Rolex 24: Early Engine Failure Ends Andy Lally's IMSA Farewell at Daytona
Andy Lally's final IMSA race ended prematurely during Hour 6 of the 63rd Rolex 24 At Daytona when his No. 44 Magnus Racing Aston Martin suffered a catastrophic engine failure at Turn 2, triggering the race's third full course yellow.
IMSA race car speeds through corner
Following the restart, Colin Braun took the overall lead in the Acura Meyer Shank Racing entry, overtaking Earl Bamber's No. 31 Cadillac and Felipe Nasr's No. 7 Porsche 963.
Current class leaders after six hours:
- GTP: Colin Braun (Acura Meyer Shank Racing)
- LMP2: Mathias Beche (PR1 Mathiasen Motorsports No. 52)
- GTD PRO: Connor De Phillippi (Paul Miller Racing BMW M4 GT3 EVO)
- GTD: Frederik Schandorff (Inception Racing Ferrari)
Notable developments:
- The 75 Express Mercedes-AMG GT3 retired with engine failure
- Meyer Shank Racing's No. 93 Acura returned 40 laps down after repairs
- TDS Racing's ORECA resumed racing following a gearbox change
Race statistics:
- Laps completed: 197
- Full course yellows: 3
- Official retirements: 2 (No. 63 Lamborghini SC63 and No. 75 Mercedes-AMG GT3)
"Not the final lap around here I was hoping for," Lally reflected after his career-ending retirement. "I've never had a failure like that in 25 years here. It's not the way to finish this story anyone would have wanted."
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