As 2025’s racing season takes shape, all eyes turn towards Daytona for its premier endurance event, the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. Attracting top performers across various racing disciplines including NASCAR drivers such as Shane van Gisbergen and Austin Cindric who hope for their inaugural win at this renowned endurance race, all eyes will soon turn toward this major motorsports race in 2025.
Past NASCAR Victors at the Rolex 24
AJ Foyt
Foyt was known for his vast racing success across different classes, winning both 1983 and 1985 Rolex 24 at Daytona events to cement his legendary standing within motorsport history.
John Andretti
The late John Andretti, carrying the famous Andretti legacy into NASCAR, also shone at Daytona before his stock car days, winning the 1989 edition of the Rolex 24 in a Porsche 962.
Mark Martin
Renowned for his NASCAR achievements, Mark Martin also celebrated a victory at the Rolex 24 in 1995, showcasing his versatility as a driver.
Jamie McMurray
In 2015, Jamie McMurray, alongside teammate Kyle Larson and IndyCar champions Tony Kanaan and Scott Dixon, led Chip Ganassi Racing to victory, blending NASCAR prowess with open-wheel talent.
Kyle Larson
The 2021 NASCAR Cup Champion, Kyle Larson, etched his name into the Rolex 24 history books with a win in the 2015 race, marking a significant achievement early in his NASCAR career.
AJ Allmendinger
Another active NASCAR Cup competitor with a Rolex 24 victory is AJ Allmendinger, who reached the pinnacle in 2012 with Michael Shank Racing.
Casey Mears
The Mears family legacy in motorsports was upheld by Casey Mears when he, Scott Dixon, and Dan Wheldon won the Rolex 24 in 2006 for Chip Ganassi Racing.
Jeff Gordon
After an illustrious NASCAR career, Jeff Gordon claimed a Rolex 24 victory in 2017, teaming up with Jordan and Ricky Taylor and Max Angelelii, capping off his competitive racing story on a high note.
Juan Pablo Montoya
Juan Pablo Montoya, a versatile driver with success across IndyCar, F1, and NASCAR, boasts three Rolex 24 wins, occurring in 2007, 2008, and 2013.
Scott Pruett
Scott Pruett may only have been active for a short period of time in NASCAR racing; yet his legacy lives on with five Rolex 24 wins to tie him for most wins ever in its history.
Who’s Next?
Jimmie Johnson, Chase Elliott, Kyle Busch and Tony Stewart have all competed in this iconic NASCAR event over its history; with 2019’s Rolex 24 at Daytona featuring both up-and-comers as well as experienced veterans alike – it promises to be as exhilarating a race as ever!