← Back to all racing news

NASCAR · Source: autosport.com

The year the legendary Daytona 24 Hours ran to six hours

The Daytona 24 Hours is easily one of the highlights of the sportscar racing calendar, and its twice-round-the-clock format is a huge part of the charm. Modelled after the Le Mans 24 Hours, it was originally conceived as a three-hour race, before switching to the same format as the French endurance classic in 1966. Since then, every single Daytona endurance event was scheduled for 24 hours ... Keep reading

Read full original report at autosport.com ↗
🏁 Never Miss a Motorsports Story

Get the 2-Minute Racing Briefing Every Morning at 8:00 AM CST

Join Formula 1, IndyCar, NASCAR, Endurance, and MotoGP fans getting the top paddock headlines in one free daily email.

Apex Paddock Pick · Collectors
LEGO Technic Formula 1 & Endurance Hypercar Sets
Build your own wind-tunnel-inspired Formula 1 or Le Mans prototype display model.
Shop F1 LEGO sets ↗
Want your brand featured here? Book a sponsor slot ↗

MORE RACING STORIES ON THE GRID