IMSA Alpha 2026 Daytona International Speedway IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Practice 1 LMP2 insights | Sector4 Labs

Nick Cassidys dominance and the struggles of backmarkers like Francois Perrodo and Jon Field highlight the disparities in performance. License inversions and co-driver gaps provide intriguing storylines, while manufacturer trends show ORE…

Key takeaway: Nick Cassidys dominance and the struggles of backmarkers like Francois Perrodo and Jon Field highlight the disparities in performance. License inversions and co-driver gaps provide intriguing storylines, while manufacturer trends show ORECAs overall competitiveness.

Biggest surprise: Jeremy Clarke, a Bronze driver, outperformed expectations by setting competitive lap times and outperforming several Gold and Silver drivers.

Top performers: Nick Cassidy, Alex Quinn, Pietro Fittipaldi, Mikkel Jensen, Oliver Jarvis

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