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sports1 month ago•7 min saved

Overnight Corvette rebuild fuels Daytona Rolex 24 prep

At Daytona, the 13 Autosport crew rebuilt its Corvette Z06 GT3.R overnight after a Thursday night refueling fire, with GM confirming no engine damage and Matt Bell topping GTD in final practice; IMSA set Balance of Performance for GTP and GTD Pro/GTD based on homologation data amid new Evo tires, and teams prepared for a race with Soft tire usage window limits and unrestricted Mediums. The weekend also brings updates on factory programs (Porsche through 2027), driver moves (Jaminet to WEC; JamJam noted absent), WRT’s BMW M Hybrid V8 debut, Ferrari Evo 296 GT3 feedback, Mercedes readiness, Heart of Racing’s Barrichello replacement, and United Autosports’ LMP2 lineup clarifications.

via Sportscar365|

#bop #gt3 #imsa

sports1 month ago•6 min saved

Daytona 24 Preview: Fresh Lineups, New Cars and Record Chases

The 64th Rolex 24 At Daytona kicks off the 2026 IMSA season with 60 cars and 228 drivers across GTP and GTD PRO, highlighting new lineups and partnerships: BMW M Team WRT expands to two M Hybrid V8s; Porsche Penske concentrates on the No. 6 and 7 963s; DragonSpeed switches to GTD with a Corvette Z06 GT3.R; RLL launches McLaren in GTD PRO; AO Racing fields Nick Tandy in the No. 77 Porsche. LMP2 remains a tight, spec-based contest on the ORECA chassis, and many drivers chase Daytona records as coverage airs 1:30 p.m. ET Saturday on NBC, Peacock, YouTube and IMSA TV.

via IMSA|

#gtd-pro #gtp #imsa-weathertech-championship

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Rolex 24 Daytona Notebook: BoP Unchanged, New Driver Lineups, and Fan Fest Preview

Daytona’s Rolex 24 lead-up features the traditional 60-car group photo and helmet shoots as teams prepare for the season opener; Risi Competizione returns to Michelin Endurance Cup with Serra, Rigon, and Pier Guidi in GTD Pro aboard a Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo, while the No. 62 Ferrari sports a nod to the historic NART program. IMSA has kept BoP unchanged since Roar, with Michelin Endurance Soft tires allowed in a designated window in the GTP class; Ben Barker makes his Rolex 24 debut with Ford/MultiMatic alongside Dennis Olsen, and aero updates for the Mustang GT3 EVO are discussed by Frederic Vervisch. The weekend also features fan events, a film premiere, the IMSA Technology Symposium, and other lead-up festivities.

via Sportscar365|

#balance-of-performance #ferrari-296-gt3-evo #gtd-pro

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

"Penske's Triumph: A Recap of Rolex 24 at Daytona 2024"

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.

via ESPN|

#endurance-race #felipe-nasr #roger-penske

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Rolex 24 Drama: Acura's Mechanical Failure, Cadillac's Advantage, and Action Express Leading with Nine Hours to Go"

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.

via Sportscar365|

#bmw #cadillac #car-troubles

sports-motorsport2 years ago•3 min saved

"2024 Rolex 24 at Daytona: GTP Class and Team Preparation Unveiled"

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.

via RACER|

#endurance-racing #imsa-weathertech-sportscar-championship #race-preparation