Yesterday we made a list of things to look out for in the Roar Before the 24. Now that day 1 is complete, here’s a run down of the important, interesting and fun points.

Session 1

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Session 1 Results

Cadillac wasted no time parking themselves at the top. 1-2-3-4

Spirit of Daytona jumped straight into the Caddy pack, third behind #5 AXR and #10 WTR.

Best of the rest was CORE Autosport, 8 tenths off the lead Cadillac.

The new Mazda RT24-P did not run in session 1.

The updated BAR1 Riley also did not run.

It was Noah’s ark in GTLM as the cars went 2 by 2.

Ford led the single Risi entry, then Porsche and Corvette behind. All of the cars were within 9 tenths of each other

BMW appeared to have some teething problems, both cars not posting competitive times

In GTD, Blancpain champions GRT Grasser led the class with the Huracan GT3.

The Manthey Porsche was second, with the other GRT Lambo third.

Session 2

Session 2 Results

Cadillacs jumped to the top early in the session, but the CORE Autosports Oreca kept them from a clean sweep at the top.

The Cadillacs racked up the laps, completing more than any other car. Over 50 laps for the #5 AXR.

The #90 SoD Caddy caused a red flag when Eddie Cheever III nosed the wall.

Jackie Chan DC Racing made significant steps forward in session 2, posting times in the top 10.

Acura didn’t look particularly fast, but they did complete plenty of laps. Sandbagging, or working through a program?

The 99 Red Dragon missed the first hour, but was fast once it took to the track.

Mazda Team Joest had the #55 out early in the session, although currently 1.6 seconds off the pace.

The sister #77 did not make it to the track for any extended running. Installation laps only.

The #2 ESM Car had a full rear end change between the sessions. The ESM crew managed the change in under 2 hours.

Nick Tandy suffered a puncture during the session and had to return to the pits slowly.

Bruno Senna caused a red flag when he spun his United Autosports Ligier and stalled on track.

Performance Tech had to test the Oreca 07 – including the fuel tank size. The team ran the car out of fuel, causing it to stop on track. It was recovered by a flatbed truck and returned to the session.

The #51 Ferrari spun and caused a red flag. Maybe the AF Corse run Spirit of Daytona car was upset at having so many Aston Martin drivers behind the wheel.

Johannes van Overbeek had an amusing incident – pressed the drinks button and got the windscreen wipers!

Mixed running for most of the field, except for BMW. The new M8 is still not with the rest of the GTLM Pack

GRT Grass Lamborghini topped GTD again.

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