IMSA SportsCar Championship 2026 500 2026-01-18 2026-01-18 https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/thumb/obueap1768402651.jpg https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/poster/lbphc31768341527.jpg The Roar Before the Rolex 24 is IMSA's annual pre-season event at Daytona International Speedway, serving as a crucial multi-day test and shakedown for teams in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, leading directly into the famous Rolex 24 endurance race the following weekend, with recent events featuring a mix of practice sessions, qualifying for the Rolex 24 grid, and races for support series like the Michelin Pilot Challenge, kicking off the IMSA season with high anticipation for new cars and driver lineups. 2415563