IndyCar Champ, Bowyer NASCAR go shopping for a Rolex

There is nobody, date single season for racing U.S.. Instead, there are several key events that combine to lead the way. As the roar of the week before 24 in the Daytona International Speedway infield road.

The roar is an open practice for teams and drivers planning to attend the historical event of the Rolex Replica 24 at Daytona sports car, which this year will take place on January 26-27.

Over the last two days, a number of important announcements were made by teams and events sanction of the Grand-Am event on this year. The ads including any driver queues competition.

Among the announcements:

Wayne Taylor Racing will head to the Grand-Am season with a new sponsor and take the track for the defense headquarters DIS IndyCar champion 24 times shared with a renewed range.

The sponsor of WTR in 2013, it was announced Thursday, will accelerate world, a software company that specializes in digital social media applications. The New York-based company will replace SunTrust WTR support life.

It was also announced that Ryan Hunter-Reay co-drive the Corvette Daytona Prototype racing WTR 24 hours. He joined rookie Jordan Taylor, who replaces brother Ricky Taylor as a full-time pilots team Corvette, and veteran Max Angelelli.

Hunter-Reay, Andretti Autosport, which leads to the car, enter the 24 just a few months after winning his first IndyCar championship.

Hunter-Reay, who is a veteran of 15 Grand-Am races and led to WTR owner Wayne Taylor racing in 2006, says the goal for 2013 24 is clear: to help himself and his first victory Taylor and Rolex Daytona replica watches.

"The range that we have here with Max and Jordan," said Hunter-Reay during a teleconference on Thursday: "I think this is one of the best out there so I think it is my even better in the Daytona 24 We .. accelerate the world on the side of the car. The car is amazing.

"English (Wayne Taylor) wants to win here. This team has been so close so many times. I hate to say it, but you're a bit due to a good result. Not going to say it is ready for victory, because I do not want anything bad luck.'s misfortune in recent years, has not really shown what the team is capable of. now we're ready to go for it. We are hungry for it . Gran organization to be part of, and I am very happy to be here. "

Jordan Taylor was competing in the GT cars the last two seasons, despite some experience RFP.

The headquarters team opened when they are older than her father, brother Ricky Taylor chose to go to the Spirit of Daytona organization co-drive the No. 90 Corvette DP next season.

"I would say this is the most important excited," said the young Taylor when asked about his feelings about his new job. "I was TB in recent years. I DP. 'S Nice to return to the high class, the main class that attracts the most attention. Was always proud to be in the GT class because I respect the guy a lot, and not feel they get the respect they deserve.

"Obviously, that came with the team of my father, a new identity to the world of speed, it's exciting. Especially Ryan, after his year last year, will be very fun to drive with him, another cool guy to be compared with the same team. really like it. I think we have a great chance of doing well. '

No. 69 AIM Autosport Team FXDD Racing Ferrari F458 will be driven by Emil Assentato, Anthony Lazzaro, Nick Longhi and Guy Cosmo.

Jeff Segal, Max Papis, Giancarlo Fisichella and Toni Vilander lead the No. 61 debut R.Ferri AIM Motorsport Racing with Ferrari F458.

The team will defend his title with a pair of Ferrari this season with the No. 61 entry is added to the AIM stable in a new partnership with Remo Ferri and R.Ferri Motorsport.

"I quickly moved to celebrate our first championship last year in an effort to extend AIM to direct two cars Ferrari GT campaign again in 2013 GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series," said Andrew Bordin, AIM / R.Ferri sports director and co-owner of the two inputs. "Although last year was our first full season with the Ferrari GT and showed us with three wins and the team and driver championships. We are more than ready for the challenge of two-car team and we look forward to working with Remo and compete and win with both cars. '

Waltrip Racing owners Rob Kauffman and Michael Waltrip announced that Michael will be held at the 51st Annual Rolex 24. Joining the pair behind the wheel of the Grand-Am version of the Ferrari 458 GT Sprint Cup driver Clint Bowyer NASCAR will veteran Rui Aguas and the road.

"The Rolex 24 at Daytona is the ultimate racing in the United States and a world-class event with enormous historical importance," said Kauffman. "We reached the final last year in our first attempt. The GT class is big and strong this year, but we'll do our best. You must be in it to win it. "

The AF Waltrip entry is a joint project of the Italian championship sports car team AF Corse and MWR. AF Waltrip and Kauffman sent Waltrip Ferrari racing sports cars in the world since 2010, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Sebring and Rolex 24 at Daytona last year.

Waltrip, a two-time Daytona 500 champion, said the Replica Rolex 24 should be on the bucket list of all racing fans.

"Daytona is always special if it is 24 hours or the Daytona 500," he said. "Last year was my first year at the Rolex 24, and it was great. Racecourse is awesome. During the day you can see families walking around the stadium to take in all the sights and night the place comes alive when the wheel of fortune and all race cars are on. driving pleasure and the fans are having fun. "

"I'm not really sure what I became," said Bowyer, who won three races and finished second in the 2012 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup driving for MWR. "Rob asked me to race and I said I would. Everyone tells me how much fun this race. So, I'm ready. Running 24 hours is a long time, but we'll do our best. '

Two American Le Mans Series class championship runner Jon Bennett PC will debut in the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona this year ALMS regular co-driver Colin Braun.

CORE Autosport The duo will join forces with Dr. Doran Racing Lowe, Jim and former Champ Car champion Paul Tracy in the new update Riley-Ford valid No. 77 Dallara DP.

Bennett Braun also played another round of the Endurance Championship of North America with Lowe, Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen. In addition, the duo will join the second round of the Rolex Grand-Am Racing Doran input on the circuit of the Americas Austin.

Doran Racing Rolex 24 lineup confirmed

Doran Racing has confirmed its line drive for the No. 77 Ford Dallara Daytona Prototype engine for the upcoming Rolex Replica 24 at Daytona. IndyCar Star Paul Tracy is set to join the next team neurosurgeon Dr. Jim Lowe, the team led by Kevin Doran. The team will perform 3 Gen Ford Dallara in 2013 Grand-Am North American Endurance Championship, mini-series, which consists of three endurance race held in the Grand-Am Rolex Series, which opens on 51 Rolex 24 at Daytona, scheduled for January 26-27. The team will take part in the official test session, "Roar before the 24" at Daytona starting from Friday.

The expanded portion of the race driver CEAN, Rolex 24 at Daytona and Sahlene at Glen 6 hours will be Jim Lowe and Paul Tracy with Colin Braun and Jon Bennett, the current ALMS driver, Prototype and Champions Challenge, the No. 05 team basic resources Composite Autosport Oreca FLM09. Tracy and Lowe returns to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Brickyard Grand Prix. The first race outside the NAEC additional program the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, with Braun and Bennett behind the wheel, on March 2. Other tests for the team is to be announced at a later date.

"Best of year is about continuity," said Lowe. "I'm excited to start with Kevin and his team, and driving with Paul. 'S level of comfort and familiarity between us all, and especially with Paul. We get along great, we run well together and we are both looking forward to the new season. Kevin and his team were a good fit and I look forward to the possibility that the same group of guys. This makes for a good recipe for success. "

This will be the second match for Lowe with Colin Braun. The two shared the No. 8 Starworks Motorsport Ford Riley on the 49th Replica Rolex 24 in 2011, along with Tomas Enge, Mike Forest and Ryan Dalziel. A young, but very experienced Braun proved a valuable mentor Lowe, who broke the prototype after six years in the Porsche GT3 Cup car.

"I'm very, very happy to work together again Colin Braun," said Lowe. "I really enjoyed working with him in my Prototype Starworks year for the first time in 2011. Was very helpful in training me quick DP and was a great friend. Colin is a great addition to our team because it provides a different level of speed and is probably one of the fastest shoes on the property in the prototype. Given his charity, Jon Bennett is an advantage to us, and it should not be difficult to maneuver around the Daytona road course. "

Special Event - to Unique Dining Experience During the Rolex 24 to benefit local charities

Racing enthusiasts from around the world and locals at Daytona International Speedway 26th January 2013 for the fourth time converging tastes of 24th The event, which exploits the NASCAR Foundation and the Daytona State College Foundation, offers a unique blend of food from 24 of the best restaurants in the area, a cigar bar, live jazz music, and the chance to win a Rolex replica watch to win.

Taste of 24 found in the back straight Grandstand Corporate Suites of Saturday 26 Januar 2013 from 18.00 bis 10.00 clock during the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway.

"Taste of the 24 is a great opportunity to support local charities enjoy exceptional food from 24 of the best restaurants in our region during the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona," Daytona International Speedway President Joie Chitwood III said. "The suites in the upper back straight Daytona offer a magnificent view of good food and all the drama, while the sports premier endurance racing North America."

Tickets are $ 95 per person and include parking Main Event, Taste of approval 24 events, a weekend pass to the Replica Rolex 24 at Daytona with access Sprint Community and the chance to win a Rolex watch. Tickets for children under 12 years can be purchased at the door for $ 24. Places will be limited.

Ferrari Challenge Racing adds Rolex 24 hours

The Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona race weekend, scheduled for January 24 to 27, just a little 'more Italian.

The Ferrari Challenge will take place twice at Daytona International Speedway during Speedweeks start the weekend.

The series, with the Ferrari 458 Italy, will run January 25th 11:45 and again at 10 am Jan. 26 before the start of the Rolex Watches 24.

The Ferrari Challenge is a long history in North America, a series of professional racing tent.

The Ferrari Challenge was created in 1993 and expanded to a full season of racing in North America in 1994. E 'was sanctioned by the Grand-Am Road Racing since 2001.

The Ferrari 458 Challenge race cars are prepared and maintained by the competition for Ferrari dealers, many of whom have formed teams racing series.

Finishers of the series in North America have the right to participate in the finals of the International Ferrari Challenge at Mugello, Italy, joining the best sailors in the Italian and European championships.

According to the website of the series, the challenge of "Ferrari has made many Ferrari owners the opportunity to enjoy the best songs of the continent, sharing of expertise and social aspects of the series with other Ferrari owners.

"The challenge has also given Ferrari enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy watching Ferraris in their natural environment. - The track"

The race number 51 of the Rolex 24 at Daytona is set to 26-27.

Team Sahlen ready for Daytona Rolex 24

Team Sahlen Racing made ​​their way from the lowest levels of sports car racing in the Grand-Am Rolex Series class marquee.

The competition team is testing two BMW Riley Daytona Prototype at Daytona International Speedway in preparation for the start of the DP in 26-27 Rolex 24 At Daytona. The test ends Wednesday.

The team began in the area now known as the Grand-Am Continental Class Challenge Touring Street in 2001. Twelve years later, they are preparing for a big show at Daytona Rolex Watches and all season DP Series championship run.

"We went through the whole ladder system in Grand-Am since 2001," The main driver will try Nonnamaker said Tuesday during a break. "We have taken the step.

"We won the championship ST, so moved to the next class, and then the next class. We are the first team has changed through the ranks."

Sahlen is short Sahlen Packing Company, headquartered in Buffalo, New York hotdogs producer since 1869. Sahlen and Nonnamaker racing family since 2006.

"There are partnerships in racing to stay together so long," said Nonnamaker. "Not just a name on a race car. We're very close."

After production-based racing cars Mazda RX-8 GT last season, the team is doing the movement of prototypes. He bought two chassis Action Express Racing Riley, Daytona Beach business owned by Bob Johnson.