Porsche Penske Motorsport etched its name in the history books with a second consecutive triumph at the 63rd Rolex 24 At Daytona, marking the team’s fourth overall win and Roger Penske’s third as team owner.
The No. 7 Porsche 963, driven by Felipe Nasr, Nick Tandy, and Laurens Vanthoor, clinched the overall and Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) class victory, solidifying Porsche’s dominance in endurance racing. Nasr is now a three-time Rolex 24 winner, having also won in 2024 (GTP) and 2022 (GTD Pro). For Tandy, this victory is particularly significant, as he becomes the first driver to win all four major 24-hour endurance races globally: Daytona, Le Mans, Spa-Francorchamps, and the Nürburgring.
Historic Moments in GT Classes
The Grand Touring Daytona Pro (GTD PRO) class saw Ford’s new Mustang GT3 claim its maiden IMSA victory. The No. 65 Ford Mustang GT3, piloted by Dennis Olsen, Christopher Mies, and Frederic Vervisch, held off fierce competition to secure the top spot.
In the GTD class, AWA Racing’s No. 13 Corvette Z06 GT3.R took the win, with drivers Matt Bell, Orey Fidani, Lars Kern, and Marvin Kirchhoefer celebrating their first Rolex 24 victory.
Tower Motorsports Triumphs in LMP2
In the Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) category, Tower Motorsports achieved victory with the No. 8 ORECA LMP2 07. The team of Sebastien Bourdais, John Farano, Sebastian Alvarez, and Job Van Uitert claimed their first class win, with Bourdais adding to his illustrious Rolex 24 record.
Race Results
GTP Class
- Porsche 963 #7: Nasr/Tandy/Vanthoor – 781 laps
- Acura #60: Blomqvist/Braun/Dixon/Rosenqvist – -1.335 seconds
- Porsche 963 #6: Jaminet/Campbell/Estre – -4.182 seconds
GTD PRO Class
- Ford Mustang GT3 #65: Olsen/Mies/Vervisch – 770 laps
GTD Class
- Corvette Z06 GT3.R #13: Bell/Fidani/Kern/Kirchhoefer
LMP2 Class
- Tower ORECA LMP2 #8: Bourdais/Farano/Alvarez/Van Uitert
This thrilling start to the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season showcased historic achievements, iconic brands, and unforgettable performances. The next round promises even more excitement as teams and drivers build on their Daytona momentum.
Source: IMSA & Porsche
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