In the IMSA GTP BOP at Daytona (Week 8), the Acura ARX-06 GTP is the top choice with a 1:33.168, combining strong straight-line speed, great traction on exits, and stability through high-speed sections. The Ferrari 499P follows closely, boasting the best top speed but higher fuel usage and weaker infield performance. The BMW M Hybrid V8 also shows competitive pace with good straight-line speed and traction. At the rear, the Cadillac V-Series.R GTP struggles the most, hampered by poor straight-line speed, lack of rear stability, and difficulties in the infield section. Weather for the session includes warm temperatures (28.89°C / 84°F), high humidity (80%), and a moderate southeast wind, with the track at 50% usage.
In the IMSA GTD BOP at Daytona, the Ford Mustang GT3 and Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) share the fastest lap time of 1:43.371. The Ford offers great balance and fuel efficiency, while the Porsche excels in qualifying trim but loses time through the bus-stop section. The Acura NSX GT3 ranks just behind, benefiting from strong traction and stability. The slowest performers here are the Lamborghini Huracan GT3 Evo, which lacks straight-line speed, and the BMW M4 GT3, which is easy to drive but lacks overall pace.
In the GT Sprint BOP at The Bend, the Ford Mustang GT3 leads the pack with a 1:44.836 lap, praised for its great rotation, kerb handling, and stability despite slight high-speed understeer. It’s followed closely by the Audi R8 LMS Evo II GT3 and Lamborghini Huracan GT3 Evo, both considered solid choices with strong pace, though the Lamborghini demands precise throttle control and can suffer from snap oversteer. At the bottom of the list, the Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) and Acura NSX GT3 struggle, with tendencies toward understeer and weaker handling characteristics, especially in direction changes.