Video: Ride along in the Mazda RX-7 IMSA GTO at Daytona

https://www.youtube.com/embed/qnUklo8pHMA?si=Xsh2_3HOgFDlB4i0

The next best thing to having the opportunity to drive Mazda’s 600-horsepower GTO-spec RX-7?

Here’s a virtual chance to ride shotgun as the old-school racer takes on the high banks of Daytona during the Rolex 24 at Daytona HSR Classic.

gearheadE30
gearheadE30 Dork
2/19/25 10:05 a.m.

So cool. And wow, that's a lot of time just sitting on the rev limiter on the straights.

Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
2/19/25 10:09 a.m.

In reply to gearheadE30 :

Yeah, I noticed that, too. Makes for a great soundtrack, though.

Paris Van Gorder
Paris Van Gorder Associate editor
2/19/25 11:16 a.m.

These are the sounds I should use as white noise because I slept like a baby during HSR and the Rolex. Maybe race car noises are just what I need.

DirtyBird222
DirtyBird222 PowerDork
2/19/25 11:38 a.m.

I have a few great video clips of Tom coming into the international horseshoe with that sunset in the background. Was a great time to shoot. Also I loved that you could tell where he was on track any time he was full throttle. 

jkstill
jkstill New Reader
2/19/25 3:03 p.m.

Thanks for sharing.   Would be better if the camera were mounted higher so we could see the track. 

1988RedT2
1988RedT2 MegaDork
2/19/25 3:53 p.m.

Thank you.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
2/19/25 5:38 p.m.

And for more on the IMSA GTO RX-7, we have a video over on the Classic Motorsports side of things:

 

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