Stay updated with breaking news from Ben Keating. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
A record number of nine women are slated to drive in the 62nd Rolex 24 at Daytona, including two all- or nearly all-woman teams. The GTD-class No. 83 Iron Dames Lamborghini Huracan GT3 Evo2 roster consists of Rahel Frey, Michelle Gatting, Sarah Bovy and Doriane Pin.
The 62nd Rolex 24 At Daytona takes the green flag at 1:40pm ET, with 59 cars slated to start the kickoff to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season. The opening hour will be broadcast live on NBC. Polesitters Qualifying took place last Sunday during the Roar Before the 24 weekend.
A 16-minute caution period for the LMP2 No. 33 Sean Creech Motorsport Ligier marked the seventh hour of the Rolex 24 At Daytona. The car had sat in the Turn 7 runoff for several minutes, allowing some cars to anticipate the yellow and pit before the caution was called, including the No.
The RVs are moving in, the Daytona International Speedway infield is filling up, and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship teams are ready to get through two more days of on-track action before the start of the 62nd Rolex 24 At Daytona.
In 2023 LMP2 entered Motul Petit Le Mans in a three-way fight for the championship that ended with Ben Keating winning his second championship, this time with Paul-Loup Chatin.