Teams and drivers ready for the Roar before the Rolex24 at Daytona International Speedway

Thursday was all about getting cars ready for technical inspection and for driver to get their official photo taken for the season.

Quite a busy day in the garage area as team members were assembling the cars, some in a more relaxed manner than others.

First practice session gets underway this morning at 9am for the Prototype Challenge where Aaron Povoledo will take his Westport Yachts Ligier LMP3 by Conquest racing to the track.

Followed at 9:45 by the Michelin Challenge. We’ll keep an eye on some of the Canadian competitors in that series.

Then, scheduled for 11am is IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship. Scott Hargrove and Zach Robichon will be sharing the driving duties in the Pfaff Porsche Castrol GT3 R entry.

Daniel Morad will be in the MONTAPLAST by Land Motorsport R8 LMS GT3. Romain De Angelis is to drive the Audi Canada effort in an R8 LMS GT3 as well.

AIM Vasser Sullivan will make their debut in the Series as well with their two Lexus RC F GT3.