The final IMSA Esports Global Championship event of the 2025 season, the Michelin 240, kicks off today at the famed Daytona International Speedway. Closing in on the conclusion to the fourth season, the 52 entered teams will finish their fight for the crown across the two class championships, with 20 teams competing in the Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) class and 32 teams taking on the Grand Touring Daytona (GTD) class. Bringing the classes back together once more, both classes will race for glor

In February 1989, Dale Earnhardt wrecked hard during a practice session at Daytona — not in a race, not in qualifying, but while simply preparing for speed. The crash destroyed the car, yet Earnhardt walked away and later spoke candidly about what happened. Behind the scenes, legendary car owner Junior Johnson echoed growing concerns across the garage: the cars were getting too fast for Daytona. It was a moment that didn’t change the rulebook overnight — but it planted a seed that NASCAR couldn’