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Tommy Milner

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Professional Profile

Overview

Thomas Milner (born January 28, 1986) is a distinguished American professional racing driver and a factory test driver for General Motors. He is prominently known for his full-time engagement with Corvette Racing, a team with which he has achieved significant success in endurance racing. Beyond his professional driving career, Milner is also a co-owner of a competitive e-sports team on iRacing, demonstrating his multifaceted involvement in the motorsport ecosystem.

Digital Presence

Milner's influence extends into the realm of virtual racing. He was notably featured in the 2011 racing simulation video game Shift 2: Unleashed. Furthermore, his early engagement with amateur racing game mod developers led to collaborations that fostered the growth of studios like Slightly Mad Studios, highlighting his early connection to the evolution of racing simulation technology.

Career Trajectory

Early Beginnings

Milner's passion for motorsports ignited early, fueled by observing his father's racing team, PTG Racing Inc. This immersion led him to begin his competitive journey in karting at the age of 14. His transition to sports car racing commenced in the 2004 and 2005 seasons of the Grand-Am series. He later competed in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) with various teams, including Panoz and Rahal Letterman Racing, achieving a notable 3rd place in the GT Driver's Championship in 2010.

Corvette Racing Era

A pivotal moment in Milner's career was his switch to Corvette Racing in 2011. Driving for this prestigious team, he has piloted iconic Chevrolet Corvettes, including the C6.R and the C8.R. His tenure with Corvette Racing has been marked by numerous victories and championships, solidifying his reputation as a top-tier professional driver in sports car racing.

Career Highlights

Milner's career is distinguished by significant achievements, including a class victory at the prestigious 2011 24 Hours of Le Mans. He has also secured multiple wins in the American Le Mans Series and the IMSA SportsCar Championship, notably clinching the GTLM championship in 2016. His consistent performance across various high-profile racing series underscores his skill and dedication.

Statistical Achievements

IMSA SportsCar Championship

Milner has been a consistent front-runner in the IMSA SportsCar Championship. He secured the GTLM championship title in 2016 and has achieved multiple class wins and podium finishes throughout his career in various iterations of the series, including the United SportsCar Championship and the current IMSA SportsCar Championship.

A selection of his IMSA achievements:

  • 2016 IMSA GTLM Champion
  • Multiple wins in GT and GTLM classes
  • Numerous podium finishes across seasons

For a comprehensive breakdown, refer to the detailed tables below.

24 Hours of Le Mans

The pinnacle of endurance racing, Le Mans, has seen Milner achieve class victories. His notable success includes a win in the GTE Pro class in 2011, and again in 2015. He has participated in multiple editions of this iconic race, showcasing his endurance and skill on the global stage.

Key Le Mans results:

  • 2011: GTE Pro Class Winner
  • 2015: GTE Pro Class Winner
  • Multiple participations and class podiums

Daytona 24 Hours

The iconic 24 Hours of Daytona is another significant event in Milner's career. He has achieved class victories here as well, including a notable win in the GTLM class in 2016. His participation in this demanding race highlights his consistent performance in North American endurance classics.

Key Daytona 24 Hours results:

  • 2016: GTLM Class Winner
  • Multiple class podiums

Detailed Career Records

Career Summary

A concise overview of his participation across various racing series and championships.

Season Series Team Races Wins Poles F/Laps Podiums Points Position
2004 Rolex Sports Car Series - GT Prototype Technology Group, Inc. 3 1 1 79 19th
2005 Rolex Sports Car Series - GT Prototype Technology Group, Inc. 13 3 7 323 6th
2006 American Le Mans Series - GT2 Multimatic Motorsports Team Panoz 10 0 0 0 0 53 14th
2007 American Le Mans Series - GT2 Rahal Letterman Racing 12 0 0 0 5 107 6th
2008 American Le Mans Series - GT2 Panoz Team PTG 11 0 0 0 0 52 14th
2009 American Le Mans Series - GT2 BMW Rahal Letterman Racing 10 0 0 0 5 100 6th
2010 American Le Mans Series - GT2 BMW Rahal Letterman Racing 9 0 0 0 6 125 3rd
2011 American Le Mans Series - GT Corvette Racing 9 0 0 0 1 58 9th
2012 American Le Mans Series - GT Corvette Racing 10 4 7 146 1st
2013 American Le Mans Series - GT Corvette Racing 10 2 4 105 3rd
2014 United Sports Car Championship - GTLM Corvette Racing 11 0 0 0 1 291 10th
2015 United Sports Car Championship - GTLM Corvette Racing 10 0 0 0 2 261 8th
2016 IMSA SportsCar Championship - GTLM Corvette Racing 11 4 6 345 1st
2017 IMSA SportsCar Championship - GTLM Corvette Racing 11 1 0 0 1 276 8th
2018 IMSA SportsCar Championship - GTLM Corvette Racing 11 1 0 0 4 310 3rd
2019 IMSA SportsCar Championship - GTLM Corvette Racing 9 0 0 1 1 227 11th
2020 IMSA SportsCar Championship - GTLM Corvette Racing 11 1 0 2 4 315 3rd
2021 IMSA SportsCar Championship - GTLM Corvette Racing 11 4 1 0 8 3448 2nd
2022 FIA World Endurance Championship - LMGTE Pro Corvette Racing 6 1 0 0 3 102 6th
2022 IMSA SportsCar Championship - GTD Pro Corvette Racing 1 0 0 0 0 234 35th
2023 IMSA SportsCar Championship - GTD Pro Corvette Racing 3 0 0 0 1 915 9th
2024 IMSA SportsCar Championship - GTD Pro Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports 10 0 3 1 2 2674 8th
2024 GT World Challenge America - Pro DXDT Racing 9 8 6 4 8 230 2nd

24 Hours of Le Mans Results

Milner's participations and results at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, a testament to his endurance racing prowess.

Year Team Co-Drivers Car Class Laps Pos. Class Pos.
2006 Multimatic Motorsport Team Panoz Gunnar Jeannette
Scott Maxwell
Panoz Esperante GT-LM GT2 34 DNF DNF
2007 Team LNT Tom Kimber-Smith
Danny Watts
Panoz Esperante GT-LM GT2 60 DNF DNF
2011 Corvette Racing Olivier Beretta
Antonio García
Chevrolet Corvette C6.R GTE Pro 314 11th 1st
2012 Corvette Racing Oliver Gavin
Richard Westbrook
Chevrolet Corvette C6.R GTE Pro 215 NC NC
2013 Corvette Racing Oliver Gavin
Richard Westbrook
Chevrolet Corvette C6.R GTE Pro 309 22nd 7th
2014 Corvette Racing Oliver Gavin
Richard Westbrook
Chevrolet Corvette C7.R GTE Pro 333 20th 4th
2015 Corvette Racing-GM Oliver Gavin
Jordan Taylor
Chevrolet Corvette C7.R GTE Pro 337 17th 1st
2016 Corvette Racing - GM Oliver Gavin
Jordan Taylor
Chevrolet Corvette C7.R GTE Pro 219 DNF DNF
2017 Corvette Racing - GM Marcel Fässler
Oliver Gavin
Chevrolet Corvette C7.R GTE Pro 335 24th 8th
2018 Corvette Racing - GM Marcel Fässler
Oliver Gavin
Chevrolet Corvette C7.R GTE Pro 259 DNF DNF
2019 Corvette Racing Marcel Fässler
Oliver Gavin
Chevrolet Corvette C7.R GTE Pro 82 DNF DNF
2021 Corvette Racing Alexander Sims
Nick Tandy
Chevrolet Corvette C8.R GTE Pro 313 44th 6th
2022 Corvette Racing Alexander Sims
Nick Tandy
Chevrolet Corvette C8.R GTE Pro 260 DNF DNF

24 Hours of Daytona Results

Milner's performance history at the demanding 24 Hours of Daytona endurance race.

Year Team Co-drivers Car Class Laps Pos. Class Pos.
2005 Prototype Technology Group, Inc. Justin Marks
Kelly Collins
R. J. Valentine
BMW M3 E46 GT 168 59th 31st
2006 Sigalsport BMW Bill Auberlen
Matthew Alhadeff
Justin Marks
Gene Sigal
BMW M3 E46 GT 592 31st 16th
2012 Autohaus Motorsports Paul Edwards
Matthew Marsh
Jordan Taylor
Chevrolet Camaro GT.R GT 713 20th 9th
2013 Stevenson Motorsports John Edwards
Robin Liddell
Jan Magnussen
Chevrolet Camaro GT.R GT 595 36th 23rd
2014 Corvette Racing Oliver Gavin
Robin Liddell
Chevrolet Corvette C7.R GTLM 666 16th 5th
2015 Corvette Racing Oliver Gavin
Simon Pagenaud
Chevrolet Corvette C7.R GTLM 718 7th 3rd
2016 Corvette Racing - GM Oliver Gavin
Marcel Fässler
Chevrolet Corvette C7.R GTLM 722 7th 1st
2017 Corvette Racing - GM Marcel Fässler
Oliver Gavin
Chevrolet Corvette C7.R GTLM 636 16th 9th
2018 Corvette Racing - GM Marcel Fässler
Oliver Gavin
Chevrolet Corvette C7.R GTLM 780 14th 4th
2019 Corvette Racing Marcel Fässler
Oliver Gavin
Chevrolet Corvette C7.R GTLM 555 28th 8th
2020 Corvette Racing Marcel Fässler
Oliver Gavin
Chevrolet Corvette C8.R GTLM 461 36th 7th
2021 Corvette Racing Alexander Sims
Nick Tandy
Chevrolet Corvette C8.R GTLM 770 12th 2nd
2022 Corvette Racing Marco Sørensen
Nick Tandy
Chevrolet Corvette C8.R GTD GTD Pro 626 45th 10th
2023 Corvette Racing Antonio García
Jordan Taylor
Chevrolet Corvette C8.R GTD GTD Pro 729 19th 2nd
2024 Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports Earl Bamber
Nicky Catsburg
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R GTD Pro 715 37th 8th

Career Context

Key Series and Teams

Milner's career spans multiple prestigious racing series and involves collaborations with renowned teams and manufacturers. His extensive record showcases his adaptability and consistent performance across different disciplines of motorsport.

Personal Life

Family and Residence

Tommy Milner is married and has one daughter. He resides in Loudoun County, Virginia, maintaining a connection to his home country while pursuing his international racing career.

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