Provisional Entry List Released for 2024 Rolex 24 At Daytona
Daytona Beach, FL – The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) has unveiled the provisional entry list for the 64th annual Rolex 24 At Daytona, featuring a full grid of 61 cars across four classes. The lineup consists of 11 entries in the top GTP class, 14 LMP2 vehicles, 15 in GTD PRO, and 21 in GTD.
Key Team Developments:
- Porsche Penske Motorsport will field its GTP entries without IndyCar drivers Scott McLaughlin and Josef Newgarden, who recently tested the revised 963s but will not compete. This leaves the team with three drivers.
- Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing also has three drivers confirmed, with a fourth slot marked as TBD. NASCAR Cup Series driver Connor Zilisch has been evaluated for the No. 31 Cadillac Whelen V-Series.R after testing sessions at Daytona and Circuit of the Americas.
Notable Driver Announcements:
- JDC-Miller MotorSports has confirmed Tijmen van der Helm, Bryce Aron, and newcomer Nico Pino as the drivers for the No. 85 entry, colloquially known as the “Banana Boat.”
- In LMP2, Harry Tincknell joins Bryan Herta Autosport with PR1/Mathiasen, partnering with Misha Goikhberg for the season, while Parker Thompson will serve as the designated Silver driver for the Michelin Endurance Cup. Tincknell expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “Being back in IMSA is really exciting. It’s one of the best championships in the world.”
GTD PRO and GTD Lineups:
- Paul Miller Racing retains its BMW M factory driver lineup from last year, including Neil Verhagen, Connor De Phillippi, Max Hesse, and Dan Harper in the No. 1 BMW M4 GT3 EVO.
- RLL Team McLaren has reaffirmed its commitment to the No. 59 McLaren 720S GT3 EVO with drivers Max Esterson, Juri Vips, and Dean MacDonald, with another driver to be announced.
- Risi Competizione returns as a standalone team in the GTD PRO class, fielding the No. 62 Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO with a lineup that includes Daniel Serra, Davide Rigon, and reigning FIA Hypercar World Endurance Drivers’ Champion Alessandro Pier Guidi.
Additional Notes:
The entry list remains provisional, with several drivers still marked TBD as teams finalize their plans. Changes are expected as more announcements are made leading up to the event.
Summary
The Rolex 24 At Daytona promises a competitive field with a rich blend of returning talent and new faces. Teams are solidifying their rosters as they prepare for this prestigious endurance race, while IMSA continues to drive excitement in motorsport. Detailed entries can be found on the official IMSA website.
