With 15 cars from 10 different manufacturers, GTD Pro is set to be fiercely contested at the 2026 24 Hours of Daytona. With three models (Ferrari 296, Ford Mustang, and Porsche 911) having received "Evo" updates, the Balance of Performance officials faced an uphill challenge in balancing the field.
Furthermore, in the GT3 classes, a certain amount of sandbagging is business as usual. No manufacturer wants to attract attention by showing too much pace during the pre-test. That’s why it is no surprise that three GTD cars posted a faster outright lap time than the best GTD Pro entry.
