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The 62nd Rolex 24 At Daytona takes the green flag at 1:40pm ET, with 59 cars slated to start the kickoff to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season. The opening hour will be broadcast li…
The 62nd Rolex 24 At Daytona is set to begin at 1:40pm ET, featuring 59 cars for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season opener. The first hour of the race will be broadcast live on NBC. Pipo Derani claimed the pole position in the No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac Racing V-Series.R, setting a new record. The LMP2 pole position went to Ben Keating in the No. 2 United Autosports ORECA 07, while Seb Priaulx secured the GTD PRO pole in the No. 77 Porsche 911 GT3 R. Chip Ganassi Racing’s No. 01 V-Series.R, starting on the front row, holds high hopes for their chances in the race. Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti Acura ARX-06s will employ strategic tactics to overcome the added weight of the Acura cars. Each team is prepared for any potential disasters that may occur throughout the 24-hour race.
