more headlines from before & after the Roar Before The Rolex 24

Plenty more in the realm of news from before and after the Roar Before The Rolex 24, via motorsport.com.  This update includes breaking down every test session at the Roar.

Wright Confirms Jaminet and Renauer for Rolex 24

https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/wright-confirms-jaminet-and-renauer-for-rolex-24-991376/?s=1

Tandy pushed for 2018 IMSA return over WEC

https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/tandy-pushed-for-imsa-return-over-wec-in-2018-991637/?s=1

Alonso "out of my comfort zone" in Daytona 24 Hours
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/alonso-rolex-daytona-24-hours-992129/?s=1

Alonso reveals special Daytona 24 Hours helmet design
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/alonso-reveals-special-daytona-helmet-992551/?s=1

Norris aims to prove himself to Alonso at Daytona

https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/norris-wants-to-prove-himself-to-alonso-at-daytona-992655/?s=1

Risi Ferrari won't contest full IMSA season
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/risi-competizione-ferrari-full-season-992703/?s=1

Ganassi named Grand Marshal of Daytona 24 Hours
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/chip-ganassi-daytona-24-hours-grand-marshall-993018/?s=1

Alonso turns first laps at Daytona in Roar test
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/alonso-daytona-test-rolex-sportscar-993039/?s=1

Roar test #1: Cadillac dominates as Alonso's car sets top six pace

https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/roar-test-1-cadillac-dominates-as-alonsos-car-laps-in-top-six-993052/?s=1

This has been announced already, but Scott Pruett will retire at the end of the Rolex 24 at Daytona later this month.

Pruett to retire after Rolex 24
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/pruett-to-retire-after-rolex-24-993076/?s=1

Alonso using Rolex 24 as basis for Le Mans decision

https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/alonso-using-daytona-as-pointer-to-le-mans-24-hours-decision-993078/?s=1

Roar test #2: Albuquerque puts AXR Cadillac on top

https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/albuquerque-puts-axr-cadillac-on-top-at-daytona-993095/?s=1

IMSA would be "naive" to expect Indy-like Alonso impact
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/alonso-daytona-indy-naive-atherton-993133/?s=1

Roar test #3: Taylor heads Vautier in Cadillac 1-2
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/roar-test-3-taylor-heads-vautier-in-cadillac-1-2-993266/?s=1

Roar test #4: Nasr puts Action Express Cadillac on top

https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/roar-test-4-nasr-puts-action-express-cadillac-on-top-993299/?s=1

Roar test #5: Nasr quickest as Alonso turns first night laps

https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/roar-test-5-alonso-turns-first-night-laps-as-axr-stays-on-top-993317/?s=1

Roar test #6: Vautier puts Spirit of Daytona on top

https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/roar-test-6-vautier-puts-spirit-of-daytona-on-top-993508/?s=1

Roar test #7: Nasr heads prequalifying session
https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/roar-test-7-nasr-heads-prequalifying-session-993521/?s=1

Roar test #8: Wayne Taylor Racing leads final practice

https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/roar-test-8-wayne-taylor-racing-leads-final-practice-993544/?s=1

Alonso: Ligier "needs more pace" to contend for Daytona win

https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/alonso-ligier-needs-more-pace-to-contend-for-daytona-win-993548/?s=1

Corvette's top time was result of tow, says Gavin

https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/corvettes-top-time-was-result-of-tow-says-gavin-993553/?s=1

Penske Acura drivers positive about Rolex 24 prospects

https://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/penske-acura-drivers-positive-about-rolex-24-prospects-993558/?s=1