The Rolex 24 will feature 12 drivers from the NTT IndyCar Series, including rising stars Colton Herta and Pato O'Ward teaming on an LMP2 entry for DragonSpeed that also will include IndyCar rookie Devlin DeFrancesco. Between Ganassis Scott Dixon (2013, 15, 18, 20) and Penskes Will Power (2022, 14) and Josef Newgarden (2017, 19), three drivers have combined for eight championships. 10 Acuras rear wing failed to meet IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship regulations in postqualifying inspection. 3. For drivers competing in more than one car during a race, the cumulative maximum drive time no longer applies to races under 6 hours in . In just the first year of our association, Wayne Taylor Racing has proven to be an important partner in our IMSA effort, and the WTR driver lineup for 2022 is extraordinarily strong. Photo: Mike Levitt/IMSA. In our world of business, image is everything, and Wayne and Travis Houge (Vice President and General Manager of WTR) see things in the same fashion that we do here at HCC. Full season: Antonio Garcia and Jordan Taylor. The @GPSTPete is Sunday at Noon ET on @NBC and @Peacock. Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti Autosport Set to Launch in 2023, Great Start, Better Things to Come for Andretti Autosport LMP3 Program, ANDRETTI AUTOSPORT REVEALS LMP3 DRIVERS FOR 2022 IMSA SEASON, MARCO ANDRETTI JOINS COUSIN JARETT ANDRETTI TO CO-DRIVE ANDRETTI AUTOSPORT'S NO. This is a stellar lineup and a perfect chance to show what we can do together. Andretti Autosport team fields multiple entries in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires Championship and the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship LMP3 class. John Farano will round out the Rolex 24 lineup in the No. Gone are Renger van der Zande and Ryan Briscoe, who drove for the team in 2020. Last year, Gar Robinson ended second in the LMP3 drivers Championship with #74 Riley Motorsports ending second in the LMP3 teams championship. SPEEDSPORT.com is a part of the NASCAR Digital Media Network, The Motorsports Authority - Copyright 2014-2023 - Turn 3 Media, LLC All Rights Reserved. Their third driver Kyffin Simpson will race in the Indy NXT series under the HMD banner while also being a Chip Ganassi Development driver. Renger van der Zande, whose No. 1673 0 obj <> endobj He has already contributed greatly to the team, and I think our Rolex 24 lineup is as strong as ever. Luc Warnotte: ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA LMP2 TEAMS LINEUP. The final 2022 entry list for the Roar before the 60th Rolex 24 at Daytona was released with 61 cars slated to race this weekend at Daytona International Speedway. In addition to Elliott, Kurt and Kyle Busch, defending series champion Kyle Larson has three Rolex 24 starts with Chip Ganassi Racing (including the overall victory in 2015). Alex Palou (tied fourth in 2022) With last years contract mess behind him, the 2021 champion should head into his likely final season at Chip Ganassi Racing with a clear mind and fast car. We therefore consider 2023 as a transition year for Corvette Racing. Seven-time INDYCAR race winner and 2016 Indianapolis 500 champion Alexander Rossi rejoins Wayne Taylor Racing after a productive run across all the four endurance races with the No. 36 Gallant Ligier JS P 320 in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship for the storied 24-hour endurance race alongside returning Andretti Autosport LMP3 drivers Gabby Chaves and Rasmus Lindh and newcomer Dakota Dickerson. pic.twitter.com/vtjhuRBpCc, INDYCAR on NBC (@IndyCaronNBC) February 27, 2023, Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Flipboard (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). Last season, Colin Braun and Jon Bennett won the LMP3 driver and team titles in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Courtesy of IMSA; composing by Luc Warnotte: ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA GTP TEAMS LINEUP. The Rolex 24 is the debut race in North America for the new BMW M4 GT3, and the No. 0 What a race! Its also great having Will on board with us. The 2022 24 Hours of Daytona (formally the 2022 Rolex 24 at Daytona) was an endurance sports car race sanctioned by the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA). I have already had the pleasure of testing at Daytona with these amazing drivers who immediately put their speed and talents on display. ST. PETE PRIMER: Schedules, start times and how to watch the 2023 IndyCar season opener. The team finished third in the LMP2 championship standings, placing in the top three for six of the seven races. Rasmus Lindy drove at Mid Ohio. In the Rolex 24 Hours, they were accompanied by . %%EOF The most important thing is having everybody with the same goal which is to win. #51 Rick Ware Racing ORECA LMP2 07: Driver Line-up TBC, the entry is set to be a full-season effort. The results will set the starting order for the 61-car field in the 60th Rolex 24 on Jan. 29-30. . His recent career highlights include class wins in the World Endurance Championship and a runner-up campaign in the Blancpain GT Series. The 2022 preparation has already started with some testing at Daytona, we all have the same goals and motivation of having a successful 2022 season. Required fields are marked *. The Rolex 24 is the debut race in North America for the new BMW M4 GT3, and the No. In 2022 WeatherTech Racing made a shift from #79 Porsche 911 to the #97 Mercedes-AMG GT3 after a podium finish (P3) at Sebring. He is a world class sportscar driver and we are lucky to have him join the team. 8 LMP2 Oreca for Florida-based Tower, which won the 2022 LMP2 title in IMSA, including two victories. Veteran car owner, Richard Childress nearly closed his doors after the death of Dale Earnhardt, hear what changed his mind on this weeks show. Your email address will not be published. Scott Dixon (third in 2022) You never can count IndyCars Six-Time out, but the Chip Ganassi Racing superstar and No. 3. Maro Engel will join for the endurance races with Cooper MacNeil coming on board for the Rolex 24 At Daytona. Andretti is expecting to bounce back with Colton Herta, and 2022 Rookie of the Year Christian Lundgaard of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing seems destined to be the next first-time winner. At Rolex 24 At Daytona, the car will be driven by BMW M Motorsport factory drivers Bruno Spengler and John Edwards plus full season drivers Bill Auberlen and Chandler Hull. Full season: Jules Gounon and Daniel Juncadella. Ferdinand Habsburg, the reigning 24 Hours of Le Mans winner, will act as the teams fourth driver for the Rolex 24 At Daytona. Cooper MacNeil ended 7th in the Drivers GTD PRO Championship. I think this is a very exciting challenge, and I believe this team can accomplish great things together. Having raced primarily in single seaters, 24-year-old Louis Deltraz earned a name for himself, climbing up to compete in Formula 2 and spending two years as a Formula 1 Reserve Driver with Haas F1 Team. The team finished fourth in the LMP3 class standings and second in the Michelin Endurance Cup. Having competed against them throughout the last season and recently testing with the team, it truly is an outstanding organization from top to bottom and I cant wait to have the opportunity to play a role in the teams efforts to grab a Rolex at the 24!, 2022 ANDRETTI AUTOSPORT HOLDING COMPANY, LLC. Luc Warnotte: #79 WeatherTech Mercedes AMG GT3 at The Glen and Road Atlanta. After this win, Jon Bennett decided to cease operations of Core Autosport. pic.twitter.com/vtjhuRBpCc, INDYCAR on NBC (@IndyCaronNBC) February 27, 2023, Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Flipboard (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click here for the Rolex 24 qualifier lineup, have paced the first four practice sessions, Wayne Taylor Racing opens bid for fourth consecutive Rolex 24, Tristan Vautier takes pole position; Filipe Albuquerque quickest in morning practice, Ricky Taylor on top as Acuras continue to sweep practice sessions, Schedules, start times and how to watch the 2023 IndyCar season opener, entering Sundays Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg season opener. The 2021 FIA World Endurance Championship multiple race winner, 2020 European Le Mans Champion and LMP2 WEC Champion carries a resume as diverse as it is impressive. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. The starting lineup for the 60th Rolex 24 at Daytona will be set by a 100-minute qualifying race Sunday at Daytona International Speedway (Peacock at 2 p.m. As IMSA and endurance racing fans we all remember the dramatic battle between KCMG and Pfaff Motorsports Porsche 911. With familiar faces returning with our driver lineup, we have a great opportunity to contend for the win. Gabby Chaves, Co-Driver, No. Im excited to finally announce our 2022 driver lineup for the full season, the Michelin Endurance Cup and for the Rolex 24 at DAYTONA, expressed team owner Wayne Taylor. 24 features an all-new driving roster as BMW's incumbent drivers have been shifted to the No. After winning GTD class Championship in 2021 and the GTD PRO class Championship in 2022, Pfaff Motorsports is back this year with the ambition of winning a third title in a row. Contrary to what youve read in many publications the GTD PRO class is welcoming a ninth team with #95 Turner Motorsports BMW M4 GT3. Also with a background in single-seaters in Europe, Habsburg has had great success in sports car racing, winning the FIA World Endurance Championship LMP2 title, Rolex 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Asian Le Mans Series title, all in the last year. Laurens Vanthoor won the 2021 GTD championship with Pfaff Motorsports as well as the 2019 GTLM champion with the Porsche GT Team. + Follow. Caldarelli / M. Bortolotti #63 TR3 Racing Lamborghini Huracan GT3. Im proud to join Tower Motorsports in the LMP2 class at the 24 Hours of Daytona, Simpson said. 10 Konica Minolta Acura ARX-05 will work to win a historic four 24-hour events in a row. The lineup for the event, which will require a midrace driver change for each entry, was set by time trials Saturday on the 12-turn, 3.56-mile road course. Im looking forward to it. MacNeil will run a reduced schedule with only the Rolex 24 At Daytona at this time and will take on more of a management role with the team throughout the season. It is great to work again with Will Stevens as we were actually teammates back in our F1 days and we were able to get straight back to business after not seeing each other for six years. Its a great racing team, Wayne leads from the front and all our engineers just work well together and want to go racing. Rule Changes . Marcus Ericsson (sixth in 2022) The 2022 Indy 500 winner was in the championship hunt through last years finale as he leveled up on ovals. Albuquerque is part of the Wayne Taylor Racing team that is trying to break the Rolex 24 record with its fourth consecutive overall victory in the endurance race classic. Together known as the Bus Bros, the pair have coupled spectacular on track results with very active social media presences to becomes some of the most talked about drivers of the 2022 season. Foyt Racing in the 2022 IndyCar season, also will be racing the GTD Pro class for Vasser Sullivan. The Gunn / Riberas duo will drive the #23 Aston in GTD PRO this season. Heres the first edition of NBC Sports assessment of the current top 10 drivers in IndyCar entering Sundays Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg season opener: 1. Acting as the first official series-wide test of the new season, the Roar also hosts the qualifying session for the first race of the year, the Rolex 24 at Daytona. 9 teams will be present at Daytona. The quatuor ended second in last years edition. Pier Guidi with Risi Competizione #62 Ferrari 488 took the opportunity to end second after starting fourth for his last stint. I know Tower is an incredible team and have already had the chance to test with them and get to meet everyone has only made me more excited with whats to come.. TORONTO, Ontario The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season begins this month at Daytona Intl Speedway and Tower Motorsport will return to the series for another full season with the No. Giving life to a long circulated rumor, the defending LMP2 champions announced that IndyCar aces Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin will run alongside Indy NXT driver Kyffin Simpson and team owner John Farano. 9 team will need to solve their qualifying woes to get a seventh championship. Konica Minolta has been recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys for fourteen consecutive years, and received Keypoint Intelligences BLI 2021 A3 Line of The Year Award and BLI 2021-2023 Most Color Consistent A3 Brand Award for its bizhub i-Series. Courtesy of IMSA: #63 Lamborghini at test days at Daytona - December 2022. It starts with Arrow McLaren, which has added 2016 Indy 500 winner Alexander Rossi to its 1-2 combo of Pato OWard and Felix Rosenqvist. 9 team will need to solve their qualifying woes to get a seventh championship. In the middle of January, Corvette Racing returned to the Daytona International Speedway, the track where the program began racing 25 years ago. FIA World Endurance LMGT champions James Calado and Alessandro Pier Guidi and IMSA Michelin Endurance GTD Pro Champions Davide Rigon and Daniel Serra will drive the #62 car at Rolex 24 At Daytona. Heres the first edition of NBC Sports assessment of the current top 10 drivers in IndyCar entering Sundays Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg season opener: 1. ET. Jan 10, 2023, 4:40 PM. For as much hype as there is about the highly competitive NTT IndyCar Series, determining the preseason power rankings essentially boils down to two teams just like every championship for the past decade. The No. Since Ryan Hunter-Reays 2012 championship for Andretti Autosport, the past 10 titles have been won by either Chip Ganassi Racing or team Penske drivers. There are 61 cars in the. Luc Warnotte: J. Andretti / J. Burdon / R. Lindh / G. Chaves ended fourth of LMP3 class at Rolex 24 At Daytona with #36 Andretti Autosport Ligier JS P320. The IMSA veteran won the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2017 and 2020 and brought his team within one corner of the overall title on their way to an Endurance Cup victory in 2021. Rinus VeeKay, the 2020 IndyCar rookie of the year, will be in the LMP2 class for the second consecutive year. The Rolex 24 at Daytona will feature 61 cars across five classes, the largest field for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season opener since 2014. Luc Warnotte: : IMSA 2022: 12 HOURS OF SEBRING PRO AND GTD RACE here. The @GPSTPete is Sunday at Noon ET on @NBC and @Peacock. ST. PETE PRIMER: Schedules, start times and how to watch the 2023 IndyCar season opener. 2023 full-season drivers: Joo Barbosa and Lance Willsey. 9 team will need to solve their qualifying woes to get a seventh championship. Its an honor to be part of this exceptional No. Ferdinand Habsburg, the reigning 24 Hours of Le Mans winner, will act as the team's fourth driver for the Rolex 24 At Daytona. 2. **IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup is a four-race competition encompassing the marquee endurance races on the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship schedule: Rolex 24 At Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring, 6 Hours of The Glen, and Motul Petit Le Mans. 5. Kyle Kirkwood, a rookie for A.J. ET, NBC). Josh Burdon was the third driver for the IMEC races. In its 12 Daytona 24 Hour starts . The Frenchman, who is . Ganassi and Penske drivers naturally occupy six of the seven top spots in NBC Sports preseason IndyCar power rankings, but there are signs that a new team finally could break the stranglehold. ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA GTD PRO TEAMS LINEUP. Were a group of very competitive people, and we all want to win. Will Stevens is the teams new fourth driver. The Rolex 24 will feature 12 drivers from the NTT IndyCar Series, including Colton Herta and Pato O'Ward teaming on an LMP2 entry for DragonSpeed that also will include rookie Devlin DeFrancesco. Today is all about getting that 60 in the best spot for the 24h next week. McLaughlin also savors adding the Rolex 24 to his racing resume, which includes three consecutive Australian Supercars championships. Just missed: Felix Rosenqvist (still winless since 2020 but did well to finish ninth last year and will be driving for his future again this year); Graham Rahal (already has said he feels much better entering this season than 2022, which started with dismal results); Rinus VeeKay (let a win slip away at Barber Motorsports Park and seems motivated after a disappointing season). My goal is quite clear: I missed out on the watch in Le Mans so I will give my all to grab one in Daytona.. Rolex 24 At Daytona Friday, February 25, 2022 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET BMW M Endurance Challenge At Daytona Race Events Spotters Guide Rolex 24 At DAYTONA Circuit Length: 3.56 miles Entry by Class: DPi - 7 LMP2 - 10 LMP3 - 9 GTD PRO - 13 GTD - 22 BMW M Endurance Challenge At Daytona Circuit Length: 3.56 miles Entry by Class: GS - 32 TCR - 16 Ross Gunn driving #23 Heart of Racing Aston Martin Vantage GT3 finished third in the 2021 GTD WeatherTech Championship with Roman de Angelis and fourth in the 2022 GTD PRO class Alex Riberas. Imag: KCMG. The #91 Porsche 911 GT3 R (991 II) ended second overall and won the PRO/AM class. The 61st running of the twice-around-the-clock spectacle at Daytona International Speedway features the rebirth of the heralded Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) class, but with a major state-of-the-art twist. Luc Warnotte: J. Bennett / C. Braun / G. Kurtz with #54 CORE Autosport Ligier JS P320 ended second of LMP3 class of the Six Hours of The Glen. For as much hype as there is about the highly competitive NTT IndyCar Series, determining the preseason power rankings essentially boils down to two teams just like every championship for the past decade. Luc Warnotte: ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA LMP2 TEAMS LINEUP. Based on 24H Duba recent success of BMW M Motorsport Team WRT clinching two podium seats, the BMW M4 GT3 becomes a serious challenger for overall victory of both GTD and GTD PRO classes as well as combined ranking. 9. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. 8d - Dan Beaver Load more GTP Manufacturers Buy into Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday Mantra IMSA Helps Open Door to Next Generation of Racers Luc Warnotte: R. Ineichen / M. MapelliA. Along with Filipe and Alex rejoining the team, we should have some really strong continuity moving into next season to keep building on our success with HPD and Acura. Why is there only one NASCAR driver in this years race? 2. Mike Rockenfeller, an overall champion at both the Rolex 24 and Le Mans, rounds out the stout No. RETWEET if you'll be watching the @INDYCAR season opener! We have Alexander Rossi joining us again. Here are the pole-sitters in other categories for the endurance race classic on the 12-turn, 3.56-mile road course: LMP2: Ben Keating, No. Im really glad that Harrison Contracting Company (HCC) is once again partnering with WTR and Konica Minolta because of the professionalism and winning spirit they possess, said Bill Harrison, President and Co-Founder. We hereby summarize the announcements made by the teams, as it stands so far, that will compete at Daytona as well as in the IMSA Weathertech Sportscar Championship*. He did a great job with us last year helping us win the Rolex 24. After 24 hours of racing and fighting in the same lap, Jaminet (Pfaff) and Vanthoor (KCMG) came to blows at the Le Mans Chicane on the final lap of the Rolex 24 At Daytona 2022, after Vanthoor tried to out-brake his fellow factory driver on the outside line. endstream endobj startxref This is definitely an event that was on my bucket list, along with the 24 Hours of Le Mans, so I am beyond grateful for this opportunity, Newgarden said. See all 43 photos. I look forward to getting back on track at the Roar with Jarett, Dakota and Rasmus as we set a clear goal of taking home a Rolex! Rasmus Lindh, Co-Driver, No. The studious Swede still has gains to make this year. KCMG has announced the driver lineup for its Rolex 24 at Daytona debut later this month with a factory-supported Porsche 911 GT3 R in the new GTD Pro . 5. Full season: Jack Hawksworth and Ben Barnicoat. 10 Konica Minolta Acura ARX-05 team. Christian Lundgaard (14th in 2022) He made huge strides as last years rookie of the year and consistently was among the fastest in preseason spring testing. Rolex 24 lineup: John DeAngelis, Connor Bloum, Cameron Shields and Christopher Allen. With Team RLL now featuring the GTP BMW, Turner Motorsport will secure two BMW M4 GT3 in the IMSA Championship. The reigning European Le Mans Series LMP2 Pro-AM champion began his racing career karting at age 12 and made his single-seater debut in 2018. Luc Warnotte: Pfaff #9 Porsche 911 fighting for P1 with morning leading Risi Competizione #62 Ferrari 488. 6. I have raced all around the world, but nothing comes close to the atmosphere in Daytona on race day. Team principal John Farano and 2021 European Le Mans Series Champion Louis Deltraz will run the seven-race championship and be joined by 2021 ELMS Champion Rui Andrade for the four endurance races. Luc Warnotte: G. Robinson / F. Fraga / K. van Berlo / M. Cooper won the LMP3 class of the Rolex 24 At Daytona with their #74 Riley Ligier JS P320. 52 PR1 Mathiasen Motorsports ORECA, LMP3: Jarett Andretti, No. Luc Warnotte: Jaminet (#9) and Vanthoor (#2) entering their last lap of the Rolex 24 At Daytona 2022. Since Ryan Hunter-Reays 2012 championship for Andretti Autosport, the past 10 titles have been won by either Chip Ganassi Racing or team Penske drivers. Will Power (first in 2022) He turns 42 this week, and the Team Penske driver just seems to keep getting better, especially after he won his second championship with a new level of consistency. The team announced today that driver Jarett Andretti will pilot the No. For more information, please visit us online and follow Konica Minolta on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and Twitter. Scott McLaughlin (tied fourth in 2022) He had a major breakthrough with three wins in his second IndyCar season, but he still is competing internally against two tough Penske teammates. Christian Lundgaard (14th in 2022) He made huge strides as last years rookie of the year and consistently was among the fastest in preseason spring testing. ASA National Tour Opener: Entry List & History, Truex Jr. Loses Tire Carrier, Jackman For Two Races, Taylor Learns As Much As He Teaches In Garage 56 Coach Role, B. 10 Konica Minolta Acura ARX-05 team for the 2022 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. ST. PETE PRIMER: Schedules, start times and how to watch the 2023 IndyCar season opener. Giving life to a long circulated rumor, the defending LMP2 champions announced that IndyCar aces Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin will run alongside Indy NXT driver Kyffin Simpson and team owner John Farano. Both abandoned the race and Heart of Racing by SPS Mercedes-AMG GT3 ended 8th overall in the 24 Hours race. At HCC, we provide it through the painting and maintenance services, while WTR does it through racingand we both do it by building lasting relationships. Rinus VeeKay, the 2020 IndyCar rookie of the year, will be in the LMP2 class for the second consecutive year. In the teams 15 seasons, they have seized four of the last five Rolex 24 at DAYTONA titles, two 12 Hours of Sebring victories and three Petit Le Mans wins. 48 Ally Cadillac (with seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson among his co-drivers) for Action Express Racing. 10 Konica Minolta Acura ARX-05 team. Dan Coburg, who drove the IMEC rounds and Mid Ohio, ended 12th in the LMP3 drivers championship. Same number but different team and new car for #63 Lamborghini as Iron Lynx, supported by Lamborghini Squadra Corse, comes to Daytona with the new Lamborghini Huracn GT3 EVO2. In fact, none of the eight drivers that captured the previous two Rolex 24 crowns have been carried over into the Acura squad. The Rolex 24 is the opening event of the 2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The 2023 season will mark the fifth year Lexus and Vasser Sullivan have partnered together, having earned ten wins, 28 podiums and nine pole positions. Full season: Alex Riberas and Ross Gunn Rolex 24: David Pittard TGM Team The Ted Giovanis-owned team made its debut in the annual Rolex 24 At Daytona in 2021, abandoning after 17 hours, and ending 7th GTD class in 2022 with Giovanis joined by Matt, Hugh Plumb and Owen Trinker driving #64 Porsche 911 GT3R. Luc Warnotte: winning #9 Pfaff Motorsports Porsche 911 at Rolex 24 At Daytona. 8 Oreca in the LMP2 class. Luc Warnotte: J. Hawksworth, B. Barnicoat and K. Kirkwood with #14 Lexus RC F GT3 ended fourth of Rolex 24 At Daytona 7.439 behind the winning Porsche. SESSION I: Wayne Taylor Racing opens bid for fourth consecutive Rolex 24, SESSION II: Rolex 24 rookies show speed in practice, QUALIFYING/SESSION III: Tristan Vautier takes pole position; Filipe Albuquerque quickest in morning practice, SESSION IV: Ricky Taylor on top as Acuras continue to sweep practice sessions. 36 Ligier JS P320"Im very happy and excited to join Jarett and the team once again for 2023. The competition will be tough with the addition of a second Ganassi Cadillac, but we will welcome it and look forward to fighting for another championship.. High Class Racing Rounds out Rolex 24 Lineup with Audi Driver Mueller High Class Racing named Nico Mueller as its fourth driver for the 2022 Rolex 24 At Daytona. Rolex 24 lineup: John DeAngelis, Connor Bloum, Cameron Shields and Christopher Allen. The GTD version didnt reach the same success under the 2022 GTD PRO class Championship, ending third overall with a single win at Sebring. 4. 8. Andretti is expecting to bounce back with Colton Herta, and 2022 Rookie of the Year Christian Lundgaard of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing seems destined to be the next first-time winner. The 2022 season officially begins on January 21 at Daytona International Speedway for the annual Roar Before the 24 with the momentous Rolex 24 at DAYTONA immediately following. Heres the first edition of NBC Sports assessment of the current top 10 drivers in IndyCar entering Sundays Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg season opener: 1. Luc Warnotte: James Calado, Alessandro Pier Guidi, Davide Rigon and Daniel Serra ended second GTD PRO class Rolex 24 At Daytona 2022 with #62 Ferrari 488. IMSA Courtesy. Ganassi and Penske drivers naturally occupy six of the seven top spots in NBC Sports preseason IndyCar power rankings, but there are signs that a new team finally could break the stranglehold. The entry is set to be a full-season effort had the pleasure testing! 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