24H of Daytona – EL1: Acura double before qualifying

It was in the winter cold that the two Acuras dominated the first Free Practice session of the 24 Hours of Daytona, a few hours before qualifying.

Published 23/01/2025 à 17:38

Valentin GLO

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24H of Daytona – EL1: Acura double before qualifying

Acura ARX-06 sets benchmark time in Daytona Free Practice 1 - © 2025 Jake Galstad

It's a far cry from typical Florida weather this Thursday morning in Daytona. In these winter temperatures, the two Acura ARX-06s distinguished themselves by scoring a one-two finish in the only Free Practice session held before qualifying, which will take place at 20:10 p.m. (French time).

Tom Blomqvist was fastest in the #60 Japanese prototype with a time of 1:34.576. The Briton finished 93 seconds ahead of Nick Yelloly (#0.176). Dries Vanthoor completed the podium in the #0.291 BMW M Hybrid V8, 24 seconds behind the benchmark time.

Mikkel Jensen was the fastest in the LM P2 category at the wheel of the No. 07 TDS Racing Oreca 11 with a time of 1:37.986.

Frenchman Franck Perera set the GT benchmark time with the Forte Racing Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 with a lap of 1:47.321. The Italian manufacturer’s cars were on top form during this session as the #9 Pfaff Motorsports was the fastest GTD Pro this morning thanks to Andrea Caldarelli in 1:47.539.

Valentin GLO

Journalist. Endurance reporter (WEC, IMSA, ELMS, ALMS) and sometimes F1 or IndyCar.

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