Record-breaking nine women to compete in Daytona 24 Hours - who are the drivers?

The 2024 Daytona 24 Hours is a record-breaking event for female participation, with nine women taking the wheel. But who are they and who are they driving for?

The Daytona 24 Hours will start on Saturday 27 January 2024 and features a record-breaking nine women on the entry list. The opening round of the IMSA SportsCar Championship will take place at the Daytona International Speedway in Florida and is one of the most anticipated events on the sports car endurance racing calendar.

The event that started in its current 24-hour guise in 1966 takes place on the Sports Car Course layout which is 3.56 miles (5.73km) long. A total of 59 cars will be taking to the track across four classes; GTP, LMP2, GTD Pro and GTD.

Drivers from across the world will take part in the event, including nine women - an increase of two from 2023. The Iron Dames team will consist entirely of female drivers, with Gradient Racing, Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti and AF Corse also featuring women in their line-up.

Here’s everything you need to know about the female Daytona 24 Hours drivers:

Katherine Legge – Gradient Racing – GTD

Source: Autosport