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VIDEO – Daytona 24 Hours erupts in chaos: five-car crash ignites thrilling battle for Porsche lead

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
January 24, 2026
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VIDEO – Daytona 24 Hours erupts in chaos: five-car crash ignites thrilling battle for Porsche lead

Daytona 24 Hours Erupts into Chaos: Dramatic Opening Lap Sees Five-Car Pile-Up as Porsche Takes Charge!

The 64th edition of the iconic Daytona 24 Hours kicked off with a bang, plunging into absolute mayhem within moments of the green flag. As the high-stakes race commenced, spectators were left breathless by a catastrophic five-car collision at the very first corner of the LMP2 class, prompting officials to wave a full course yellow almost instantly.

While the GTP class cars, including the formidable #7 Porsche Penske, navigated the first turn with precision, all hell broke loose behind them. The #11 TDS Racing entry misjudged its approach, igniting a chain reaction that ensnared the #4 CrowdStrike Racing by APR, the #18 Era Motorsport, and the #2 United Autosport, all of whom found themselves tangled in the wreckage of the incident.

In a bizarre twist of fate, the #24 BMW M Team WRT GTP car spun out on its own at the notoriously tricky Turn 2/3 chicane. Spectators marveled at the extraordinary skill displayed by drivers behind it, who expertly dodged disaster to avoid an even larger catastrophe.

As the dust settled, it was the #7 Porsche Penske, piloted by the talented Felipe Nasr, that surged ahead, seizing the lead and setting its sights on a remarkable third consecutive Daytona victory. Just when it seemed the race could regain its composure, calamity struck again. The #28 RS1 Porsche GTD careened into the tire barrier at the first corner, suffering devastating damage and forcing an immediate retirement just 15 minutes into the event, resulting in yet another full course yellow.

After a nerve-wracking 25 minutes, the race finally returned to green flag conditions. At that point, Nasr maintained his commanding position at the front, flanked by the #93 Acura Meyer Shank Racing car, which had started from pole, and the sister #6 Porsche Penske, both eager to make their mark.

With the adrenaline still pumping from the tumultuous opening of the race, fans can only anticipate what thrilling twists and turns await in this legendary endurance battle. Buckle up—this is just the beginning!

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