United Dominates Bronze Session to Close Out 2025 Roar at Daytona
The 2025 Roar Before The Rolex 24 concluded with a Bronze-only test session at the Daytona International Speedway, marking the end of an eventful weekend of racing action. United Autosports emerged as the dominant force in this final session, showcasing their prowess on the track.
United Autosports Sets the Pace
With just 20 cars participating in three categories – LMP2, GTD Pro, and GTD – United Autosports took the lead with Daniel Goldburg behind the wheel of the No. 22 ORECA. Goldburg’s impressive lap time of 1m40.613s, achieved 75 minutes into the session, solidified United’s position at the top of the leaderboard.
Strong Performances Across the Field
As the session progressed, other drivers also made their mark on the track. George Kurtz in the No. 04 Crowdstrike ORECA secured the second position with a time of 1m40.858s, closely followed by Nick Boulle in the No. 2 ORECA and Jon Field from Inter Europol.
In the GTD category, Anthony McIntosh of Van der Steur Racing Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Evo set an impressive lap time of 1m48.459s, while Kenny Habul in the No. 75 75 Express GTD Pro Mercedes claimed the second spot.
Exciting Start to the Season
After three days of intense testing, the overall fastest time of the weekend was set by Dries Vanthoor in the No. 24 BMW Team RLL M Hybrid V8 in GTP, showcasing the high level of competition among the teams.
The event also saw standout performances from drivers like Malthe Jakobsen, Andrea Caldarelli, and Franck Perera, highlighting the talent and skill present in the field.
As the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship gears up for the upcoming Rolex 24, fans can expect more thrilling action on the track as teams and drivers continue to push the limits of performance.
This weekend’s Roar at Daytona was a testament to the dedication and passion of everyone involved in the world of motorsports, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead. Let’s buckle up and get ready for some heart-pounding racing action!
