Rolex 24 At Daytona 2025

The 2025 Rolex 24 At Daytona, the opening round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, showed strong early promise for Action Express Racing and the No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R before an unfortunate mechanical issue curtailed the team’s race in the early hours of Sunday morning at Daytona International Speedway.

From the green flag, the No. 31 Cadillac demonstrated competitive pace in the tightly packed GTP field. The drivers settled quickly into rhythm, maintaining strong track position and executing clean stints through the opening daylight hours. The car showed balance in traffic and long-run stability — key traits for success in a 24-hour endurance race.

As the race transitioned into the overnight phase, the team remained firmly in contention, managing tires and energy carefully while staying within striking distance of the lead battle. Unfortunately, a mechanical failure during the early Sunday hours led to a loss of control and subsequent contact with the wall, causing damage significant enough to end the No. 31’s race.

While the result was disappointing, the pace and execution shown throughout the opening stages reinforced the underlying strength of the program. Endurance racing can be unforgiving, and Daytona demands both performance and durability. The team’s preparation and competitiveness were evident — even if the final result did not reflect that potential.

The setback only strengthened the resolve within Action Express Racing, setting the tone for a determined response in the rounds that followed.