United Autosports USA Finally Claims Rolex 24 LMP2 Victory After Six-Week Wait
IMSA has officially recognized United Autosports USA as winners of the Rolex 24 LMP2 class during a special ceremony at Sebring, six weeks after their victory in Daytona.
Three racers in driving suits
Daniel Goldburg, Paul di Resta, Rasmus Lindh, and James Allen received their winners' trophies and Rolex timepieces following Tower Motorsports' post-race disqualification. Allen made a special trip to Sebring for the ceremony despite not competing in the upcoming race.
United Autosports team leadership also celebrated the victory, with General Manager Billy Glavin purchasing his own Rolex to commemorate the win. CEO Richard Dean accepted the team owner's trophy during the ceremony, which featured the winning No. 22 ORECA 07 displayed against a Rolex 24 backdrop.
The podium reshuffling saw Riley's team of Gar Robinson, Felipe Fraga, and Josh Burdon promoted to second place, while PR1 Mathiasen Motorsports' Rodrigo Sales, Mathias Beche, and Benjamin Pedersen claimed third. Notable absences included Felipe Massa (Riley) and Ben Keating (PR1 Mathiasen Motorsports).
The victory positions United Autosports' No. 22 car as the current LMP2 championship leader with 385 points, ahead of Riley's No. 74 entry with 343 points.