Corvette's Milner ready to move past Daytona BMW controversy ahead of Sebring
Corvette Racing's Tommy Milner has moved past the controversial incidents with Paul Miller Racing's BMWs at the Rolex 24 At Daytona, where tensions escalated during intense GTD PRO battles in January.
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After reviewing the footage, Milner acknowledges the aggressive driving while maintaining it crossed acceptable limits. The incident culminated in his now-famous gesture toward Augusto Farfus, who he believed was excessively blocking while significantly behind in the race.
Turning controversy into charity, Milner created commemorative shirts featuring his gesture, raising $25,000 for the American Eagle Foundation through 4,715 sales before closing orders to focus on racing.
Looking ahead to Sebring, both teams are ready for a fresh start. "What's done is done," says Milner. "We've got to focus on ourselves and run our own race here in Sebring." He emphasizes the importance of moving forward to achieve better results.
Paul Miller Racing drivers Daniel Harper and Max Hesse confirm there's "no bad blood," with both teams committed to clean, competitive racing at the upcoming Sebring 12 Hours. Harper notes that post-Daytona, "all the drivers and teams were all together and 100 percent with each other."
The teams will be positioned next to each other in the Sebring paddock, setting the stage for what promises to be a more cordial competition this weekend.