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Roger Penske ends a 54-year losing streak at the Rolex 24 at Daytona as his team, Team Penske, wins the prestigious endurance race for the first time since 1969. The winning lineup, led by Felipe Nasr, held off defending champion Tom Blomqvist in a thrilling finish. Penske praised the competitiveness of the race and the large crowd in attendance, while Indianapolis 500 winner Josef Newgarden played a key role in the victory.
Cadillac and BMW faced setbacks during the Rolex 24 at Daytona, with the No. 01 and No. 24 cars encountering issues during the night, impacting their positions in the race. The No. 24 BMW experienced trouble first, followed by the No. 01 Cadillac, leading to a change in the race leaders. Additionally, other cars in different categories also faced challenges, with the No. 55 Proton Competition Ford Mustang GT3 becoming the ninth official retirement of the race.
Teams and drivers in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship are gearing up for the Rolex 24 At Daytona, with the pole-sitting No. 31 V-Series.R team focusing on final preparations before the 24-hour race. After completing practice sessions, the team prioritizes marketing and media requirements while ensuring the crew and drivers have minimal distractions. The engineers finalize setup decisions, and the car is prepped for the race, with most of the hard work done prior to the event. The crew is now getting ready for a long day ahead, aiming for a good night's sleep before the race.