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The #31 Cadillac Whelen squad topped second practice for the Rolex 24 at Daytona, amid being sensationally excluded from qualifying during the session. After taking pole position for 64th instalment of the prestigious endurance race with Jack Aitken at the wheel, the car’s skid block was found to have fallen beyond the allowed tolerance. It […]
The #31 Cadillac Whelen squad topped second practice for the Rolex 24 at Daytona, despite being excluded from qualifying due to a technical issue with their skid block. This exclusion pushed them to start at 11th position on race day.
Jack Aitken had initially secured pole position for the endurance race, but the discovery of the skid block problem led to losing their top starting position, which was then handed over to the #93 Acura Meyer Shank team.
Despite the setback, the Cadillac team managed to set the fastest time during the ‘night practice’ session with Earl Bamber recording a time of 1:35.914s, closely followed by the #7 Porsche Penske and the #60 Acura Meyer Shank team.
Overall, the qualifying drama added an unexpected twist to the highly anticipated race, with several teams jostling for top positions on the starting grid.
The event saw a mix of performances from different manufacturers and teams, showcasing the competitive nature of the Rolex 24 at Daytona. With impressive lap times from various drivers and teams, the race promises to be an exciting and closely contested affair on race day.
The GTP class saw Roman De Angelis posting a competitive time in the #23 Aston Martin Thor, rounding up the diverse field of contenders for the upcoming endurance challenge.
