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Sean Heckman’s known for many things in the world of motor racing, and it’s his latest turn as Magnus Racing’s race strategist that has added a fascinating layer to his body of work in sports car e…
“Sean Heckman is a well-known figure in the world of motor racing, and his recent role as Magnus Racing’s race strategist has added a fascinating dimension to his career in sports car endurance racing. Initially gaining recognition as the public relations guru for Magnus during its GRAND-AM Road Racing days, Heckman continued with the team after the merger with ALMS and the creation of IMSA’s WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. However, he stepped away from the PR side a few years ago to focus on filmmaking and the Dinner With Racers podcast. Heckman reunited with Magnus when the team switched to Aston Martin’s Vantage GT3 model in 2022, bringing his process-driven approach and strong relationships with team owner John Potter and co-drivers Andy Lally and Spencer Pumpelly to the table. Having identified a communication gap between engineers and drivers, Heckman’s familiarity with the team made him a natural fit in bridging this divide. As someone with a background in various aspects of the sport, not just PR, his return to the racetrack in a non-PR capacity has reignited his passion. Despite Magnus’s limited program to only endurance rounds, Heckman has embraced the challenge, conducting research on managing driver rotations, minimum drive-time requirements, tire allocation, and planning pit stops, meals, and rest for the crew. His structured approach has been well-received by the Magnus crew and drivers, although it took a moment for him to adjust to his new position after spending years in a non-competition role.”
