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VIDEO – Daytona 24 Hours erupts in chaos: multi-car crash ignites thrilling race for Porsche dominance

James Taylor by James Taylor
January 24, 2026
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VIDEO – Daytona 24 Hours erupts in chaos: multi-car crash ignites thrilling race for Porsche dominance

Daytona 24 Hours: Chaos Erupts as Porsche Rockets to the Front Amid Opening Lap Mayhem!

The Daytona 24 Hours has kicked off its 64th edition with a spectacular bang, sending shockwaves through the racing community! As the engines roared to life at the iconic Daytona International Speedway, fans were left gasping as a catastrophic multi-car pileup unfolded right at the start!

In a heart-stopping moment, the LMP2 class was thrown into disarray when the #11 TDS Racing car miscalculated its entry into Turn 1, triggering a chain reaction that left several competitors in the dust. The chaos didn’t stop there; the #4 CrowdStrike Racing by APR, #18 Era Motorsport, and #2 United Autosport all fell victim to the bedlam, showcasing just how quickly fortunes can change in endurance racing.

While the GTP class executed a clean getaway, the scene behind them was nothing short of apocalyptic. The #24 BMW M Team WRT GTP car found itself spinning uncontrollably at the treacherous Turn 2/3 chicane, narrowly avoiding disaster as other drivers showcased their incredible reflexes to dodge the potential catastrophe.

In stark contrast to the turmoil, the #7 Porsche Penske team, driven by Felipe Nasr, seized the opportunity to storm into the lead, setting their sights on clinching a third consecutive Daytona victory. But just when the dust seemed to settle, another calamity struck! The #28 RS1 Porsche GTD careened off course and slammed into a tire barrier mere minutes later, forcing the car to retire and sending the race into another full course yellow just 15 minutes after the start.

As the clock ticked down, racing resumed 25 minutes into the event with Nasr still leading the way, closely followed by the #93 Acura Meyer Shank Racing, which had started from pole position, and the sister #6 Porsche Penske, making for an electrifying top three!

The aftermath of the opening chaos saw only eight of the 13 LMP2 cars remaining on the lead lap. The #99 A0 Racing car, after starting in second place, found itself at the forefront, with the #343 Inter Europol Competition car hot on its heels, navigating the chaos expertly. Meanwhile, the pole-sitting #43 Inter Europol Competition car slipped back to third, a clear demonstration of the unpredictable nature of endurance racing.

In the GTD PRO battle, the #3 Corvette Racing team by Pratt Miller Motorsports held firm in the lead, maintaining their pole position advantage over the #75 75 Express Mercedes AMG GT3 and the #65 Ford Multimatics Motorsports. The GTD class was no less competitive, with the #36 DXDT Racing Corvette topping the leaderboard ahead of the #70 Inception Racing Ferrari and the #21 AF Corse USA Ferrari.

As the Daytona 24 Hours unfolds, this early chaos sets a thrilling tone for what promises to be an unforgettable race. Buckle up as we dive deeper into the heart of the action!

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