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Following Wednesday’s announcement that Tower Motorsports has been stripped of its LMP2 class win at the Rolex 24 At Daytona, Team Manager Rick Capone contends that it did not willingly viola…
Tower Motorsports has been stripped of its LMP2 class win at the Rolex 24 At Daytona due to a violation of IMSA’s technical regulations, according to Team Manager Rick Capone. Capone contests the ruling, stating that the worn skid block on the No.8 car was the result of natural wear during the endurance race, not intentional rule-breaking. IMSA found that the skid block exceeded the allowable wear rate, demoting Tower Motorsports to last in its class.
Capone expressed disappointment in IMSA’s decision and emphasized the team’s compliance with technical inspections in the past. Despite a formal protest being denied, Tower Motorsports is determined to uphold the sport’s integrity and explore all options in response to the penalty. Sebastien Bourdais will not retain his third Rolex 24 victory as a result of the disqualification, attributing the issue to a failed suspension component that caused excessive wear on the skid block.
Through a statement on social media, Bourdais praised his team’s dedication and adherence to regulations, expressing hope for future victories despite the setback at Daytona.
