2025 Rolex 24 at Daytona: How to watch, schedule, TV info, start times, entry lists, notable drivers, more

The 2025 Rolex 24 at Daytona, a prestigious 24-hour endurance race, is currently underway at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. The event commenced on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 1:40 PM Eastern Time (7:40 PM West Africa Time) and will conclude on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at the same time.

Race Schedule and Broadcast Information:

Start Time: Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 1:40 PM ET (7:40 PM WAT)

End Time: Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 1:40 PM ET (7:40 PM WAT)


Viewing Options:

For viewers in Nigeria, the race is available for streaming through IMSA’s official platforms:

IMSA.tv: Provides live streaming of the race.

IMSA’s YouTube Channel: Offers live coverage of the event.


Notable Drivers and Teams:

This year’s race features a star-studded lineup, including:

Álex Palou: Reigning INDYCAR champion, competing in the Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) class with the Acura ARX-06 #93 for Meyer Shank Racing.

Scott Dixon: Six-time INDYCAR champion.

Austin Cindric: 2022 Daytona 500 champion.

Felipe Nasr: 2024 Rolex 24 winner.

Dane Cameron: 2024 Rolex 24 GTP winner.

Tom Blomqvist: Two-time Daytona 24 winner.

Colton Herta, Romain Grosjean, and Kevin Magnussen: Notable participants in this year’s race.


Race Classes:

The competition is divided into four classes:

1. Grand Touring Prototype (GTP): Top-tier prototype race cars.


2. Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2): Secondary prototype class.


3. GT Daytona Pro (GTD PRO): Professional grand touring cars.


4. GT Daytona (GTD): Grand touring cars with both professional and amateur drivers.



Each class features a diverse lineup of teams and drivers, contributing to the dynamic and competitive nature of the event.

For a detailed schedule, entry lists, and additional information, you can visit the official IMSA event page.

Please note that the race is ongoing, and for the most current updates, it’s advisable to follow live coverage through the mentioned streaming platforms.