DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (February 14, 2025) – A competitive Rolex 24 At Daytona and productive two-day Official IMSA Test this week at Sebring International Raceway have bolstered the positive outlook the No. 80 Lone Star Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 team and co-drivers Dan Knox, Scott Andrews and Eric Filgueiras have heading into the final four rounds of this year’s IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup (IMEC) GT Daytona (GTD) Championship. (more…)
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IMSA Insider – Mustang GT3 Magic: More on Ford’s Rolex 24 Breakthrough
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – It’s almost impossible to overstate how important the Mustang has been for the Ford Motor Company since its introduction on April 17, 1964.
Through the decades, Mustang has survived government-imposed safety, emission, and fuel economy standards, a shift in market preferences to trucks and SUVs, and the recent industry trend toward electrification. With a lineup dominated by F150s and Explorers, Mustang is now the last “car” that Ford builds. It’s a true survivor. (more…)
Changes Shine Through in Refreshed 2025 IMSA Lineups at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – One of the fascinating storylines going into the 63rd Rolex 24 At Daytona examined just how different the 61-car grid looked to start the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship versus the end of the 2024 campaign. Some got their new lineups, cars or team programs off to great starts while others will seek a rebound at the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring in March.
Here’s a quick rundown of how adjusted entries fared throughout their first race: (more…)
Aston Martin THOR Team Valkyrie IMSA Lineup Revealed
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – As part of its global launch, the Aston Martin THOR (The Heart of Racing) Team has revealed the lineup that will share the Aston Martin Valkyrie within IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship competition. (more…)
Collaboration Driven by Dreams: Iron Dames, NASA Women Unite in Daytona
By Holly Cain, IMSA
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Not only did the large driver meeting room at the Daytona International Speedway fill up quickly on Friday afternoon during the Rolex 24 At Daytona race weekend, but also, the good vibes and enthusiastic mood was unmistakable. High schoolers, college students, race team members, media and fans made their way to hear some of NASA’s most talented and accomplished women join some of auto racing’s most talented and accomplished women talk about their lives and their careers. (more…)
Recapping a Classic: 63rd Rolex 24 Delivers for Porsche, Ford, Corvette
Porsche Penske Goes Back-To-Back At Daytona, Ford Mustang GT3 Claims First Global Win At 63rd Rolex 24, and much more (more…)
1991 Mazda RX-7 GTO and 1985 Lola Corvette GTP Win Inaugural Historic Sportscar Racing IMSA Classic at the Rolex 24 At Daytona
Tom Long Wins GT and Overall in the Four-Rotor Mazda Heritage Collection RX-7 / Scooter Gabel First in GTP and Second Overall in Alegra Motorsports Chevy-V8 Powered Lola Corvette GTP
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (January 28, 2025) – From the unmistakable shrill howl of the four-rotor 1991 Mazda RX-7-001 GTO to the thundering Chevrolet V-8 growl of a 1985 Lola Corvette GTP, the winners of the inaugural Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) IMSA Classic Saturday morning at the 63rd Rolex 24 At Daytona truly offered race fans and competitors alike a period-correct cross section of IMSA’s vast motorsports heritage and competition history. (more…)
Comeback Fourth-Place Finish for Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing Team Winward Racing at the Rolex 24 At Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida – A comeback GT Daytona (GTD) fourth-place finish for Winward Racing and a debut fifth-place GTD Pro showing for Bartone Bros. Racing with Team GetSpeed were the highlight results for Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing teams in this weekend’s 63rd Rolex 24 At Daytona at Daytona International Speedway.
Wright Motorsports Earns Bittersweet Second Place at Rolex 24 at Daytona
DAYTONA, Fla. (January 27, 2025) – Under sunny Florida skies on Sunday afternoon, Wright Motorsports secured an impressive podium finish at the 63rd Rolex 24 at Daytona. Racing the No. 120 Porsche 911 GT3 R, the team delivered a remarkable second-place result in the grueling 24-hour endurance event. However, the achievement came with a bittersweet note, as a late-race caution dashed their hopes of victory in the final hour. (more…)
Felipe Nasr, Porsche Penske Claim Historic, Back-to-Back Rolex 24 Wins
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – History was made on several levels in the 63rd Rolex 24 At Daytona to kick off the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season.
Porsche Penske Motorsport won its second consecutive Rolex 24, the third overall for team owner Roger Penske and fourth for the team, with the No. 7 Porsche 963 driven by Felipe Nasr, Nick Tandy and Laurens Vanthoor claiming the overall and Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) class triumph. (more…)