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WRT BMW Locks Out Night Session as IMSA Prototype Testing Wraps at Daytona

Prototypes wrapped up mileage after a reliability‑focused run that doubled as an early look at 2026 spec changes.

Overview

  • Team WRT’s BMWs finished 1‑2 in the Saturday night session, with Marco Wittmann fastest at 1:36.697 ahead of Dries Vanthoor by 0.073 seconds.
  • Nico Pino put JDC‑Miller’s 2025‑spec Porsche 963 on top in Session 4 with a 1:36.015, ending Meyer Shank Racing’s earlier run at the front.
  • Colin Braun led Session 3 for Meyer Shank Racing’s No. 60 Acura ARX‑06 with a 1:36.231 as all 11 GTP cars turned laps in a tightly grouped field.
  • Pratt Miller’s No. 73 frequently paced LMP2 through the day before CrowdStrike Racing by APR led the night; Magnus Racing topped multiple GTD runs and Winward led GTD Pro.
  • Red flags and off‑track issues punctuated the program, including Magnus’ Turn 6 stop and AO Racing’s LMP2 off and loose wheel, with GT‑only sessions to conclude Sunday.