photo updated: 06/08/2019Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis and Michael O. Crews
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 At Daytona29.1.2006
4343 - Porsche 996 GT3 Cup #WP0ZZZ99Z1S698095 - Team SahlenPorsche 996 GT3 Cup #WP0ZZZ99Z1S698095 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC N/AGT
Team Sahlen (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Wes Allen (USA)/Eddie Hennessy (USA)/Jim Michaelian (USA)/Manuel Matos (PR)/Wayne Nonnamaker (USA)Result: 41st
Grid: 58th (2:00.598) - 60th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Hoosier
Photo updated: 15/12/2019Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis and Michael O. Crews
Watkins Glen 6 HoursWatkins Glen Indy Grand Prix and Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen3.6.2006
4141 - Porsche 996 GT3 Cup - Team SahlenPorsche 996 GT3 Cup # - Porsche F6 4v DOHC N/AGT
Team SahlenClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Jim Michaelian (USA)/Joe Sahlen (USA)/Bob Frost (USA)Result: 35th
Grid: 43rd (2:07.469) - 45th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Hoosier
Photo updated: 10/07/2008Photo by courtesy of: Mark Windecker
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 at Daytona28.1.2007
4141 - Porsche 996 GT3 Cup #WP0ZZZ99Z1S698035 - Team SahlenPorsche 996 GT3 Cup #WP0ZZZ99Z1S698035 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC N/AGT
Team SahlenClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Robb Brent (USA)/Tom Malloy (USA)/Jim Michaelian (USA)/Bob Michaelian (USA)/Ernie Becker (USA)Result: 54th - did not finish
Grid: 66th (2:01.123) - 65th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Hoosier
Photo updated: 13/04/2007Photo by courtesy of: Mike Birch
Daytona TestTest Days at Daytona6.1.2008
3030 - Mazda RX-8 #004 (Riley-Speed) - Racers Edge MotorsportsMazda RX-8 #004 (Riley-Speed) - Mazda RotaryGT
Racers Edge MotorsportsClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ken Dobson (USA)/Robert Thorne (USA)/Bob Michaelian (USA)/Jim Michaelian (USA)Result: 24th 1st in GT
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 14/03/2008Photo by courtesy of: Janos Wimpffen
Watkins Glen 6 HoursSahlen's Six Hours at The Glen and Nascar Camping World Series7.6.2008
7474 - Porsche 997 GT3 Cup #WP0ZZZ99Z7S798090 - GTS Racing with Mitchum MotorsportsPorsche 997 GT3 Cup #WP0ZZZ99Z7S798090 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC N/AGT
GTS Racing with Mitchum MotorsportsClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Andy Brumbaugh (USA)/Jim Michaelian (USA)/Bransen Patch (USA)Result: 45th - did not finish
Grid: 38th (1:56.477) - 36th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 27/09/2008Photo by courtesy of: Mark Windecker
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 at Daytona25.1.2009
3131 - Porsche 997 GT3 Cup - Battery Tender/MCM RacingPorsche 997 GT3 Cup # - Porsche F6 4v DOHC N/AGT
Battery Tender/MCM RacingClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Jim Michaelian (USA)/Bob Michaelian (USA)/Romeo Kapudija (USA)/John McMullen (USA)/John Lewis (USA)
listed, never drove:
Pepe Montano (MEX)
Result: 43rd - did not finish
Grid: 49th (no time)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 04/06/2009Photo by courtesy of: Michael O. Crews
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 At Daytona30.1.2011
5353 - Porsche 997 GT3 Cup #WP0ZZZ99Z9S798079 - TRG/Nadeau MotorsportsPorsche 997 GT3 Cup #WP0ZZZ99Z9S798079 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC N/AGT
TRG/Nadeau Motorsports (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Jim Michaelian (USA)/Bob Doyle (USA)/Coulter Mulligan (USA)/Joe Castellano (I)/Ken Dobson (USA)Result: 37th
Grid: 41st (1:51.983) - 40th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Continental
Photo updated: 18/05/2011Photo by courtesy of: Michael O. Crews
Nürburgring 24 Hours39. ADAC Zurich 24h-Rennen Nürburgring26.6.2011
3737 - Porsche 997 GT3 CupPorsche 997 GT3 Cup - Porsche F6 4v DOHC N/ASP7
Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Michael Schratz (D)/Johannes Siegler (D)/Jim Michaelian (USA)/Carl Rydquist (S)Result: did not finish
Grid: 64th (9:18.960)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/08/2020Photo by courtesy of: Thomas Morper
Daytona 24 Hours50th Anniversary Rolex 24 At Daytona29.1.2012
6565 - Porsche 997 GT3 Cup #WP0ZZZ99ZBS798212 - TRGPorsche 997 GT3 Cup #WP0ZZZ99ZBS798212 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC N/AGT
TRG (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Spencer Cox (USA)/Mike Hedlund (USA)/Jack McCarthy (USA)/Jim Michaelian (USA)/Joe Castellano (I)Result: 36th
Grid: 52nd (1:53.919) - 51st fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Continental
Photo updated: 01/07/2012Photo by courtesy of: Michael O. Crews
Nürburgring 24 HoursADAC Zurich 24h-Rennen Nürburgring20.5.2012
4545 - Porsche 997Porsche 997 - Porsche SP7
Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Kersten Jodexnis (D)/Wolfgang Destree (D)/Jim Michaelian (USA)
DNS:
Michael Schratz (D)
Result: 72nd
Grid: 43rd (8:53.835)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 27/06/2019Photo by courtesy of: Thomas Morper
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 At Daytona27.1.2013
6868 - Porsche 997 GT3 Cup #WP0ZZZ99ZBS798081 - TRGPorsche 997 GT3 Cup #WP0ZZZ99ZBS798081 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC N/AGT
TRG (USA)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Brad Lewis (USA)/Jim Michaelian (USA)/Ronald Van De Laar (NL)/Ivo Breukers (NL)/Dennis Van De Laar (NL)Result: 49th - did not finish
Grid: 47th (1:52.105)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Continental
Photo updated: 03/09/2013Photo by courtesy of: Gerald T. Johnson
Nürburgring 24 Hours41. ADAC Zurich 24h-Rennen Nürburgring20.5.2013
178178 - Porsche Cayman R - Team Mathol Racing e.V.Porsche Cayman R - Porsche V6
Team Mathol Racing e.V.-
-
Driven by: Ronny Tobler (CH)/Tanja Nilsson/Jim Michaelian (USA)/Michael Schratz (D)Result: 124th
Grid: 95th (9:55.121) - 97th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 13/07/2018Photo by courtesy of: Thomas Morper
Daytona 24 Hours52nd Annual Rolex 24 at Daytona26.1.2014
1919 - Porsche 991 GT America #WP0ZZZ99ZES198099 - Muehlner Motorsports AmericaPorsche 991 GT America #WP0ZZZ99ZES198099 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3797 cc N/AGTD
Muehlner Motorsports AmericaClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Randy Pobst (USA)/Jim Taggart/Robert Gewirtz (USA)/Mark Kvamme (USA)/Jim Michaelian (USA)Result: 45th
Grid: 57th (1:48.821) - 61st fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Continental
Photo updated: 08/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Larry Schmidt and Fred Lewis
Nürburgring 24 HoursADAC Zurich 24h-Rennen Nürburgring22.6.2014
6464 - Porsche 997 - GDL Racing.net 1Porsche 997 - Porsche SP7
GDL Racing.net 1Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Nicola Bravetti (CH)/Rob Thomson/Jim Michaelian (USA)/Sergio Negroni (I)Result: 59th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/01/2018Photo by courtesy of: Thomas Morper
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 At Daytona25.1.2015
1919 - Porsche 991 GT America #WP0ZZZ99ZES198099 - Muehlner Motorsports AmericaPorsche 991 GT America #WP0ZZZ99ZES198099 - Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3797 cc N/AGTD
Muehlner Motorsports AmericaClosed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Connor De Phillippi (USA)/Jim Michaelian (USA)/Michael Lira (USA)/Ricardo Flores (USA)/Nikolaus Mayr-Melnhof (A)Result: 38th
Grid: 47th (1:49.035)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Continental
Photo updated: 05/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis and Mark Windecker
Daytona TestThe Roar Before Rolex10.1.2016
2121 - Lamborghini Huracán GT3 #001 - Konrad MotorsportLamborghini Huracán GT3 #001 - Lamborghini V10/90° 4v DOHC 5204 cc N/AGTD
Konrad MotorsportClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Emanuele Busnelli (I)/Jim Michaelian (USA)/Kaz Grala (USA)Result: 53rd
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Continental
Photo updated: 01/08/2016Photo by courtesy of: Martin Spetz
Daytona 24 HoursRolex 24 At Daytona31.1.2016
2121 - Lamborghini Huracán GT3 #001 - Konrad MotorsportLamborghini Huracán GT3 #001 - Lamborghini V10/90° 4v DOHC 5204 cc N/AGTD
Konrad MotorsportClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Emanuele Busnelli (I)/Jim Michaelian (USA)/Joe Toussaint (USA)/Lance Willsey (USA)Result: 47th - did not finish
Grid: 50th (2:18.716) - 45th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Continental
Photo updated: 12/01/2018Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis
Road To Le Mans86º Edition des 24 Heures du Mans16.6.2018
4949 - Ligier JS P3 Nissan #OR03-02 (Onroak) - Win MotorsportLigier JS P3 #OR03-02 (Onroak) - Nissan VK50VE/Nismo-Oreca V8/90° 4v DOHC 5026 cc N/ALMP3
Win Motorsport (HK)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: William Lok (HK)/Jim Michaelian (USA)Result: Race 1: 39th ; Race 2: 39th
Grid: race 1: 46th (no time), race 2: 44th (4:37.374)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 23/06/2019Photo by courtesy of: Frederic Lemaire