Strong Early Interest Points to Full Grid for the 2026 Rolex 24 at Daytona

IMSA has reported an exceptionally strong wave of early interest for the 2026 edition of the Rolex 24 at Daytona, signaling another oversubscribed running of North America’s most prestigious endurance race. According to series officials, inquiries for entry have already climbed to nearly 90 teams, significantly surpassing the event’s limit and underscoring the continued growth and global appeal of the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

With the maximum grid capped at 61 cars, IMSA expects the field to be fully subscribed well in advance of the January classic. The early demand spans across all categories-GTP, LMP2, GTD Pro, and GTD-reflecting both a stable manufacturer presence and the ongoing surge of amateur and pro-am teams eager to compete on the historic high banks of Daytona International Speedway.

The Rolex 24 has been one of motorsport’s most competitive and internationally diverse events, and the anticipated oversubscription for 2026 reinforces its momentum as teams continue investing in new machinery and expanding multi-car programs. For IMSA, the interest is not only a testament to the strength of its rulebook and class structure but also to the global confidence in long-format sports car racing.

Further details, including confirmed entries and official testing schedules, are expected as IMSA moves closer to the Roar Before the 24 early next year. For now, the message is clear: the grid is filling fast, and the 2026 Rolex 24 is shaping up to be another blockbuster.