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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…
The winners of the inaugural Historic Sportscar Racing IMSA Classic at the 63rd Rolex 24 At Daytona presented an authentic snapshot of IMSA’s rich motorsports legacy, from the Mazda RX-7 to the Lola Corvette GTP. Tom Long secured overall and GT class victories in the 1991 Mazda RX-7 GTO, while Scooter Gabel triumphed in the Prototype category with the Chevy-powered Lola Corvette GTP. Jim Norman claimed third place in his iconic Porsche 935 K3, embodying the spirit of IMSA’s GTX era with its turbocharged roar. The HSR IMSA Classic, introduced last December, will spotlight different significant IMSA eras annually at the Rolex 24, with this year’s event showcasing cars from 1973 to 1993. Long, Gabel, and Norman, distinguished drivers with Rolex 24 podium finishes, expressed their joy in participating and winning at Daytona, marking a special moment in IMSA’s enduring history.
