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IMSA: Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona News and Discussion Thread
I'm surprised to not see a thread. Great race, hate to see brumos have problems, but nice to see the porsche v8 win.
Rolex 24 at Daytona01.31.10Daytona International Speedway
POS
NO
CLASS
DRIVER(S)
TEAM/CAR
LAPS
BEST TIME
1
9
DP
Joao Barbosa, Terry Borcheller, Ryan Dalziel, Mike RockenfellerAction Express Racing / Porsche Riley
755
01:41.7
2
1
DP
Max Papis, Scott Pruett, Memo Rojas, Justin WilsonChip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates / BMW Riley
755
01:41.6
3
95
DP
Christophe Bouchut, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Lucas Luhr, Scott Tucker, Richard WestbrookCrown Royal/NPN Racing / BMW Riley
751
01:42.2
4
75
DP
Colin Braun, Nic Jonsson, Tracy Krohn, Ricardo ZontaTracy Krohn Racing / Ford Lola
735
01:42.8
5
60
DP
Brian Frisselle, Oswaldo Negri, John Pew, Mark WilkinsMichael Shank Racing / Ford Riley
726
01:42.0
6
10
DP
Max Angelelli, Pedro Lamy, Wayne Taylor, Ricky TaylorSunTrust Racing / Ford Dallara
711
01:41.1
7
6
DP
A.J. Allmendinger, Burt Frisselle, Mark Patterson, Michael ValianteMichael Shank Racing / Ford Riley
707
01:41.7
8
70
GT
Jonathan Bomarito, Nick Ham, David Haskell, Sylvain TremblaySpeedSource / Mazda RX-8
707
01:50.4
9
67
GT
Jorg Bergmeister, Patrick Long, Seth Neiman, Johannes Van OverbeekTRG/ Flying Lizard Motorsports / Porsche GT3
703
01:50.0
10
66
GT
Ted Ballou, Kelly Collins, Patrick Flanagan, Wolf Henzler, Andy LallyTRG / Porsche GT3
691
01:50.2
11
57
GT
Andrew Davis, Robin Liddell, Jan MagnussenStevenson Motorsports / Camaro GT.R
683
01:50.5
12
44
GT
Jeroen Bleekemolen, Richard Lietz, John Potter, Craig StantonMagnus Racing / Porsche GT3
683
01:50.5
13
40
GT
Patrick Dempsey, Charles Espenlaub, Joe Foster, Scott MaxwellPatrick Dempsey Racing / Mazda RX-8
682
01:50.6
14
43
GT
Will Nonnamaker, Wayne Nonnamaker, Joe Nonnamaker, Joe SahlenTeam Joe Sahlen / Mazda RX-8
682
01:52.6
15
94
GT
Bill Auberlen, Paul Dalla Lana, Joey Hand, Boris SaidTurner Motorsport / BMW M6 Riley
675
01:50.8
16
71
GT
Timo Bernhard, Romain Dumas, Tim George Jr., Bobby Labonte, Spencer PumpellyTRG / Porsche GT3
668
01:50.5
17
97
GT
Matt Bell, Mike Borkowski, Brady Refenning, Gunter SchaldachStevenson Motorsports / Camaro GT.R
661
01:52.4
18
32
GT
Rob Finlay, Max Hyatt, Thomas Merrill, Jeff WestphalCorsa Team PR1 / BMW M6
657
01:50.5
19
23
GT
Jack Baldwin, Claudio Burtin, Dominik Farnbacher, Mitch Pagery, Martin RaggingerAlex Job Racing / Porsche GT3
656
01:50.3
20
22
GT
Ross Bentley, Sean McIntosh, Kees Nierop, Darryl O'YoungBullet Racing / Porsche GT3
632
01:52.6
21
99
DP
Jon Fogarty, Alex Gurney, Jimmie Johnson, Jimmy VasserGAINSCO/ Bob Stallings Racing / Chevrolet Riley
630
01:42.6
22
41
GT
James Gue, Leh Keen, Don Kitch Jr., Dave LaceyPatrick Dempsey Racing/Team Seattle / Mazda RX-8
620
01:50.3
23
55
DP
Christophe Bouchut, Sebastien Bourdais, Emmanuel Collard, Sascha Maassen, Scott TuckerCrown Royal/NPN Racing / BMW Riley
619
01:41.8
24
77
DP
Memo Gidley, Fabrizio Gollin, Brad Jaeger, Derek JohnstonDoran Racing / Ford Dallara
612
01:43.0
25
14
GT
Cory Friedman, Glen Gatlin, Daniel Graeff, Seth Thomas, Ron Yarab Jr.Autometrics Motorsports / Porsche GT3
611
01:52.4
26
59
DP
David Donohue, Hurley Haywood, Darren Law, Butch Leitzinger, Raphael MatosBrumos Racing / Porsche Riley
582
01:41.4
27
7
DP
Mike Forest, Ian James, Bill Lester, Dion von MoltkeStarworks Motorsport / BMW Riley
549
01:43.2
28
69
GT
Emil Assentato, Anthony Lazzaro, Nick Longhi, Jeff SegalSpeedSource / Mazda RX-8
488
01:51.0
29
88
GT
John Baker, Guy Cosmo, Johnny Mowlem, Tom Papadopoulos, Lance WillseyOrbit Racing / Porsche GT3
444
01:51.3
30
48
GT
Luke Hines, Peter Ludwig, Bryce Miller, Kevin RoushMiller Barrett Racing / Porsche GT3
411
01:51.3
31
18
GT
Bob Doyle, Bruce Ledoux, David Quinlan, Tom Sheehan, Dan WatkinsTRG/ Guardian Angel / Porsche GT3
386
01:56.9
32
90
DP
Antonio Garcia, Darren Manning, Paul Menard, Buddy RiceSpirit of Daytona Racing / Porsche Coyote
346
01:43.7
33
63
GT
Zak Brown, Richard Dean, Henri Richard, Mark Thomas, Rene VilleneuveTRG / Porsche GT3
335
01:52.2
34
2
DP
Jared Beyer, Dane Cameron, Romeo Kapudija, Jan-Dirk Lueders, Cort WagnerJared Beyer Racing / Chevrolet Crawford
319
01:45.6
35
19
GT
Sean Breslin, Sean Paul Breslin, Ricardo Romagnoli, Diego Romanini, Jason VinkemulderMCM/Black Flag Racing / Corvette
316
01:55.3
36
20
GT
Nicolas Lapierre, Jos Menten, Markus Palttala, Oskar SlingerlandMatt Connolly Motorsports / Porsche GT3
276
01:53.9
37
2
DP
Scott Dixon, Dario Franchitti, Jamie McMurray, Juan MontoyaChip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates / BMW Riley
249
01:42.5
38
7
GT
Paul Edwards, Davy Jones, John McCutchen, Leighton Reese, Scott RussellGodstone Ranch Motorsports/Team MBR / Corvette
201
01:51.2
39
21
GT
Jim Briody, Toto Lassally, Gabrio Rosa, Tomas Steuer, Spencer TreneryMatt Connolly Motorsports / Pontiac GTO.R
153
01:54.8
40
46
GT
Peter Collins, Romain Ianetta, Shane Lewis, Richard ZahnAutohaus Motorsports / Pontiac GXP.R
125
01:54.5
41
52
GT
Joe Castellano, Bob Michaelian, Jim Michaelian, Joe Safina, Max Schmidt, Nathan SwartzbaughWil Mar Racing / Ferrari 430 Challenge
112
01:55.4
42
64
GT
Jim Lowe, Eric Lux, Jim Pace, Tim Sugden, James WalkerJJim Lowe Racing / Porsche GT3
100
01:54.6
43
30
GT
Glenn Bocchino, Jade Buford, John Edwards, Todd Lamb, Jordan TaylorRacers Edge Motorsports / Mazda RX-8
69
01:55.4
44
42
GT
Joe Nonnamaker, Will Nonnamaker, Wayne Nonnamaker, Joe SahlenTeam Joe Sahlen / Mazda RX-8
27
02:09.5
11000
8
GT
Fred Poordad, Gene Sigal, Rusty West, Roger YasukawaGene Sigalsport / Ferrari 430 Challenge
0
Hoping for good weather. Imma sucker and will go regardless but it's so much more enjoyable when you're not literally dying of discomfort. Lol
Remember, free Krispy Kreeme donuts Sat and Sun mornings at 9 at the Grassroots tent 🎪 🍩
No idea but he hosts an early morning meet up with anyone who wants to chat in the track's camping area. A lot of people usually show up, one guy even made him a shirt that has a number of different questions/answers on it like "No F1 is not coming back," and "No, NASCAR will not run the Boot."
Capacity Grids Set for Rolex 24 At Daytona and Full WeatherTech Championship Season
DECEMBER 15, 2022Full Field of 60 Entries Accepted for 2023 Season-Opener at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – After receiving more than 70 entries from teams wishing to compete in the 61st Rolex 24 At Daytona on Jan. 28-29, 2023, IMSA officials today confirmed a capacity 60-car field for the season-opening round of the 2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
Fifty-six of the 60 entries have committed to the complete, four-race IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup season, with 45 cars planned for full-season WeatherTech Championship programs. The 60-car field at Daytona represents the maximum field size with new Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) machines requiring slightly larger pit boxes than their predecessors.
“More than 70 total entries and a 60-car field as we kick off a new era for WeatherTech Championship competition speaks volumes for the interest in international endurance sports car racing and our IMSA platform,” said IMSA President John Doonan. “Arriving at this 60-car entry list for the 61st Rolex 24 At Daytona required a substantial effort from our team at IMSA. We are proud to present one of the strongest and most competitive fields we have seen and cannot wait to put on a tremendous show for a global audience of racing fans next month.”
The debut race for the GTP class will see a total of nine entries representing four manufacturers: Acura, BMW, Cadillac and Porsche. All nine cars participated in a two-day, IMSA-sanctioned test session at Daytona International Speedway last week. The entire, 60-car field will participate in the three-day Roar Before the Rolex 24 At Daytona test on Jan. 20-22, culminating with Rolex 24 qualifying on Sunday, Jan. 22.
The GT Daytona (GTD) class again will have the largest field with 24 entries having been selected. The GTD field will include GT3-spec race cars from nine different manufacturers – Acura, Aston Martin, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Lexus, McLaren, Mercedes-AMG and Porsche – with Pro-Am driver lineups.
The GTD PRO class returns with eight entries from seven different manufacturers: Aston Marin, Corvette, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Lexus, Mercedes-AMG and Porsche. Two brand-new race cars – the Ferrari 296 GT3 and the Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) – and the updated Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2 will make their respective debuts in the GTD PRO and GTD classes.
Both Pro-Am prototype classes also will feature full fields in the Rolex 24. The LMP2 class boasts a 10-car field of ORECA LMP2 07 machines. The LMP3 class includes a nine-car entry consisting of four Duqueine D08 race cars and five teams fielding the Ligier JS P320.
The complete list of entered teams and race cars is available here. Entries that were not selected have been placed on a reserve list and may replace any current entries that withdraw prior to the event. An updated entry list including driver lineups will be released in early January.
Getting ready to head for the airport Ryan, hit Orlando at 11:30 then off to the track to pick up my credentials. Dinner tonight in Daytona then off to the track tomorrow.
What a weekend so far. Last night we talked with Wayne, Ricky and Jordan Taylor; Felipe Albuquerque, Louis Deletraz Brendan Hartley and Michael Andretti for a while out for dinner. Today it was Greg Penske and Bobby Rahal in the pits. An artist named Bill Patterson who has painted something for me in the past, once again comes through with an awesome painting done in the Rolex Club this evening. This year Porsche is racing a brand new car at Daytona, the “963.” Fifty years ago today, a Porsche 911 RSR win the race. The two cars are depicted here. To commemorate the milestone Bill painted this, the proceeds going to charity. I bought print number 22/23. Can’t wait to get it!
The brief bit I caught, one of the Acura GTP cars was scything through the field. Passed the Caddys like they were LMP2 cars. The pace difference was dramatic & within about 30 minutes he had over 5 sec gap to 2nd.
Also caught a brief driver interview, I think with a BMW driver, saying the BOP made them extremely uncompetitive. Want to say he called the car very slow & only could really fight with the Porsches who also were hurt by BOP.
The Acura ARX-06, featuring a 2.4-liter twin-turbocharged engine, will be the highest revving at 9512 rpm, with the 4.0-liter BMW V8 turbo the lowest at 8000 rpm. The Porsche 963 will have a 8158 rpm limit, while the Cadillac V-LMDh pegged at 8800 rpm. Acura wanted 200 more rpm's but IMSA said no, like they need it.
Meyer Shank Racing’s grand win to open the new IMSA GTP class at January’s Rolex 24 At Daytona has been retained, but the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship has levied six penalties against the team for manipulating its minimum tire pressure data and running below the threshold set by official tire supplier Michelin during the season-opening race.
The thrilling result which gave Acura Motorsports and the Honda Performance Development team behind the Acura ARX-06 GTP model a debut victory with Tom Blomqvist, Colin Braun, Helio Castroneves, and Simon Pagenaud behind the wheel came under scrutiny shortly after the race, and after more than a month of reviewing its findings, the series found MSR applied offsets to the information being transmitted by the tire pressure monitoring systems affixed to each wheel that was being seen and received by IMSA.
With a performance advantage to be found by running tire pressures slightly lower than the minimum pressure decreed by Michelin, the No. 60 Acura would be able to generate tire temperature at a faster rate on restarts and produce more grip throughout a stint.
According to IMSA, HPD found and brought the matter to the series.
“The tire pressure data manipulation was discovered by Honda Performance Development (HPD) and reported to IMSA after the official results were released,” IMSA said. “No changes will be made to the official race results. The No. 60 team and drivers retain credit for the race victory, trophy, and race-winner watches. All other teams and drivers will retain the points and prizes commensurate with their finishing positions as shown on the official race results. There also will be no change to GTP manufacturer points.”
Although the win and its spoils will not be revoked, a half-dozen penalties have been assessed to MSR, with the biggest being the forfeiture of its lead in the GTP championship standings.
“Summary – Per Attachment 3.6.6.D, intentional application of software offsets within the pressures being reported by the tire pressure monitoring system and associated Car telemetry system is prohibited and may be subject to penalty,” the series wrote.
“Penalties are as follows:
* Loss of 200 team and driver IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship points.
* Loss of all team and driver IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup points.
* Loss of race prize money.
* Team receives a $50,000 fine.
* Team and Entrant representative Mike Shank placed on probation through June 30, 2023.
* Revocation of IMSA annual credential and indefinite suspension of IMSA membership for team engineer Ryan McCarthy.”
Following the ruling Wayne Taylor Racing, second-place finishers at the Rolex 24 At Daytona, moves to the lead in the GTP standings and the other cars in the class move up one position, with MSR falling to last place.
Huge scandal. Shame on MSR and shame on IMSA for being gutless in not disqualifying MSR. Kudos for Honda in disclosing this.
01-31-2010, 07:09 PM
is gonna be there! My brother's birthday weekend as well so should be a lot of fun. Can't wait to see all the new LMDh cars running. 
