Rolex 24 at Daytona resumes after rain delay

The Rolex 24 at Daytona has resumed after a stoppage of more than 90 minutes for rain. Fernando Alonso is the overall race leader.

The stoppage was the first for rain since 2004 and came after a lengthy period run under caution. Drivers complained the turns at Daytona International Speedway were too slick to continue but IMSA said it was going back to green. The series then abruptly changed its mind and brought the cars to pit road to wait out the weather.

The clock continued to run on the 24-hour endurance event during the stoppage.

It was still raining when IMSA called the drivers back to their cars, but they were sent on track under yellow. Battling changing weather conditions and attrition…