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JJ Racing Team Finished Daytona 24 in 8th Place After Intense Battles

The legendary Daytona 24 race, one of the largest and most-watched events on the iRacing platform, presented JJ Racing Team with significant challenges but also valuable experience. Competing against top sim racing teams, including professional stables like Team Redline led by F1 driver Max Verstappen, JJ Racing Team secured 8th place in their performance group in the LMP2 category. The race spans a full 24 hours, requiring drivers to rotate regularly, with team strategy playing a crucial role in achieving the best results.

Preparation and a Strong Start

Before the race, the team focused intensely on training and optimizing the setup for the LMP2 prototype. Tomáš Hora handled qualifying with an outstanding performance, securing pole position in the LMP2 category. The first hours of the race showcased a perfect collaboration between drivers Tomáš Hora and Petr Hermoch, who built a lead of one full lap by the third driver swap. František Kaštovský then took the wheel to continue the night sprint.

Collisions and a Challenging Night

Unfortunately, the night phase brought misfortune and a series of incidents that significantly impacted the outcome. The first issue occurred around midnight when a higher-category GTP car executed an ill-fated overtaking maneuver in the famous Bus Stop chicane, sending JJ Racing Team’s car into the barriers. Repairs in the pits took nearly 13 minutes, dropping the team to the back of the field.

Another setback came in the form of a collision with a GT3 car, adding another 7 minutes of repair time. Despite these challenges, the team persevered and continued racing. However, a double drive-through penalty near the end of the race ultimately sealed the 8th place finish.

Driver Comments:

František Kaštovský:
„LMP2 was a challenge for me. During my first night sprint, I went off into the grass while avoiding a collision and ended up in the wall. That cost us precious time. Later, I had another incident with a GT3 car, which caused further delays. I’m disappointed that my mistakes contributed to losing a better result, but I’m proud of the team and our determination.“

Tomáš Hora:
„The race started perfectly for us, and even though I dropped to 4th during my second stint, we managed to regain the lead. Unfortunately, the night phase brought a series of errors and collisions that cost us a better finish. Still, I’m glad we completed the race, which is no small feat in events of this scale.“

Petr Hermoch:
„The pace we maintained during the first 12 hours was fantastic. Unfortunately, the night incidents pushed us back to 8th place, but finishing the race is still a significant achievement.“

Daytona 24 – Sim Racing at Its Peak

The Daytona 24 is one of the biggest sim racing events of the year, where the world’s top teams compete. Despite the setbacks, JJ Racing Team demonstrated determination and resilience throughout the race.

We thank our fans, partners, and the organizers for their support and look forward to tackling more racing challenges this season. The full race calendar can be found on the JJ Racing Team website.

Photo: iRacing