Overview
- Post-qualifying inspection found excessive rear skid block wear on the No. 31 Whelen Action Express Cadillac, voiding Jack Aitken’s 1:33.939 and moving the car to the rear of the GTP field.
- Renger van der Zande inherits the Motul Pole Award in the No. 93 Meyer Shank Racing Acura, with the No. 40 Wayne Taylor Racing Cadillac elevated to the front row and Porsche Penske’s No. 7 starting third.
- The No. 1 Paul Miller Racing BMW was dropped to the back of GTD Pro for a camber compliance violation, while Alexander Sims’ No. 3 Corvette retains GTD Pro pole.
- Action Express demonstrated race-pace potential despite the penalty as Earl Bamber paced Thursday night practice in the No. 31 Cadillac.
- Class poles stand with Jeremy Clarke for Inter Europol in LMP2 and Zacharie Robichon for Heart of Racing in GTD, as IMSA allows a specified Endurance Soft tyre window for GTP during the race.