Rolex 24: Multi-Car Wreck Forces Three Teams to Retire in Hour 9

Rolex 24: Multi-Car Wreck Forces Three Teams to Retire in Hour 9

By Michael Anderson

January 29, 2025 at 07:58 PM

Nine hours into the Rolex 24, a major wreck has significantly impacted the race. IMSA officials confirm all five drivers involved - Louis Deletraz, Nick Boulle, Chris Cumming, Jordan Pepper, and Max Hesse - were cleared by the infield care center without injuries.

Race car on track at speed

Race car on track at speed

Three cars have officially retired following the incident:

  • No.40 WTR Cadillac
  • No.2 United ORECA
  • No.9 Pfaff Lamborghini

The No.73 Pratt Miller ORECA and No.48 Paul Miller BMW are undergoing repairs.

Current Race Leaders:

LMP2 Class:

  • 1st: AO Racing (Jonny Edgar) - 8-second lead
  • 2nd: ERA Motorsport (Paul-Loup Chatin)
  • 3rd: AF Corse (Dylan Murry)

GTD PRO Class:

  • 1st: Ford Multimatic Motorsports (Frederic Vervisch) - No.65 Ford Mustang GT3
  • 2nd: GetSpeed Mercedes-AMG GT3 (No.69)
  • 3rd: AO Racing Porsche (Laurin Heinrich) - No.77
  • 4th: Ford (Mike Rockenfeller) - No.64

GTD Class:

  • 1st: Heart of Racing Team (Mattia Drudi) - 10-second lead
  • 2nd: Forte Racing Lamborghini (Misha Goikhberg) - No.78
  • 3rd: Inception Racing Ferrari (Ollie Millroy) - No.70

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