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Kobayashi's return to Rolex 24 at Daytona ends when Deletraz wrecks

Kamui Kobayashi returned to the Rolex 24 at Daytona, putting Wayne Taylor Racing in the lead five hours into the race, but faced disappointment when his Cadillac was wrecked two hours later due to a crash involving Louis Deletraz.
The crash, which was the first major incident of the race, ended Kobayashi's chances of winning a third Rolex watch after two years of absence from the event.
Despite losing the lead during his stint, Kobayashi impressed with his performance, while Meyer Shank Racing faced mechanical issues with their second Acura, causing a delay in the race.
Kobayashi's unique preparation included using a portable sauna and making runs for ice, which highlighted his dedication to the race despite the challenges faced.

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Helena Independent Record

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Kobayashi's return to Rolex 24 at Daytona ends when Deletraz wrecks

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Kamui Kobayashi marked his return to the Rolex 24 at Daytona by putting Wayne Taylor Racing in the lead five hours into the twice-round-the-clock endurance race.

2 months ago·Helena, United States

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autoracing1.com

IMSA Rolex 24 Hour 9: Nick Tandy in #7 Penske Porsche out front

At the 9-Hour mark of the Rolex 24 at Daytona, the #7 Penske Porsche driven by Felipe Nasr, Nick Tandy, Laurens Vanthoor was out front by 5-seconds over Jack Aitken … Read More The post IMSA Rolex 24 Hour 9: Nick Tandy in #7 Penske Porsche out front appeared first on AutoRacing1.com.

2 months ago

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SooLeader.com

Kobayashi's Rolex 24 at Daytona hopes dashed by wreck while Deletraz was driving

Kamui Kobayashi marked his return to the Rolex 24 at Daytona by putting Wayne Taylor Racing in the lead five hours into the twice-round-the-clock endurance race

2 months ago

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Cadillac causes multi-car crash in Daytona 24 restart

Cadillac’s hopes of scoring a victory in the Daytona 24 Hours took a big blow, with the #40 V-Series.R entered by Wayne Taylor Racing stranded on track after a mullti-car crash in the eighth hour.After the fourth course yellow of the race was retreated, Louis Deletraz was battling with the #60 Meyer Shank Acura of Tom Blomqvist for sixth position in the GTP class.But the Swiss driver ...Keep reading

2 months ago·United States

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Porsche strike as BMW suffer bizarre pit lane crash – 4hr report

Porsche Penske hold a one-two in the 2025 Daytona 24 Hours, following a fast-paced opening four hours of the 63rd edition of the legendary race. The #24 BMW had made the perfect start from pole position, with Dries Vanthoor’s opening stint having been almost perfect. However, he described his stint as “shit” after crashing into the pit wall when entering pit road for what was the car’s first driver change. The mistake cost the #24 crew severa…

2 months ago

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Rolex 24, Hour 6: Lally finale comes to a premature end

With the first quarter of the 63rd Rolex 24 At Daytona complete, Colin Braun drove Acura Meyer Shank Racing to the lead after a full course yellow restart brought about by possibly the highest-profile retirement of the race. Andy Lally’s final IMSA race as a full-time driver — and Magnus Racing’s last IMSA race for the foreseeable future — has come to a disappointing end. Lally brought the No. 44 Aston Martin to a halt at Turn 2. With fluid pour…

2 months ago

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