Our story

About Plan Z Motorsports

Plan Z Motorsports was founded by Jim Mitchell of Kennesaw, Georgia in March 2024, after a shared-car project with a friend fell through, or went "sideways." When the owner was asked for a "Plan B," the response was that it was "Plan Z."

Where it started

The foundation of the team is a 2003 Nissan 350Z that served as the owner's personal track car since 2013. It was already fairly developed, but was further upgraded with additional gutting, a roll cage, a fire suppression system, and upgraded coolers to prepare it for endurance racing.

Our record

We won our very first 8-hour endurance race at Atlanta Motorsports Park in May 2024. The following day, we took 3rd place in another 8-hour race, securing two trophies on our first weekend. In 2025, we secured three total wins: one at Carolina Motorsports Park and two more at Atlanta Motorsports Park.

We compete primarily in two endurance racing series: the Lucky Dog Racing League and the ChampCar Endurance Series.

The team

Our crew and drivers change from race to race, but the goal stays the same: a well-prepared car, a solid pit crew, and a finish.

Plan Z Motorsports celebrating a 1st place finish in the EC class
Celebrating a 1st place finish in the EC class.
The Plan Z Motorsports team with the 2007 Nissan 350Z
The team with the 2007 Nissan 350Z.
The Plan Z Motorsports pit crew at work during a race
The pit crew at work during a race.
A Plan Z Motorsports driver on the podium after a race win
On the podium after a race win.

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