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Michael Colucci has been a mainstay in racing for over 28 years; in that time, Colucci-led teams have managed to notch up a very impressive 68 victories. Colucci has worked on some of the most technically-advanced racecars ever produced, and has aided drivers like Wollek, Stuck, Foyt, Haywood and Bell to victory. From GT to prototype, Colucci has worked on it and brought it to victory lane. It takes determination and skill to be able to run a successful team; the fact that Colucci and MCR have accomplished this across a number of different series and decades is even more amazing. Having decided it was time to capitalize on his abilities, Colucci created Michael Colucci Racing (MCR) in Ft.Lauderdale, FL in 1992. Moving to Jupiter, FL in 1995. Providing extensive knowledge and expertise to his team, Colucci assembled a formidable team of mechanics for his new venture. MCR's results have been impressive, with the team working with the following teams: Brumos Porsche - Special consultant for Porsche Motorsports USA, Porsche Factory SuperCar, with 7-consecutive wins by Hans Stuck in conjunction with Brumos Auto Toy Store - Maintained a very extensive collection of racing cars. Also converted Spice GTP to WSC and took it to first in class at the 12 hours of Sebring in 1992 Champion Porsche - Porsche 993 GTS-1, including Sebring 12 Hour victory; also GT3/GT1 support Metro Racing - Argo WSC Jim Matthews Racing - WSC/Can-Am Davies Motorsports - Porsche GT1 Turbo Aspen Knolls - Porsche 911 GT3R and Callaway C12 in ALMS Information Courtesy of Michael Colucci Racing |
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Drivers like Wollek, Andretti, Foyt, Stuck and Bell have worked with Michael Colucci in the past, and can vouch for his ability to provide the best racecar possible. As you will see through both text and image, to see the resume of Michael Colucci and MCR is to see a huge chapter in the history of sportscar racing. Imagine if you could have this level of support for your racing effort? You can!! Career Highlights Five-time Rolex 24 At Daytona winner. 1999 was Michael's 20th anniversary. 1975 (Gregg, Haywood) 1976 (Gregg, Redman, Fitzpatrick) 1978 (Gregg, Hezemans, Stommelen) 1985 (Unser Sr., Foyt, Wollek, Boutsen) 1989 (Jo. Andretti, D. Bell, Wollek) Three-time Sebring winner: 1985, 1994, 1996 Five IMSA championships: 1973, 1974, 1975, 1978, 1979 Three Trans-Am championships: 1973, 1975, 1977 IMSA Mechanic of the Year: 1978 Michael Colucci-led teams have earned 68 victories to date.
Career Highlights 1992 to present - owner of Michael Colucci Racing in Jupiter, Fla., specializing in sports car & vintage racing. In 1999, MCR is managing a WSC program for Don and Dale Whittington in the premier division of the American Le Mans Series. MCR also prepares vintage and historic racing cars for events throughout the U.S., most notably a Ferrari BBLM and a Ferrari Spice Camel Lights car for Ed Davies.
During the past seven years, Michael Colucci Racing was responsible for preparing and maintaining cars for the following programs: Porsche factory Supercar for Brumos Porsche (7 consecutive wins by Hans Stuck); WSC Spice for Auto Toy Store; Porsche 993 GTS-1 for Champion Porsche; WSC for Leigh Miller Racing; WSC/Can-Am for Jim Matthews Racing; GT3/GT1 for Champion Porsche. Prior to creating MCR, Michael was team manager/crew chief for the following efforts: 1991-1992: 1990-1991: 1985-1990: 1983-1985: A.J. Foyt/Chip Ganassi, March Cosworth Indianapolis 500 1973-1982: |
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The Cars Porsche 911 |
The Teams Michael Colucci Racing |
The Drivers Bill Adam |