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Background work

I’ve just finished writing up a race summary for this year’s Daytona 24-hour race and while I was disappointed we didn’t win, that has somewhat subsided since analysing how Multimatic got the Mazda to the race finish. Finishing any 24-hour race on the lead lap is an achievement, and sometimes the background work to get there is never heard about. So, here is an insight into our 24-hour race and preparation.

In November 2020, we had just finished the Sebring 12 hours and it was a bittersweet result. The no.55 car won, but the race

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