Two cars that led the GT Daytona class at different points of the hour were both hit by punctures as debris started to make an impact at Daytona
The #5 and #31 both ran into trouble during the hour, allowing the #10 to take the lead, while an outstanding drive from Bruno Senna sees him in second.
2017 Rolex 24 at Daytona: Hour 7 Update - Strategy gambles see field take differing paths
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The 2017 Rolex 24 at Daytona continued to develop into a gripping race as teams split onto different strategies to put themselves into the best position at Daytona beach
After six hours of racing, Felipe Albuquerque in the #5 Mustang Sampling Racing as the hour was noted for the #4 Corvette’s electrical failure.
While the three Cadillacs battle it out for the overall lead of the race the battle between the GT competitors is starting to heat up.
Max Angelelli ended the fourth hour in front which saw the third caution of the race after a crashing involving a PC and GTD cars.
Seb Morris took advantage of Jeff Gordon’s error on the restart to take the overall lead of Daytona 24 Hours at the end of two hours.
Cadillac lead a 1-2-3 after the first hour of the 2017 Rolex 24 at Daytona.
2017 Daytona 24 Hours: Ford dominates in GT as Mustang Sampling Racing takes overall pole
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Mustang Sampling Racing had the pace to take overall pole position at the 2017 Rolex 24 at Daytona as Ford GTs dominated in the GT ranks
The Checkered Flag.co.uk previews the 55 runners and riders taking part in the 55th Rolex 24 at Daytona this weekend.
Paul Miller Racing has got a handle on their Lamborghini thanks to a successful test at the ROAR Before the 24.
Visit Florida Racing have made the most of the Roar test at Daytona as they get to grips with their Riley-Gibson prior to the Rolex 24 at Daytona
Speaking to The Checkered Flag at the Autosport International Show, Seb Morris admitted his ride in this year’s Daytona 24 Hours is a dream come true.
ORECA LMP2s led the times at Daytona as the Roar Before the Rolex 24 pre-season test reached its conclusion.
Porsche’s new 911 RSR had its first official outing this weekend as it hit the track at Daytona for the three day Roar before the 24 test.
With the help of WEC champion Neel Jani, Rebellion Racing continued to strengthen its grip on the IMSA field by setting the quickest time on day two of the Roar Before the Rolex 24.
World LMP1 champion Neel Jani helped Rebellion Racing claim the fastest lap at the Roar Before the 24 open test.
