2016 WeatherTech Rolex 24 at Daytona at Halfway

The #72 SMP Racing Ferrari Battle on of the Corvettes entering the International Horseshoe just before the halfway point of the 2016 Rolex 24 at Daytona. Chris Jasurek/Epoch Times

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—Just past halfway, the 2016 WeatherTech Rolex 24 at Daytona is still a very interesting race.

After LMP2 cars dominated the first six hours, DPs took over for much of the second six, after the Shank Ligier blew its engine and left oil all over the track. The #02 Ganassi Riley-Ford had to hit the garages for a full brake change and lost a lot of laps. The #55 Mazda caught fire shortly after the 11-hour mark.

The #02 Ganassi Riley-Ford lost seven laps when it needed a brake replacement. Chris Jasurek/Epoch Times