How many entries are in a Rolex 24?

How many entries are in a Rolex 24?

49
Rolex 24 At Daytona: Here’s the 49-car entry list for 2021 IMSA race.

Who is racing in the Rolex 24 2021?

Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson will return to the Rolex for the first time since 2011. Last year’s NASCAR champion, Chase Elliott, will be making his Rolex 24 debut, as well former Daytona 500 winner Austin Dillon.

What watch do Rolex 24 winners get?

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona
The 2021 Rolex 24 At Daytona The winners in each of the five classes get a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona. Additionally, each year, the race’s Grand Marshall is presented with a specially engraved version of the Daytona to fulfill his/her ceremonial duties.

What cars are racing the Rolex 24?

Fastest to slowest, here are the five classes on the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Series;

• The Acura ARX-05 DPi. Jake Galstad.
• The DragonSpeed USA Oreca LMP2. Jake Galstad.
• The No. 54 Ligier JS P320 LMP3.
• The Corvette C8.R GTLM entry. Jake Galstad.
• The Lexus RC F GT3 GTD entry. Jake Galstad.
• Hyundai Veloster N TCR. Jake Galstad.

What channel is Rolex 24 race on?

NBC
The Rolex 24 at Daytona begins Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC.

Who won the 24 hour Rolex race at Daytona?

Wayne Taylor Racing
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Wayne Taylor Racing won its third consecutive Rolex 24 at Daytona, tying the record held by Chip Ganassi Racing, its chief challenger for the victory Sunday. Filipe Albuquerque brought the No. 10 Acura of WTR to the checkered flag ahead of Kamui Kobayashi in the No.

How much do you get for winning the Rolex 24?

The winner drivers of the Rolex 24 At Daytona earn one of company’s luxury timepieces. Rolex’s involvement in the race prompts drivers across the globe to come back to the Rolex 24 year after year, in pursuit of one of the winners’ watches. Each of the class winners receive watches.

How long does each driver drive in the Rolex 24?

1970 saw the race with drivers strapped into their cars, and at the start, drove away. Since 1971, races begin with rolling starts. In 1972, due to the energy crisis, the race was shortened to 6 hours, while for 1974 the race was cancelled altogether.

What cars run 24 Hours of Daytona?

There are traditionally around 60 cars in the field competing for the overall victory as well as four different classes. Each team trades shifts between three and five drivers. Types of cars include Porsches, Ferraris, Corvettes, Mazda, Fords, Lamborghinis, Lexus and Cadillac.

How many cars are in the Rolex 24 at Daytona?

The breakdown by car class: seven Daytona Prototype International entries; 10 cars in Le Mans Prototype 2; seven cars in Le Mans Prototype 3; six entries in GT Le Mans; and 19 cars in the GT Daytona class. More: How do the 5 types of car classes stack up at the Rolex 24 At Daytona?

How many GTD teams are in the Rolex 24?

The competition level in GTD is at its best with 19 Rolex 24 entries, led by defending race winner Paul Miller Racing. Usually the No. 48 Lamborghini Huracan GT3, the team will run as the No. 1 for the Rolex 24 to signify its 2020 class win, but that’s the only thing that’s changed.

How many practice sessions will there be at the Rolex 24?

There will be four practice sessions and a qualifying session Jan. 22-23 ahead of the Jan. 24 qualifier (4:30 p.m. streaming on TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold), which will mark the first time in Rolex 24 history that the starting grid of the prestigious sports car event will be set by a warmup race.

Is Chip Ganassi Racing returning to the Rolex 24?

Chip Ganassi Racing – winner of the Rolex 24 eight times, including six overall – returns to the DPi ranks after running a GT Le Mans (GTLM) program from 2016-19 and sitting out entirely last year.