ROLEX 24 ATDAYTONA
America's Premier Endurance Race — Where the world's best sports car racers battle through 24 hours on the legendary Daytona banking.
The History of the Rolex 24
Nearly 60 years of American endurance racing excellence
The Rolex 24 at Daytona is the most prestigious endurance race in North America. First held in 1966 as the Daytona Continental, it has grown into the opening round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and a bucket-list event for racers worldwide.
The circuit combines Daytona International Speedway's famous 31-degree banking with a technical infield road course. The unique layout creates a challenge unlike any other: high-speed drafting on the oval, precision driving in the infield, and constant traffic management across multiple classes.
The race opens the motorsport season each January, attracting factory teams from Acura, BMW, Cadillac, Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Mercedes-AMG. The cold Florida nights and the challenge of racing through dawn make it a true test of endurance.
Hurley Haywood and Scott Pruett share the record with 5 victories each. The race has attracted F1 champions like Fernando Alonsoand Juan Pablo Montoya, adding to its global prestige.
Winners receive the iconic Rolex Daytona chronograph—one of the most coveted prizes in motorsport.
31°
Banking in the turns
200+ mph on the oval • 60+ mph in the infield
Legendary Moments
The races that defined the Rolex 24
The First 24 Hours
Ken Miles and Lloyd Ruby win the inaugural Daytona Continental in a Ford GT40 Mk II, setting the stage for decades of American endurance racing excellence.
Rolex Becomes Title Sponsor
Rolex takes over as title sponsor, transforming the race into the prestigious "Rolex 24 at Daytona" and elevating its international profile.
Alonso Makes His Debut
Fernando Alonso competes in his first Rolex 24, driving for United Autosports. His appearance brings unprecedented global attention to the event.
Alonso Wins
Fernando Alonso wins the Rolex 24 with Wayne Taylor Racing, adding another jewel to his Triple Crown quest and cementing the race's prestige.
Cadillac Dominance
Cadillac scores a 1-2-3-4 finish in the DPi class, showcasing American manufacturer dominance in prototype racing.
GTP Era Begins
The new GTP class debuts with Acura, BMW, Cadillac, and Porsche. The race marks a new golden age of prototype racing in America.
Rolex 24 Champions
The legends who conquered the 24 hours
Hurley Haywood
🇺🇸 USA
1973, 1975, 1977, 1979, 1991
Scott Pruett
🇺🇸 USA
1994, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2013
Pedro Rodríguez
🇲🇽 Mexico
1970, 1971
Juan Pablo Montoya
🇨🇴 Colombia
2007, 2008
Fernando Alonso
🇪🇸 Spain
2019
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