ABOUT
Advancing the Future of GT Racing
A family-founded, professionally driven GT racing team competing at the highest level of GT4 racing in North America.
OUR VALUES
A Family-Led Team With a Professional Standard
Advance Motorsports was founded in 2020 with a clear vision: build a competitive, professional GT racing program, develop young talent, and establish a sustainable presence at the top levels of North American sports car racing.
Preparation
Speed starts long before the green flag. Every session, every setup, every race weekend is approached with professional-level preparation and attention to detail. We believe results are earned in the work nobody sees.
Family
AMS was founded by a father and son, and that foundation runs through everything we do. Family means total trust, shared sacrifice, and alignment money can't buy. It's not just how the team started it's why it works.
Development
We exist to grow. From developing young driving talent to building crew, partnerships, and the program itself, Advance Motorsports is committed to getting better every time we roll the car off the truck. Standing still isn't in our vocabulary.
Longevity
This isn't a one-season project. We're building a program designed to compete in professional GT racing for years to come with sustainable partnerships, long-term vision, and a commitment to being on the grid season after season.
"We're committed to showing up prepared, competitive, and focused on long-term success within the series."
-Todd Jurs, Co-Founder
THE TEAM
The faces behind Advanced Motorsports
A retired race car driver with a lifelong passion for sports car racing, Todd pairs a competitive mindset with 30+ years of business leadership. That blend of driving experience and leadership shapes his vision for building a winning team one where drivers can compete, grow, and succeed at the highest level.
Todd Jurs
Team Principal
An 18-year-old professional driver in SRO GT4 America with McLaren Customer Racing, as part of family-built Advance Motorsports. A 3x karting champion with 8+ years of experience, Austin moved to race cars in 2024 earning wins and podiums in SCCA and now competes at the pro level in 2026, aiming for the top tiers of endurance racing, including IMSA and Le Mans. Off track, he's built a 500,000+ following and tens of millions of monthly views with content blending racing, automotive lifestyle, and behind-the-scenes storytelling.
Austin Jurs
Driver & Partner
Over a decade in motorsport GT racing, endurance, and junior formula covering car setup, live race strategy, and team management. He's worked with McLaren GT4 & GT3, Mercedes-AMG GT3, and Ferrari GTE & GT3 across the UK, Europe, and the U.S. Hands-on and data-led, his focus is giving drivers the confidence to perform. Currently Performance Engineer for the Ibiza Farm Motorsports IMSA team.
Oliver Plucknett
Team Engineer
Nearly 15 seasons in motorsport, from junior formulas (Clio Cup, Formula Renault BARC, Formula Ford) to the Radical Euro Masters Championship and single-seaters alongside F1 drivers like Lando Norris and George Russell. Since 2015, he's run pitstop operations for Aston Martin Racing's FIA World Endurance Championship program with Prodrive.
Michael Andrews
Chief Mechanic
Seven years in top-tier sports car and endurance racing, specializing in fueling, pit lane management, and setups. Versatile over-the-wall fueling, tire changes, and two years as a tire specialist plus composite repairs and fabrication. Career highlights include class wins at Daytona and Sebring and multiple IMSA and SRO podiums.
Cameron McCain
Race Operations Director
Award-winning builder and shop owner with 30+ years of experience spanning GT4 America, TA2, German engineering, pro karting, and drag racing. Meticulous and hands-on, he's always first to diagnose problems and keep the team at its peak.
David Burke
Mechanic
