IMSA Race 2020 Rolex 24 Hours of 1801 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114

[seanyb505]

Cars hit track in about 3 hours, main show tomorrow. How's about a race thread then?

Feels like a lot, but also not a lot to talk about heading into the weekend. We've seen some withdrawals for the 24, and the Pilot Challenge race has an increased entry from last year.

Not expecting many yellows with the quality over quantity feel of the field.

Last year my daughter spent much of her second day on earth watching the race on my hospital room dual-laptop set up. Being a rose colored glass wearing alms fan, Le Mans is the 24 and Daytona is something to do during January. But now this race will forever be associated with my daughter's arrival/birthday parties, and is taking on a completely different place in my heart. Race day will be her 1st birthday, and I've got some creative scheduling work to make sure cake smashing/guests don't interfere with the green flag.

Links:
Schedule

Entry List

Spotter's Guide

Weather - Cold today, two great Florida Spring days followed by great Florida winter days for the race.

IMSA Timing - Will post the alternative James Muscat link (personal preference but same data) later in the week

Session Results

Internet Streaming (North American NBC Track Pass - $2.99/ month, should show all races maybe sans Ferrari Challenge, NBC comms). International imsa.tv options should be carryover from last year.

Link to this thread

Fun Links:

Magnus Lego

Magnus Real Truth in 24

Lugg Nutt drinking game (admittedly 2019 specific, but probably lots to go on if you scratch out Alonso and pencil in Kurt Busch)

Additional drinking:
- Mention of first race for C8 and/or new 911
- Mention of first year with no Ford GT
- Mention of record distance
- Mention of Doonan's first race in new position
- Someone asks Doonan if it's hard not to root for Mazda or mentions "previous employer"
- Maskedracer posts some definitive statement using "We all know/want/believe" language & we don't all actually know/want/believe. (Finish your drink)
- Mazda catches fire (Finish your drink)
- Mazda wins (Finish the bottle)

Any other suggestions?