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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Jan 30, 2012 – Belardi Auto Racing’s 2011 Firestone Indy Lights driver, Jorge Goncalvez, and his Michael Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian teammates finished in third place at the 50th Anniversary of the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway less than 24 hours ago.

His first time at the endurance race, Jorge teamed up with GRAND-AM winner and NASCAR driver Michael McDowell, fellow Firestone Indy Lights driver Gustavo Yacaman and Formula Three Champion Felipe Nasr. Together they piloted the No. 6 Ford-powered Riley to a podium finish in the historic endurance race.

“The entire Belardi Auto Racing family is very happy for Jorge and the entire Michael Shank Racing team,” said Belardi Auto Racing owner, Brian Belardi. “We are so proud to see one of our former drivers on podium at such a renowned event. It was great to see Jorge, as well as Anders, competing at the 24 Hours, and we are all very proud of them both. I am sure they will continue their successes wherever 2012 takes them.”

Goncalvez’s 2011 Indy Lights teammate, Anders Krohn, also competed in the 50th Anniversary of the Rolex 24. Krohn had a great run in the No. 36 Yellow Dragon Motorsports car, with co-drivers John and Jarrett Andretti and Taylor Hacquard, until they were forced to retire due to mechanical issues in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Source: Belardi Auto Racing, Press Release