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Mike Rockenfeller revealed a key technique during his pursuit for GTD Pro pole position at Daytona to combat the unusually cold temperatures.
During qualifying for the IMSA SportsCar Championship, the ambient temperature was approximately nine degrees Celsius, leading to unusual track conditions for the drivers. Despite this, one driver secured his second ever IMSA pole position, having last achieved this feat in the Grand Am series back in 2006 at Homestead. He emphasized the importance of the race on Sunday over the qualifying results, highlighting the team’s preparation and the success of their Ford Mustang. By utilizing a unique strategy of heat soaking the tires, the driver was able to maximize grip and secure the pole position for the team. This marked Ford Multimatic’s first pole position in the GTD Pro category with the new Ford Mustang GT3 package, setting the stage for a competitive start in the 24 Hours of Daytona.
