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Renger van der Zande will be hunting for his third win in the 24 Hours of Daytona this Saturday from the second starting spot. In an interview with RacingNews365, the Dutchman looks ahead to the prestigious endurance race and explains why this race is so special.
Heading into the Daytona 24 Hours race, Renger van der Zande is confident and optimistic about securing his third win. His team is starting second on the grid with a fast car, despite the unknowns of Balance of Performance and potential sandbagging from other teams. Van der Zande acknowledges the dangers of exposing their hand too early in the race. He is part of a strong line-up alongside Sebastien Bourdais, Scott Dixon, and Alex Palou, all experienced and successful drivers. The key in endurance racing is to stay out of trouble, and Palou’s consistent top-ten finishes in IndyCar demonstrate his ability to avoid incidents. The team has also worked on understanding the track’s changeable conditions and communicating with each other regarding the car’s flaws and improvements. Overall, they share a similar approach to racing, and the Daytona International Speedway’s twist and turns pose its own challenges.
