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2024 HSR Classic 24 Hours: Celebrating a Decade of Historic Endurance Racing

79 Alain RŸede 1965 /2002 Shelby CSX-4000 Group A Chuck Andersen
79 Alain RŸede 1965 /2002 Shelby CSX-4000 Group A

Photography by Chuck Andersen.

The 10th edition of the Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) Classic 24 Hours concluded at Daytona International Speedway with a thrilling display of endurance and competition. Featuring over 140 teams, cars, and drivers from across the globe, this iconic tribute to the Rolex 24 at Daytona delivered 24 hours of intense racing across six run groups.

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5 Chris MacAllister 72 Gulf Mirage M6
00 Jim Norman / Joshua Norman 80 Porsche 935 K3
15 Angus Rogers / Kevin Wheeler 1973 Porsche 911 RSR
34 Graham Adelman-Andy Willis 76 Chevron B36
152 Mike Smith / R Hyett 80 Porsche 935 K3
Group B

Memorable Wins in Six Run Groups

5 GŽrard Lopez / M Fassler 2019 Cadillac DPI-VR Chuck Andersen
5 GŽrard Lopez / M Fassler 2019 Cadillac DPI-VR

Five groups crowned first-time winners, while one group celebrated a repeat champion. Each group competed in four sessions over two days, showcasing a mix of dominant performances and dramatic finishes.

Standout performances included:

  • Run Group F: Pierce Marshall and Eric Foss achieved a long-awaited victory in the Matador Motorsports Cadillac DPi. This marked Marshall’s first Classic Daytona win, completing a rare triple crown of HSR endurance events.
  • Run Group B: Jim Norman and Scooter Gabel secured a commanding victory in a Porsche 935 K3, marking the first win for this model in the event’s 10-year history.
  • Run Group A: Gérard Lopez and Marcel Fassler repeated their success from 2023, dominating in a Lola T70 Mk III with a significant lead.

Closer Contests and Dramatic Finishes

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165 Carmine Reppucci 2015 Porsche 991.1
901 Phil Glisdorf 2005 Porsche 996.1
34 Shaun McKaigue- L Dumoull 2012 Porsche 997.3 GT3
92 Colin Dougherty 2008 Porsche 997.1
Group 10-11

While some groups saw decisive wins, others delivered high drama:

  • Run Group D: Todd Sloan’s Riley XX Daytona Prototype overcame a late-race inspection and narrowly held off competition as a rival car faltered due to mechanical issues.
  • Run Group E: The most closely fought group, with six cars vying for victory in the final segment. Michael Merritt and Steve Dunn edged out Mike and Andrew Jordan by just over 11 seconds in a Porsche 991.2 Cup, marking the event’s closest finish.
  • Run Group C: Cory Friedman piloted an Autometrics Porsche 993 RSR to victory, highlighting the car’s rich history as a former competitor in the Rolex 24.

Honoring a Decade of Excellence

96 Vincent Barletta / R Foley 2010 BMW Z4/GTDGrid Group E Chuck Andersen
96 Vincent Barletta / R Foley 2010 BMW Z4/GTD
Grid Group E

Longtime competitor Gray Gregory and his team were celebrated for their achievements, including seven Classic victories and a rare triple sweep of HSR’s flagship endurance events. New winners received custom wall clocks from B.R.M. Chronographes, adding a unique touch to the milestone event.

173 Patrick Lindsey 2009 Porsche 997.2Grid Group E Chuck Andersen
173 Patrick Lindsey 2009 Porsche 997.2
Grid Group E

The 2024 HSR Classic 24 Hours reaffirmed its reputation as a pinnacle of historic endurance racing, blending nostalgia, competition, and the spirit of motorsport at one of the world’s most iconic tracks.

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