NASCAR chairman Jim France’s car wins Rolex 24 pole, then gets disqualified
January 23, 2026
NASCAR chairman Jim France’s Cadillac sports car won the pole for the Rolex 24 at Daytona but was disqualified after inspection. The No. 31 car, driven by Jack Aitken, failed inspection because of its rear skid block friction surface. This moved the Cadillac to the back of the top GTP class. One of Meyer Shank Racing’s Acuras was bumped to the front. The race, featuring 60 cars from 12 automakers, starts Saturday at Daytona International Speedway. Porsche Penske Motorsports seeks a third consecutive victory, while Meyer Shank Racing fields a strong lineup, including NASCAR driver AJ Allmendinger.