As is customary at the beginning of each year, iRacing kicks off its special events at the Daytona International Speedway with the iRacing ROAR. This event emulates the Roar Before 24 held annually as a prelude to the Daytona 24 Hours.
This race sets in motion two weeks of intense activity at the Florida circuit, both for real IMSA drivers and simracers who begin their year training and preparing for the legendary Daytona 24. While the classic race features competition among the lower divisions of IMSA, it serves as the grand preview for the first major event of the year. The event will be multiclass, with LMP3, GT4, and TCR Touring Cars sharing the track in pursuit of their respective category victories.
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TRACK INFO
| LOCATION | Daytona, USA |
| TURNS | 12 |
| LENGTH | 5.729 km |
RACES
| DATE | TIME |
| Timeslot #1 – 9/01/2026 | 22:00 GMT |
| Timeslot #2 – 10/01/2026 | 07:00 GMT |
| Timeslot #3 – 10/01/2026 | 12:00 GMT |
| Timeslot #4 – 10/01/2026 | 16:00 GMT |
| Timeslot #5 – 11/01/2026 | 00:00 GMT |
CARS
LMP3
| Ligier JS P320 |
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GT4
| BMW M4 GT4 |
| Ford Mustang GT4 |
| McLaren 570S GT4 |
| Aston Martin Vantage GT4 |
| Mercedes-AMG GT4 |
| Porsche 718 Cayman Clubsport MR |
Touring Car
| Audi RS 3 LMS |
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| Honda Civic Type R |
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| Hyundai Elantra N TC |
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| Hyundai Veloster N TC |
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BOP
RACE INFO
| RACE START | Rolling |
| SIM DATE | January 18, 2026 |
| SIM START | 1:00 PM |
| FIELD SIZE | 60 cars |
| LAPS | 2,4 hours (144 minutes) |
QUALIFYING
Attached & Solo – 8 Minutes for 2 Laps
DRIVER INFO
| LICENSE | License – D 4.0 Road |
| WARM UP | 30 minutes |
| INCIDENTS | Drive Through Limit: 20 incs and every 10 incs after |
| IRATING | Yes |
| SAFETY RATING | Yes |
| FAST REPAIRS | No |
| SPLIT INFO | The splits will be divided by the iRating. The iRating of the drivers registered for the race will be taken into account in the calculation of the total iRating. |
| DRIVERS | Min: 1 – Max: 16 |
See you on the track!
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