Live Thread: 2024 Rolex 24 At Daytona

This Saturday, January 27 at 1:40 p.m. Eastern, the green flag drops for the 2024 Rolex 24 At Daytona, the first race of the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season.

Can’t make it this year, or just want to stay up to date on all the action? Well, this live thread is perfect for you, as we’ll be posting live updates throughout the race weekend.

We also welcome you to post your own updates, share photos or ask questions. (Before you ask, no, we don’t know where Brad Pitt is staying.)

Check out the full schedule of events here, and find more information–including a broadcast schedule, entry list and spotter’s guide–at imsa.com.

Comments

Colin Wood Associate Editor
1/26/24 10:11 a.m.

I'm ready.

Chris Tropea Associate Editor
1/26/24 10:16 a.m.

I was out at the speedway yesterday and the infield was already packed.

Andy Hollis
1/26/24 10:21 a.m.

You mission, should you choose to accept it, is to infiltrate the Apex compound.

Robbie Foley's parents are in our old spot. Climb up on their motorhome and you should be able to get some views.

JG Pasterjak Production/Art Director
1/26/24 10:24 a.m.

I'm gonna miss seeing everyone this weekend, but a not-insignificant part of me is actually looking forward to firing up Peacock and watching the race for once. It'll be the first time in about 25 years I won't be there, but also the first time in 25 years that I'll actually watch more than about 40 minutes of racing.

Chris Tropea Associate Editor
1/26/24 10:26 a.m.

In reply to Andy Hollis :

I was able to spot Brad Pitt yesterday filming in the garage but no photos, it was pretty cool to see them actually shooting while everything was going on. There is a bit more security than in previous years to lock down the film compound and shooting locations.

wae PowerDork
1/26/24 10:32 a.m.

Oof, hard shunt between a couple of the mx5s.

Every time we go past the lot on lake Lloyd, I get a little sad. I could use a Krispy Kreme and a coffee about now.

trigun7469 UltraDork
1/26/24 10:33 a.m.

Whats the best sounding production race car? My guess is Mustang, but I am partial to Porsches and BMW which would be my other guess.

David S. Wallens Editorial Director
1/26/24 10:50 a.m.

Hope everyone is watching the MX-5 Cup race.

David S. Wallens Editorial Director
1/26/24 10:54 a.m.

14-car lead pack!

Colin Wood Associate Editor
1/26/24 11:01 a.m.

Chris Tropea said:
In reply to Andy Hollis :

I was able to spot Brad Pitt yesterday filming in the garage but no photos, it was pretty cool to see them actually shooting while everything was going on. There is a bit more security than in previous years to lock down the film compound and shooting locations.

Don't get me wrong, I like Brad Pitt as much as the next guy, but I'm way more interested in seeing them filming scenes.

Do you think the crew would be willing to share lenses?