Jamie Chadwick Selected as Grand Marshal for 2025 Rolex 24 at Daytona

Jamie Chadwick Selected as Grand Marshal for 2025 Rolex 24 at Daytona

By Michael Anderson

January 16, 2025 at 03:50 AM

Three-time W Series champion Jamie Chadwick has been named Grand Marshal for the 63rd annual Rolex 24 At Daytona. As a Rolex brand ambassador, she will give the command to start engines for the prestigious 24-hour race.

Smiling female racer in racing suit

Smiling female racer in racing suit

"It is an honor to be Grand Marshal of the Rolex 24 At Daytona and, as the spiritual home of Rolex and motorsport, I am looking forward to reflecting on the history, while watching some great racing. I'm excited to be involved and hope to join the line-up at Daytona in the future," said Chadwick.

Chadwick's impressive racing career includes:

  • Three W Series championships
  • 2015 British GT Championship GT4 title
  • First female race winner in Indy NXT series in 14 years (2024)
  • Current European Le Mans Series LMP2 driver with IDEC Sport

Daytona International Speedway President Frank Kelleher praised Chadwick's appointment: "Jamie Chadwick is a true ambassador for global motorsport and the perfect representative to serve as Grand Marshal. Jamie has been a champion on the track since her earliest days of racing, and she has been at the forefront of promoting inclusivity in racing throughout her career."

Her role with IDEC Sport includes collaboration with Korean carmaker Genesis, as they prepare for their FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar debut in 2026.

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