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Jan 29

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Ford Sweeps Podium of 50th Rolex 24

The Ford-powered programs of Michael Shank Racing (1st, 3rd) and Starworks Motorsport (2nd) swept the podium of the 50th Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday to open the 2012 season of the Grand-Am Rolex series. The No. 60 of MSR took first and the No. 6 third, while the Starworks No. 8 placed second after starting on the pole. Ford last swept the podium in 1966, its first victory in the 24-hour version of the event. Daytona, Fla. – Jan. 29, 2012 – Historic events are often filled with special moments, and the 50th anniversary of the Rolex 24 was no exception. Ford powered cars managed to sweep the podium of North America’s greatest endurance test at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday to ... FULL STORY »

Roush Yates Engines Sweep Podium in Historic 50th Rolex 24 at Daytona Rolex 24

Jack Roush Jr. wins Friday Continental Tire event also with Roush Yates power DAYTONA BEACH, FL (January 29, 2012) - Roush Yates Engines powered Ford Daytona Prototype series entries to a 1-2-3 "podium finish" in Sunday's 50th Running of the Rolex ... FULL STORY »

Ford Focus ST-R Competition Debut Postrace Quotes

Daytona, Fla. – Jan. 27, 2012– The Ford Focus ST-R made its competition debut in the Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge 2012 season-opener at Daytona International Speedway on Friday. Its debut was cut short, after it was involved in an ... FULL STORY »

Stevenson Motorsports Leads Chevrolet Contingent in Season Opener

GRAND-AM Road Racing Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Opens Season at Daytona International Speedway DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 27, 2012) – The No. 9 Stevenson Motorsports Camaro GS.R, driven by Matt Bell and John Edwards, got caught up in a last-lap ... FULL STORY »

Hillman Racing Hits the Track with Daytona 500 Champion Ward Burton

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 26, 2012) – Hillman Racing today announced that 2002 Daytona 500 Champion Ward Burton will make his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut behind the wheel of the No. 27 Hillman Racing Chevrolet with funding from State ... FULL STORY »

MOMO Returns to Racing at Daytona with a Vision for the Future

On the eve of the 50th Anniversary Rolex 24 At Daytona - the most anticipated sports car race in the history of North American motorsports - the event lost one of its most popular stars. Gianpiero Moretti, the man who ... FULL STORY »

General Mills and The Kroger Co. Team Up with Elliott Sadler and RCR for the 54th Running of the Daytona 500

Richard Childress Racing to field fourth entry for "The Great American Race" WELCOME, N.C. (January 25, 2012) - General Mills and The Kroger Co. announced today it will partner with Richard Childress Racing and veteran driver Elliott Sadler on the No. ... FULL STORY »

Ford Racing’s Focus ST-R Ready for Competition Debut at Daytona International Speedway in the Grand-Am 200
Posted 01.25.12
· Ford Racing Focus ST-R will make its competition debut this Friday afternoon running the Grand-Am 200 in the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge ST class as part of the Grand-Am weekend at Daytona International Speedway · Despite its close resemblance to the Focus ST road car, the Focus ST-R is ...FULL STORY »

2002 Rolex 24 Champion Max Papis Talks About the Late Gianpiero Moretti and His Experience Racing with Him in a MOMO Car
Posted 01.25.12
ABOUT MAX PAPIS: Max is one of the most versatile and accomplished race drivers in the world, a consummate professional who throughout his career combined natural talent, lots of hard work, focus, and sheer determination to win as he climbed each step, surpassing his limits and building an impressive résumé in ...FULL STORY »

AF Waltrip Racing, 2012 GRAND-AM Rolex 24 at Daytona Race Preview
Posted 01.25.12
CORNELIUS, N.C. — Sports car racers from around the world gather this weekend at Daytona International Speedway for the 50th anniversary of the Rolex 24. The 24-hour endurance race takes the green flag Saturday at 3:30 p.m. on SPEED-TV. Making its debut on the 3.56-mile road course is the AF ...FULL STORY »

Starworks Planning Fireworks at Daytona 24
Posted 01.25.12
THE PLOT: Starworks Motorsport has put together the cream of motor racing in their bid to win the watch at the 50th running of the Grand-Am Rolex 24 at Daytona this weekend (January 26-29). The #8 car line line-up – former Daytona 24 winner Ryan Dalziel, Venezuelans Alex Popow and Enzo ...FULL STORY »

BUBBA burger® Signs with JTG Daugherty Racing for Two Primary Races and Associate Sponsorship for 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Season
Posted 01.25.12
HARRISBURG, N.C. (January 25, 2012) - - Today JTG Daugherty Racing revealed BUBBA burger® has signed on with the racing organization as a primary sponsor for Bobby Labonte’s No. 47 Toyota Camry during the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. BUBBA burger is scheduled to have prominent position on Labonte’s car during ...FULL STORY »

New Corvette Daytona Prototype, Redesigned Team Chevy Racing Display Highlight Season-Opening Rolex 24-Hour at Daytona for Chevrolet
Posted 01.24.12
DETROIT – Chevrolet is ready to kick off the 2012 season with excitement both on and off the track. Daytona International Speedway is the setting for the debut of a new race car, new teams and a redesigned Team Chevy Racing Display for the running of the 50th anniversary of the Rolex ...FULL STORY »

2012 GRAND-AM 50th Anniversary Rolex 24 at Daytona Q&A with A.J. Foyt & Mario Andretti
Posted 01.24.12
An Interview With A.J. FOYT and MARIO ANDRETTI J.J. O'MALLEY: Good afternoon, everyone. Sorry for the brief delay, and welcome to this GRAND-AM teleconference as we get ready for the most anticipated road race in North American sports car history, the 50th anniversary Rolex 24 at Daytona. Today we visit with two of the greatest drivers in ...FULL STORY »

1998 & 2002 Rolex 24 Champion Didier Theys Talks About the Late Gianpiero Moretti and His Experience in Winning with Him in a MOMO Car
Posted 01.24.12
ABOUT DIDIER THEYS: Didier Theys is a vey accomplished race car driver that has made a name for himself in endurance racing. Didier Theys won the Rolex 24 At Daytona twice in 1998 and 2002. Theys raced the MOMO Ferrari with late Gianpiero Moretti for many seasons and holds the most ...FULL STORY »

1998 Rolex 24 Champion Arie Luyendyk Talks About the Late Gianpiero Moretti and His Experience Winning with Him in a Momo Car
Posted 01.23.12
ABOUT ARIE LUYENDYK: Luyendyk started racing in the early 1970s and moved to the United States in 1984, where he immediately won the Super Vee championship. With the help of sponsor Provimi Veal, Luyendyk ran his first full CART season in 1985, winning the rookie of the year title both ...FULL STORY »

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