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For the first time in several years, qualifying for the Rolex 24 at Daytona will take place on race weekend, with the qualifying session for the 2025 event taking place Thursday, Jan. 28, two days …
Qualifying for the Rolex 24 at Daytona in 2025 will be held on Thursday, Jan. 28, two days before the race, marking the first time in several years that this change has been made. The Roar Before the 24 weekend on Jan. 17-19 will now only consist of testing sessions and two races for the VP Racing SportsCar Challenge, with qualifying taking place on the following Thursday. The move of the qualifying session is a result of IMSA’s decision to advance the pre-season test to November instead of December, along with the introduction of torque sensors in the GT classes. Targeted Performance Testing of the GT3 cars at the Roar weekend will help fine-tune the Balance of Performance for the unique Daytona International Speedway circuit. Additionally, changes to the qualifying schedule will see GTD PRO and GTD classes having separate qualifying sessions and a new start order for the race, with GTD PRO cars starting ahead of all GTD cars. Ultimately, the 63rd Rolex 24 at Daytona is set to kick off at 1:40 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, following a weekend full of testing, qualifying, and racing events.
