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Daytona's January Racing Extravaganza

Daytona Beach, USAMonday, January 12, 2026
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The 64th Rolex 24 endurance race takes center stage at Daytona International Speedway this January, kicking off the major auto racing season and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

Pre-Race Action: Roar Before the Rolex 24

January 16 - 18

  • Michelin Pilot Challenge
  • Practice: Jan 16 (8:30-9:45 AM, 1:15-2:45 PM)
  • Test Session: Jan 17 (8:40-10:10 AM, 4:30-5:30 PM)
  • Practice: Jan 18 (11:00 AM-12:15 PM)

  • VP Racing SportsCar Challenge
  • Practice: Jan 16 (10:00-10:40 AM, 3:00-3:40 PM)
  • Qualifying: Jan 17 (10:25-11:00 AM)
  • Race 1: Jan 17 (2:00-2:45 PM) [Peacock]
  • Race 2: Jan 18 (1:20-2:05 PM) [Peacock]
  • IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
  • Practice: Jan 16 (11:00 AM-12:15 PM, 4:00-6:00 PM)
  • Test Session: Jan 17 (11:15 AM-12:45 PM, 3:10-4:10 PM, 6:30-8:30 PM)
  • Test Session: Jan 18 (9:45-10:45 AM, 2:30-4:00 PM)

Main Event: Rolex 24 At Daytona

January 24

  • Race Start: 1:40 PM ET [Peacock; NBC from 1:30-2:30 PM]

Supporting Races

Mazda MX-5 Cup

  • Practice: Jan 21 (1:00-1:40 PM, 4:15-4:45 PM)
  • Qualifying: Jan 22 (11:55 AM-12:15 PM)
  • Race 1: Jan 22 (5:15-6:00 PM)
  • Race 2: Jan 23 (10:00-10:45 AM)

BMW M Endurance Challenge At Daytona

  • Jan 23 (1:45-5:45 PM) [Peacock]

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