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5 awesome moments captured at #Rolex24

Cape Town - Nascar legend Jeff Gordon collected his first ever Rolex24 victory with the Wayne Taylor Racing team, in their modified Cadillac, at the Daytona International Speedway on Sunday. 

The top three finishers after 24 hours were:

1. Cadillac DPi-V.R Cadillac DPi 659 laps

2. Mustang Sampling Racing Cadillac DPi 659 laps

3. VisitFlorida Racing Multimatic/Riley 658 laps

In the GT Le Mans class, Dirk Mueller gave Ford Chip Ganassi Racing a win in the Ford GT. It was the second time the foursome had won a 24-hour race after their win in Le Mans last year.

We've collected five images (and some video) from the race:

1. The winning team celebrates their momentous victory. 

Folks, we just have to say it doesn't get any better than this! #Rolex24 @rickytaylor_10 @jordan10taylor @jeffgordonweb @imsa_racing

A photo posted by Wayne Taylor Racing (@waynetaylorracing) on

2. This epic video of Lamborghini's racing in the night at #Rolex24.

A video posted by Lamborghini (@lamborghini) on

3. This Audi R8 caught in the lights.

A photo posted by Ted Gushue (@tedgushue) on


4. Porsche's 911 RSR made its first competitive outing, finishing second in their class. 

A photo posted by Porsche (@porsche) on

5. The sound of these Porsches and Lamborghinis.

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