JDC-Miller Motorsports Confirms Driver Lineup for 2026 Rolex 24 at Daytona
Daytona, FL – JDC-Miller Motorsports has announced its driver lineup for the upcoming 2026 Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona, featuring Tijmen van der Helm, Nico Pino, and Kaylen Frederick piloting the No. 85 Porsche 963.
Van der Helm will return to JDC-Miller for his fourth consecutive season in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The Dutch driver has previously secured two podium finishes with the team, including a third-place finish at the 2023 Sebring 12 Hours. “I am excited to continue my journey with JDC-Miller Motorsports,” said van der Helm. “We’ve made massive strides in understanding this car over the past three years, and starting the 2026 season with such a talented team gives us a real chance at the podium.”
Nico Pino joins the team from Chile, having established himself as a strong competitor in the European Le Mans Series. “Joining a team with the history of JDC-Miller Motorsports is a major milestone,” Pino stated. “It’s incredible to be back in the 963 for 2026, and I’m ready to push for a watch at Daytona.”
Completing the trio is Kaylen Frederick, an American with a successful background in single-seaters, including victories in Super Formula and being the sole U.S.-born champion of the BRDC British Formula 3. Frederick expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “It is humbling to begin my sports car career with a top team like JDC-Miller Motorsports in a car like the Porsche 963, especially at the Rolex 24. I’m looking forward to a good result.”
The team’s latest lineup reflects their ongoing commitment to excellence as they prepare for one of the most prestigious races in endurance racing.
