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Round 1

Daytona

March 28th

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Beginning with a Bang...

The GT Pro Invitational Championship kicks off its very first season on March 28th, and there’s no better place to start than the legendary Daytona International Speedway Road Course. This isn’t just any race—it’s the beginning of a brand-new series, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Daytona’s unique mix of high-speed banking and technical infield sections will push drivers to their limits, while the three-hour endurance format promises to test every team’s strategy and stamina. With the first-ever race of the series and a spot in the history books open, this opening round will set the benchmark for what’s to come in the championship.

For the drivers and teams, this is where reputations will be built and rivalries will ignite. Established veterans will want to assert their dominance, while fresh talent will be hungry to make a statement on one of the most iconic tracks in motorsport. Every lap, every overtake, and every pit stop matters in this new era of GT3 racing. The green flag drops at 8 PM AEDT—don’t miss your chance to witness history in the making as the GT Pro Invitational gets underway.

Track Insights

Daytona Road

Track

The Daytona International Speedway Road Course is a thrilling blend of speed and precision, combining the iconic high-banked oval with a technical infield section that demands focus and control. Spanning 5.73 kilometers (3.56 miles), the layout is famous for its flat-out blasts through the banking, intricate cornering through the infield, and the infamous Bus Stop chicane that tests both braking and composure. It’s a track where drafting battles dominate the straights, and sharp decision-making is key through the twists. Under the lights, Daytona transforms into an even greater spectacle, pushing drivers to their limits and rewarding those who can balance aggression with strategy.

Details

  • Location: Daytona Beach, Florida, USA
  • Length: 3.560 miles / 5.729 km
  • Opened: February 22, 1959
  • Turns: 12
  • Race Lap Record: 1:33.724 (  Alex Palou, Cadillac DPi-V.R, 2022, DPi)

Weather Forcast

View current weather forecast for the Daytona. Race will be launched based on real-world conditions as of 3PM Local Time for Race Day.

Race Details

Races:
1
Race Length:
3 Hours
Driver Requirements:
Min 2
Fuel Restrictions:
None

Practice

60 Minutes

7pm

Qualifying

20 Minutes

8pm

Grid Walk

10 Mins

8.20pm

Race

3 Hours

8:30pm

Post Race Show

10 Minutes

11.30pm

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