Scott Dixon’s chances of another Daytona 24 Hour win have suffered a blow 13 hours into the race.
The No.1 Chip Ganassi Racing Cadillac is currently in the pit garage with its engine cover off.
What initially appeared to be a routine brake change during a Full Course Yellow has turned into a lengthy repair job.
It seems the CGR crew have stumbled upon alternator issues.
The car is 12th overall, 15 laps behind the overall leaders, and doesn’t look to be getting a hurry on anytime soon.
Sebastien Bourdais, who was driving the No.1 at the time, has gotten out of the car.
What it means is there are now five of the original seven DPi cars in winning contention.
Jimmie Johnson came to blows with a GT car, and the No.48 Cadillac is in situ inside the team’s pit garage.
Earl Bamber and the No.2 Ganassi prototype are still running strongly.
During his stint, the Kiwi helped put the car back on the lead lap and quickly began making ground on the class leaders.
Bamber claimed the race lead midway through the 12th hour before handing command over to Marcus Ericsson.
Ericsson was struck with a penalty for contact with a rival car, but the No.2 is still in contention.
Kevin Magnussen is currently at the helm in second and is applying heavy pressure to leader Filipe Albuquerque.
Ferrari has the provisional lead in GT Daytona Pro. At the same time, Aston Martin holds a slim margin at the front of the GTD class.
