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The first 24 Hours of Daytona was held in 1966, just in time for the Ford versus Ferrari sportscar battles. It has seen the likes of Ford, Ferrari, Porsche and Lola fighting for the overall victory. The races status has fluctuated over the decades – sometimes being part of a World Championship, others being part of the national IMSA GT Championship. Since the late 90s, the event has been the opening round of the Grand Am Series and lends its name to the Daytona Prototype class.

Endurance

“Twenty-Four Premiere at ONE DAYTONA” Set for January 24

January 12, 2018 Charles Côté

Serving as a prelude to the 56th running of the Rolex 24 At Daytona at Daytona International Speedway, IMSA is pleased to support the Twenty-Four Premiere at ONE DAYTONA on Wednesday, Jan. 24 from 6-8 p.m. The race kickoff event will allow fans an opportunity to see the cars and meet the stars in advance of one of the most anticipated races in the Rolex 24’s storied history.

NASCAR

Roush Fenway Debuts Xfinity No. 60 Paint Scheme

January 11, 2018 Charles Côté

The new look for the Roush Fenway Racing No. 60 Ford Mustang in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

imsa

Off To A “Roaring” Start

January 10, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

While the Roar traditionally has been three days devoted exclusively to testing for the WeatherTech Championship and IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge, there were a few additions to this year’s Roar that “counted.”

Drivers

Morad charges to 3rd place finish at Daytona

January 6, 2018 David Martin-Janiak

Taking over from Kris Wright at the 47 min mark, Morad was on a mission to get to the front. inching down the time difference at the flag to less than 30 seconds to the lead with an impressive charge to take 3rd place in front of Hanratty.

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Drivers Lining Up For Daytona Classic 24 Hour

August 9, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

The list of past and current race-winning and champion drivers already entered for the Historic Sportscar Racing Classic 24 Hour at Daytona presented by IMSA, Nov. 8-12, will bring some true star power to the third running of North America's premier historic and vintage 24-hour race.

TOURING

24 HOURS OF DAYTONA – THIRD PLACE IN SPRINT FOR FERRARI OF RISI COMPETIZIONE

February 2, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

The Ferrari 488 GTE of Risi Competizione led the 24 Hours of Daytona for several laps and was in the mix until the final lap, before finishing third.

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TOP KART USA KICKS OFF 2017 SEASON AT DAYTONA

January 13, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Top Kart USA kicked off their 2017 season with great success at the first round of the World Karting Association (WKA) Manufacturers Cup.

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CRP RACING KICKS OFF 2017 SEASON

January 13, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

The 2017 season has begun for Team CRP Racing

Mercedes-Benz Starts their racing season in 2017 with 2 endurance classics

January 12, 2017 David Martin-Janiak

Two of the Mercedes-AMG DTM squad are already getting some early driving practice in during January. Robert Wickens joins StarWorks Motorsport for the legendary 24 Hours of Daytona.

TOURING

DANE CAMERON AND ERIC CURRAN ARE LOOKING FOR SUCCESS IN THE ROLEX 24 WITH A FAMILIAR FEEL AT ACTION EXPRESS RACING

January 26, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

With the 2016 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship set to begin Saturday on the high banks of Daytona International Speedway, Dane Cameron and Eric Curran are feeling right at home in the confines of the red and white Whelen Engineering Chevrolet Corvette Daytona Prototype. For the two drivers, the 2015 season marked new beginnings. Both drivers […]

Elliot Finlayson wins WKA event in Daytona (Photo Focal Perspective Media)

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ELLIOT FINLAYSON WINS IN WKA MANUFACTURERS CUP IN DAYTONA

January 17, 2016 David Martin-Janiak

“Finalyson starts the 2016 season on a high note at WKA Kartweek” Elliot Finlayson started his 2016 season on a high note, becoming the Daytona Pro IAME Senior event champion at the World Karting Association (WKA) Manufacturers Cup Daytona Kartweek, held December 27-30, 2015, at Daytona International Speedway. Taking home the main event win […]