### Rolex 24 at Daytona 2026: A Tale of Two Classes The Rolex 24 at Daytona, a season-opening endurance classic, witnessed an unprecedented six-hour, 33-minute full-course caution due to dense fog. Amidst the chaos, the No. 7 Porsche 963 dominated the event, securing Porsche Penske Motorsport's third consecutive overall victory. ### The Fog Rolls In The Rolex 24 at Daytona began with a bang as the LMP2 category experienced a multi-car wreck in the first corner. Unconventional AI CEO Naveen Rao's No. 18 Era Motorsport LMP2 collided with the No. 11 TDS Racing ride of Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke, collecting CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz and Nuvei CEO Phil Fayer in the process. Kurtz's Crowdstrike Racing would mount a comeback and win the LMP2 class. ### Nasr Takes the Lead Ahead of the LMP2's pro-am chaos, it only took the opening lap for Felipe Nasr to take the lead from the ...
### Rolex 24 at Daytona 2026: A Tale of Two Classes
The Rolex 24 at Daytona, a season-opening endurance classic, witnessed an unprecedented six-hour, 33-minute full-course caution due to dense fog. Amidst the chaos, the No. 7 Porsche 963 dominated the event, securing Porsche Penske Motorsport’s third consecutive overall victory.
### The Fog Rolls In
The Rolex 24 at Daytona began with a bang as the LMP2 category experienced a multi-car wreck in the first corner. Unconventional AI CEO Naveen Rao’s No. 18 Era Motorsport LMP2 collided with the No. 11 TDS Racing ride of Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke, collecting CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz and Nuvei CEO Phil Fayer in the process. Kurtz’s Crowdstrike Racing would mount a comeback and win the LMP2 class.
### Nasr Takes the Lead
Ahead of the LMP2’s pro-am chaos, it only took the opening lap for Felipe Nasr to take the lead from the third spot on the GTP grid. Nasr, alongside Julien Andlauer and Laurin Heinrich, secured the top spot and never looked back. Their dominance was a testament to the Porsche 963’s exceptional performance, even in the most challenging conditions.
### A Victory for Porsche Penske Motorsport
The No. 7 Porsche 963’s victory marked Porsche Penske Motorsport’s third consecutive overall win at the Rolex 24 at Daytona. The team’s consistency and performance demonstrate their commitment to delivering top-notch results in the world of endurance racing.
### Full Disclosure
As a special guest of Porsche, I had the privilege of attending the Rolex 24 at Daytona and experiencing the event firsthand. While the airfare and accommodations were provided, my admiration for the team’s dedication and skill remains unwavering.
### Conclusion
The Rolex 24 at Daytona 2026 will be remembered for its unique challenges, including the six-hour, 33-minute full-course caution due to fog. Porsche Penske Motorsport’s victory serves as a testament to their exceptional performance and dedication to the sport. As the season unfolds, fans can expect more thrilling moments from the world of endurance racing.
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