2021 24 Hours of Daytona
Index: Races | Winners |
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The 2021 24 Hours of Daytona (formally the 2021 Rolex 24 at Daytona) was an endurance sports car race sanctioned by the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA). The event was held at Daytona International Speedway combined road course in Daytona Beach, Florida, on January 30–31, 2021. This event was the 59th running of the 24 Hours of Daytona, and the first of 12 races across multiple classes in the 2021 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, as well as the first of four rounds in the 2021 Michelin Endurance Cup.
Entries[]
With the addition of the Le Mans Prototype 3 (LMP3) class, despite the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of entrants to the 24-hour race saw a marked improvement from the 2020 running of the event, with 50 entries registered. There were seven entries in the Daytona Prototype International (DPi) class, ten in LMP2, seven in LMP3, six in GT Le Mans (GTLM), and 20 in GT Daytona (GTD). Some notable entries include Chip Ganassi Racing, who are registered to participate in the Daytona Prototype international (DPi) class with the Cadillac DPi-V.R. This marks Chip Ganassi Racing's return to top-level sportscar competition in America after a one-year absence following the withdrawal of their Ford GTE program at the end of the 2019 season, and their first race in prototypes since the 2016 edition of the 24-hour race.
The Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) class also saw a flourish of international interest, with ten entries registered, the highest entry count since LMP2 was made its own class. Several of the teams, such as DragonSpeed, Racing Team Nederland, and High Class Racing, are mainstays of the FIA World Endurance Championship. Many of the LMP2 driver rosters include world-class drivers, such as Nicolas Lapierre, Giedo van der Garde, and Ben Hanley, among others.
The entry count would drop to 49 for the race itself. Just prior to the testing weekend, the team owner of Porsche GT Daytona entrant Black Swan Racing, Tim Pappas, tested positive for COVID-19. He had contracted it after racing in the 2021 Dubai 24 Hour event two weeks prior. As a safety precaution, Pappas withdrew the entire team, which consisted of himself, Porsche factory driver Patrick Pilet, Patrick Lindsey, and Larry ten Voorde, who also tested positive for COVID-19 shortly after Pappas.[1]
Pre-Race[]
Balance of Performance[]
Prior to the 24-hour race, and indeed the mandatory testing session that came a week prior, IMSA released a technical bulletin regarding the Balance of Performance for the 24 Hours of Daytona. Every year a unique set of BoP constraints are determined exclusively for the 24-hour event, due to the unique challenges the length of the race brings relative to the other events in the IMSA calendar. There was a large focus on changes in the GT classes. After winning both the 2019 and 2020 editions of the Rolex, the BMW M8 GTE was put at a 10-kilogram weight disadvantage, along with restricted levels of turbo boost. Meanwhile, the Porsche 911 RSR and Chevrolet Corvette C8.R were both given increases in the sizes of their air restrictors, with the latter being made 10 kilograms lighter. In GTD, several cars had their constraints changed, most notably the Porsche 911 GT3 R and 2020-edition-winning Lamborghini Huracan GT3. The former was given a hefty 20-kilogram weight increase, and the latter would run at restricted power levels.[2]
Roar Before the 24[]
Motul Pole Award 100[]
The Motul Pole Award 100 was held January 24. It was a qualifying race, awarding qualifying points and determining the starting lineup for the 24 Hours of Daytona.
Results[]
Pos | Class | No. | Team / Entrant | Drivers | Chassis | Laps | Time/Retired |
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Engine | |||||||
1 | DPi | 31 | Whelen Engineering Racing | ![]() ![]() |
Cadillac DPi-V.R | 51 | 1:41:06.688 |
Cadillac 5.5 L V8 | |||||||
2 | DPi | 55 | Mazda Motorsports | ![]() ![]() |
Mazda RT24-P | 51 | +3.664 |
Mazda MZ-2.0T 2.0 L Turbo I4 | |||||||
3 | DPi | 5 | Mustang Sampling / JDC-Miller Motorsports | ![]() ![]() |
Cadillac DPi-V.R | 51 | +4.627 |
Cadillac 5.5 L V8 | |||||||
4 | DPi | 60 | Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb-Agajanian | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Acura ARX-05 | 51 | +6.995 |
Acura AR35TT 3.5 L Turbo V6 | |||||||
5 | DPi | 10 | Konica Minolta Acura ARX-05 | ![]() ![]() |
Acura ARX-05 | 51 | +8.997 |
Acura AR35TT 3.5 L Turbo V6 | |||||||
6 | DPi | 48 | Ally Cadillac Racing | ![]() ![]() |
Cadillac DPi-V.R | 51 | +19.985 |
Cadillac 5.5 L V8 | |||||||
7 | DPi | 01 | Cadillac Chip Ganassi Racing | ![]() ![]() |
Cadillac DPi-V.R | 51 | +1:14.834 |
Cadillac 5.5 L V8 | |||||||
8 | LMP2 | 52 | PR1 Mathiasen Motorsports | ![]() ![]() |
Oreca 07 | 51 | +1:33.798 |
Gibson Technology GK428 4.2 L V8 | |||||||
9 | LMP2 | 20 | High Class Racing | ![]() ![]() |
Oreca 07 | 50 | +1 Lap |
Gibson Technology GK428 4.2 L V8 | |||||||
10 | LMP2 | 8 | Tower Motorsport | ![]() ![]() |
Oreca 07 | 50 | +1 Lap |
Gibson Technology GK428 4.2 L V8 | |||||||
11 | LMP2 | 29 | Racing Team Nederland | ![]() ![]() |
Oreca 07 | 50 | +1 Lap |
Gibson Technology GK428 4.2 L V8 | |||||||
12 | LMP2 | 81 | DragonSpeed USA LLC | ![]() ![]() |
Oreca 07 | 50 | +1 Lap |
Gibson Technology GK428 4.2 L V8 | |||||||
13 | LMP2 | 47 | Cetilar Racing | ![]() ![]() |
Dallara P217 | 50 | +1 Lap |
Gibson Technology GK428 4.2 L V8 | |||||||
14 | LMP2 | 18 | Era Motorsport | ![]() ![]() |
Oreca 07 | 49 | +2 Laps |
Gibson Technology GK428 4.2 L V8 | |||||||
15 | LMP2 | 51 | RWR-Eurasia | ![]() ![]() |
Ligier JS P217 | 49 | +2 Laps |
Gibson Technology GK428 4.2 L V8 | |||||||
16 | GTLM | 4 | Corvette Racing | ![]() ![]() |
Chevrolet Corvette C8.R | 49 | +2 Laps |
Chevrolet 5.5 L V8 | |||||||
17 | GTLM | 3 | Corvette Racing | ![]() ![]() |
Chevrolet Corvette C8.R | 49 | +2 Laps |
Chevrolet 5.5 L V8 | |||||||
18 | GTLM | 79 | WeatherTech Racing | ![]() ![]() |
Porsche 911 RSR-19 | 49 | +2 Laps |
Porsche 4.2 L Flat-6 | |||||||
19 | LMP2 | 82 | DragonSpeed USA LLC | ![]() ![]() |
Oreca 07 | 48 | +3 Laps |
Gibson Technology GK428 4.2 L V8 | |||||||
20 | LMP2 | 11 | WIN Autosport | ![]() ![]() |
Oreca 07 | 48 | +3 Laps |
Gibson Technology GK428 4.2 L V8 | |||||||
21 | GTLM | 62 | Risi Competizione | ![]() ![]() |
Ferrari 488 GTE | 48 | +3 Laps |
Ferrari F154CB 3.9 L Turbo V8 | |||||||
22 | GTD | 96 | Turner Motorsport | ![]() ![]() |
BMW M6 GT3SUPER GT | 48 | +3 Laps |
BMW 4.4 L Turbo V8 | |||||||
23 | GTD | 9 | Pfaff Motorsports | ![]() ![]() |
Porsche 911 GT3 R SUPER GT | 48 | +3 Laps |
Porsche 4.0 L Flat-6 | |||||||
24 | GTD | 111 | GRT Grasser Racing Team | ![]() ![]() |
Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO SUPER GT | 48 | +3 Laps |
Lamborghini 5.2 L V10 | |||||||
25 | GTLM | 25 | BMW Team RLL | ![]() ![]() |
BMW M8 GTE | 48 | +3 Laps |
BMW S63 4.0 L Turbo V8 | |||||||
26 | GTD | 14 | Vasser Sullivan | ![]() ![]() |
Lexus RC F GT3 | 48 | +3 Laps |
Lexus 5.4 L V8 | |||||||
27 | LMP3 | 6 | Mühlner Motorsports America | ![]() ![]() |
Duqueine D-08 | 48 | +3 Laps |
Nissan VK56DE 5.6L V8 | |||||||
28 | GTD | 57 | Winward Racing | ![]() ![]() |
Mercedes-AMG GT3 | 48 | +3 Laps |
Mercedes-AMG M159 6.2 L V8 | |||||||
29 | GTD | 23 | Heart of Racing Team | ![]() ![]() |
Aston Martin Vantage GT3 | 47 | +4 Laps |
Aston Martin 4.0 L Turbo V8 | |||||||
30 | LMP3 | 7 | Forty7 Motorsports | ![]() ![]() |
Duqueine D-08 | 47 | +4 Laps |
Nissan VK56DE 5.6L V8 | |||||||
31 | GTLM | 24 | BMW Team RLL | ![]() ![]() |
BMW M8 GTE | 47 | +4 Laps |
BMW S63 4.0 L Turbo V8 | |||||||
32 | LMP3 | 54 | CORE Autosport | ![]() ![]() |
Ligier JS P320 | 47 | +4 Laps |
Nissan VK56DE 5.6L V8 | |||||||
33 | GTD | 63 | Scuderia Corsa | ![]() ![]() |
Ferrari 488 GT3 | 47 | +4 Laps |
Ferrari F154CB 3.9 L Turbo V8 | |||||||
34 | GTD | 16 | Wright Motorsports | ![]() ![]() |
Porsche 911 GT3 R | 47 | +4 Laps |
Porsche 4.0 L Flat-6 | |||||||
35 | GTD | 12 | Vasser Sullivan | ![]() ![]() |
Lexus RC F GT3 | 46 | +5 Laps |
Lexus 5.4 L V8 | |||||||
36 | GTD | 75 | SunEnergy1 | ![]() ![]() |
Mercedes-AMG GT3 | 46 | +5 Laps |
Mercedes-AMG M159 6.2 L V8 | |||||||
37 | GTD | 44 | Magnus with Archangel | ![]() ![]() |
Acura NSX GT3 | 45 | +6 Laps |
Acura 3.5 L Turbo V6 | |||||||
38 | GTD | 97 | TF Sport | ![]() ![]() |
Aston Martin Vantage GT3 | 45 | +6 Laps |
Aston Martin 4.0 L Turbo V8 | |||||||
39 | GTD | 88 | Team Hardpoint EBM | ![]() ![]() |
Porsche 911 GT3 R | 45 | +6 Laps |
Porsche 4.0 L Flat-6 | |||||||
40 | GTD | 28 | Alegra Motorsports | ![]() ![]() |
Mercedes-AMG GT3 | 45 | +6 Laps |
Mercedes-AMG M159 6.2 L V8 | |||||||
41 | GTD | 21 | AF Corse | ![]() ![]() |
Ferrari 488 GT3 | 44 | +7 Laps |
Ferrari F154CB 3.9 L Turbo V8 | |||||||
42
DNF |
LMP3 | 33 | Sean Creech Motorsport | ![]() ![]() |
Ligier JS P320 | 30 | Not Running |
Nissan VK56DE 5.6L V8 | |||||||
43
DNF |
GTD | 42 | NTE Sport | ![]() ![]() |
Audi R8 LMS GT3 | 18 | Not Running |
Audi BXA 5.2 L V10 | |||||||
44
DNF |
LMP3 | 38 | Performance Tech Motorsports | ![]() ![]() |
Ligier JS P320 | 13 | Not Running |
Nissan VK56DE 5.6L V8 | |||||||
45
DNF |
LMP3 | 91 | Riley Motorsports | ![]() ![]() |
Ligier JS P320 | 8 | Not Running |
Nissan VK56DE 5.6L V8 | |||||||
46
DNF |
GTD | 1 | Paul Miller Racing | ![]() ![]() |
Lamborghini Huracán GT3 | 2 | Not Running |
Lamborghini 5.2 L V10 | |||||||
47† | GTD | 19 | GRT Grasser Racing Team | ![]() ![]() |
Lamborghini Huracán GT3 | 48 | +3 Laps |
Lamborghini 5.2 L V10 | |||||||
DNS | LMP3 | 74 | Riley Motorsports | ![]() ![]() |
Ligier JS P320 | 0 | Not Started |
Nissan VK56DE 5.6L V8 | |||||||
DNS | GTD | 64 | Team TGM | ![]() ![]() |
Porsche 911 GT3 R | 0 | Not Started |
Porsche 4.0 L Flat-6 | |||||||
[3] |
Class winners in bold.
†: Post-event penalty. Moved to back of class.
Results[]
Class winners denoted in bold and with
Pos | Class | No. | Team / Entrant | Drivers | Chassis | Laps | Time/Retired |
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Engine | |||||||
1 | DPi | 10 | ![]() |
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Acura ARX-05 | 807 | 24:00:14.673![]() |
Acura AR35TT 3.5 L Turbo V6 | |||||||
2 | DPi | 48 | ![]() |
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Cadillac DPi-V.R | 807 | +4.704 |
Cadillac 5.5 L V8 | |||||||
3 | DPi | 55 | ![]() |
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Mazda RT24-P | 807 | +6.562 |
Mazda MZ-2.0T 2.0 L Turbo I4 | |||||||
4 | DPi | 60 | ![]() |
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Acura ARX-05 | 807 | +54.418 |
Acura AR35TT 3.5 L Turbo V6 | |||||||
5 | DPi | 01 | ![]() |
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Cadillac DPi-V.R | 807 | +1:07.744 |
Cadillac 5.5 L V8 | |||||||
6 | LMP2 | 18 | ![]() |
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Oreca 07 | 787 | +20 Laps![]() |
Gibson Technology GK428 V8 | |||||||
7 | LMP2 | 8 | ![]() |
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Oreca 07 | 787 | +20 Laps |
Gibson Technology GK428 V8 | |||||||
8 | DPi | 31 | ![]() |
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Cadillac DPi-V.R | 783 | +24 Laps |
Cadillac 5.5 L V8 | |||||||
9 | LMP2 | 82 | ![]() |
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Oreca 07 | 783 | +24 Laps |
Gibson Technology GK428 V8 | |||||||
10 | LMP2 | 51 | ![]() |
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Ligier JS P217 | 778 | +29 Laps |
Gibson Technology GK428 V8 | |||||||
11 | GTLM | 3 | ![]() |
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Chevrolet Corvette C8.R | 770 | +37 Laps![]() |
Chevrolet 5.5 L V8 | |||||||
12 | GTLM | 4 | ![]() |
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Chevrolet Corvette C8.R | 770 | +37 Laps |
Chevrolet 5.5 L V8 | |||||||
13 | GTLM | 24 | ![]() |
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BMW M8 GTE | 769 | +38 Laps |
BMW S63 4.0 L Turbo V8 | |||||||
14 | GTLM | 62 | ![]() |
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Ferrari 488 GTE | 769 | +38 Laps |
Ferrari F154CB 3.9 L Turbo V8 | |||||||
15 | GTLM | 25 | ![]() |
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BMW M8 GTE | 768 | +39 Laps |
BMW S63 4.0 L Turbo V8 | |||||||
16 | LMP2 | 11 | ![]() |
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Oreca 07 | 764 | +43 Laps |
Gibson Technology GK428 V8 | |||||||
17 | GTLM | 79 | ![]() |
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Porsche 911 RSR-19 | 760 | +47 Laps |
Porsche 4.2 L Flat-6 | |||||||
18 | LMP3 | 74 | ![]() |
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Ligier JS P320 | 757 | +50 Laps![]() |
Nissan VK56DE 5.6 L V8 | |||||||
19 | LMP3 | 33 | ![]() |
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Ligier JS P320 | 754 | +53 Laps |
Nissan VK56DE 5.6 L V8 | |||||||
20 | LMP3 | 6 | ![]() |
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Duqueine M30 - D08 | 750 | +57 Laps |
Nissan VK56DE 5.6 L V8 | |||||||
21 | LMP3 | 91 | ![]() |
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Ligier JS P320 | 746 | +61 Laps |
Nissan VK56DE 5.6 L V8 | |||||||
22 | GTD | 57 | ![]() |
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Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo | 745 | +62 Laps![]() |
Mercedes-AMG M159 6.2 L V8 | |||||||
23 | GTD | 75 | ![]() |
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Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo | 745 | +62 Laps |
Mercedes-AMG M159 6.2 L V8 | |||||||
24 | GTD | 1 | ![]() |
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Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo | 745 | +62 Laps |
Lamborghini 5.2 L V10 | |||||||
25 | GTD | 16 | ![]() |
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Porsche 911 GT3 R | 745 | +62 Laps |
Porsche 4.0 L Flat-6 | |||||||
26 | GTD | 23 | ![]() |
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Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 | 745 | +62 Laps |
Aston Martin 4.0 L Turbo V8 | |||||||
27 | GTD | 96 | ![]() |
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BMW M6 GT3 | 744 | +63 Laps |
BMW 4.4 L Turbo V8 | |||||||
28 | GTD | 97 | ![]() |
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Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 | 744 | +63 Laps |
Aston Martin 4.0 L Turbo V8 | |||||||
29 | GTD | 21 | ![]() |
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Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo 2020 | 743 | +64 Laps |
Ferrari F154CB 3.9 L Turbo V8 | |||||||
30 | GTD | 28 | ![]() |
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Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo | 741 | +66 Laps |
Mercedes-AMG M159 6.2 L V8 | |||||||
31 | LMP3 | 54 | ![]() |
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Ligier JS P320 | 737 | +70 Laps |
Nissan VK56DE 5.6 L V8 | |||||||
32 | GTD | 88 | ![]() |
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Porsche 911 GT3 R | 737 | +70 Laps |
Porsche 4.0 L Flat-6 | |||||||
33 | GTD | 44 | ![]() |
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Acura NSX GT3 Evo | 736 | +71 Laps |
Acura 3.5 L Turbo V6 | |||||||
34 DNF |
DPi | 5 | ![]() |
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Cadillac DPi-V.R | 723 | Accident damage |
Cadillac 5.5 L V8 | |||||||
35 | LMP2 | 47 | ![]() |
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Dallara P217 | 710 | +97 Laps |
Gibson Technology GK428 V8 | |||||||
36 | GTD | 9 | ![]() |
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Porsche 911 GT3 R | 702 | +105 Laps |
Porsche 4.0 L Flat-6 | |||||||
37 | LMP3 | 38 | ![]() |
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Ligier JS P320 | 687 | +120 Laps |
Nissan VK56DE 5.6 L V8 | |||||||
38 | GTD | 12 | ![]() |
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Lexus RC F GT3 | 681 | +126 Laps |
Lexus 5.4 L V8 | |||||||
39 DNF |
GTD | 63 | ![]() |
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Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo 2020 | 676 | Overheating |
Ferrari F154CB 3.9 L Turbo V8 | |||||||
40 DNF |
GTD | 42 | ![]() |
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Audi R8 LMS Evo | 665 | Gearbox |
Audi BXA 5.2 L V10 | |||||||
41 DNF |
LMP2 | 52 | ![]() |
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Oreca 07 | 664 | Starter motor |
Gibson Technology GK428 V8 | |||||||
42 DNF |
GTD | 14 | ![]() |
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Lexus RC F GT3 | 641 | Mechanical |
Lexus 5.4 L V8 | |||||||
43 DNF |
GTD | 64 | ![]() |
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Porsche 911 GT3 R | 515 | Drivetrain |
Porsche 4.0 L Flat-6 | |||||||
44 DNF |
LMP3 | 7 | ![]() |
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Duqueine M30 - D-08 | 413 | Oil cooling pump |
Nissan VK56DE 5.6 L V8 | |||||||
45 DNF |
GTD | 111 | ![]() |
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Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo | 347 | Electrical |
Lamborghini 5.2 L V10 | |||||||
46 DNF |
GTD | 19 | ![]() |
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Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo | 195 | Engine |
Lamborghini 5.2 L V10 | |||||||
47 DNF |
LMP2 | 29 | ![]() |
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Oreca 07 | 64 | Gearbox |
Gibson Technology GK428 V8 | |||||||
48 DNF |
LMP2 | 20 | ![]() |
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Oreca 07 | 56 | Gearbox |
Gibson Technology GK428 V8 | |||||||
49 DNF |
LMP2 | 81 | ![]() |
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Oreca 07 | 53 | Misfire |
Gibson Technology GK428 V8 | |||||||
Box Score |
References[]
- ^ Pruett, Marshall (January 20, 2021). "Black Swan Racing withdraws from Rolex 24". racer.com. Racer Media & Marketing Inc. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- ^ IMSA Competition (January 14, 2021). "IMSA TECHNICAL BULLETIN IWSC #21-06" (PDF). imsa.com. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- ^ "Provisional Results" (PDF).
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