IndyCar champion Hunter-Reay to race in the Rolex 24

IndyCar champion Ryan Hunter-Reay will work with Wayne Taylor Racing regular Max Angelelli and Taylor Jordan in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series' season-opening Rolex Replica 24 at Daytona.

Wayne Taylor Racing announced on Thursday that will drive the No. 10 Velocity Corvette Dallara DP World running January 26 to 27.

Last year, Hunter-Reay helped propel the No. 2 Starworks Motorsport Ford Riley with 10-place finish in the team with Marco Andretti, Scott Mayer and Michael Valiant.

Hunter-Reay won the series '2007 endurance race of 1000 km at Miller Motorsports Park in Utah, in partnership with Marc Goosens and Jim Matthews.

Additionally, NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Clint Bowyer will work with Michael Waltrip Racing owners Michael Waltrip and Rob Kauffman and Rui Aguas road racer in Ferrari 458 GT.

GRAND-AM: Magnus introduce two Porsche for Rolex 24

Almost eleven months after taking the team for the first time GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series GT victory in the historic anniversary 50 years of the Rolex replica 24 at Daytona, Magnus returns with two cars racing team intended to repeat the success.

Compete against one of the most competitive in the history of the event, the team had a surprise victory in 2012, leading a 1-2-3 to make Porsche cars in the top five all finished within two laps of difference. Stories that boasts that includes everything from the first team victory for the triumphant return of GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series veteran Andy Lally full-time competition, the team's success at Daytona throw a phenomenal season, which should include: win the Brickyard inaugural Grand Prix, winning the Endurance Championship in North America and, finally, to end the season as the top Porsche.

With only two weeks until the roar before the 24 official pre-season test, not the equipment. 44 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup will feature many of the same ingredients of 2012. With teammates Andy Lally and John Potter returned with a full season, the Porsche Works Driver Richard Lietz also meet with the group of Daytona. Lietz, Austria, Magnus Racing has participated to all those who entered the Rolex 24.

New for 2013, the team also welcome veteran Nicolas Armindo without Porsche. 44 programs. Armindo, the reigning European Le Mans Series (ELMS) GTE-AM class Champions, the campaign will be in his second event ever replica Rolex 24, and the first for Magnus Racing. Known for his skill in a Porsche, the French team arrives as a two-time champion ELMS, and the first non-German in 20 years to win the title of the Porsche Carrera Cup in Germany.

Adding to the strength of the team, Magnus Racing is also proud to announce a second ticket for the event, in the form of her sister. 45 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup

With a list of drivers on loan from Fall Line Motorsports, competing in the challenge GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car, veteran line-up: Mark Boden, Al Carter, Charles Espenlaub, Putman Hugh Plumb and Charlie work together in search of victory.

Boden, owner of Fall Line Motorsports, has competed in six seasons in GRAND-AM competition. Taking three podiums GS last year, along with eight wins in SCCA national events, lead resident of Illinois for the first time in the Rolex 24. Mark will join BCKSTGR support, a program dedicated to rewarding the bridge between social media users and brands they want.

Al Carter, from Delaware, returns for his third Rolex replica watches 24 in succession after a phenomenal 2012 season. Next to compete in a closely contested season Continental GS, Carter took his first professional athlete ever triumph in the last race of the American Le Mans Series Baltimore year'sGrand. Carter will run the race with the support of theb + Foundation, a foundation dedicated to research assistance, awareness and financial support to families of children with cancer and Eagle Tech, a leader in product engineering and digital audio.

Charles Espenlaub, Florida, is a veteran of the ladder. A well-known figure in sports car racing, Espenlaub joins the team not only as three times Grand-Am competition, but also shares the 2010 Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge GS Championship with fellow Charlie Putman team. Charles Best result was third at Daytona in 2011.

Charlie Putman is also a veteran of the series. For native of Texas, the top step of the podium is familiar territory. Driving with Charles Espenlaub for several seasons, the duo has achieved a remarkable feat in 2010, when they managed to get not only a winning season in GRAND-AM, but in the end taking the championship series. No stranger to endurance racing, Putman also claimed victory in the 25 Hours of Thunderhill in 2008. Charlie will join the team with the support of restrictions Safecraft, industry-recognized manufacturer of security products for the entire range of motorsport, including Magnus Racing Porsche.

Another veteran of the series, Hugh Plumb complete failure. 45 Entry with an eye toward victory. After four wins and podiums in 25 race GRAND-AM, the friendly driver in Pennsylvania is a great prestige in the paddock, with additional requests, such as help in three different constructors' championships throughout his career. He is also a skilled athlete Plumb, having competed in 10 triathlons, including the chapel coast relay, the longest foot race in the world.

Defending Rolex Champions Chip Ganassi racing tracks ready for Daytona

Pruett and Rojas will remain as the main driver of the team in 2013. Samples are from Daytona Montoya, Kimball, Dixon, Franchitti, McMurray and the hand is Riley Daytona Prototype BMW CGRFS are connected.

 Six-time and reigning GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series Champions (2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012) Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) today announced its long season for 2013, including its driver- up for the Rolex Replica 24 Hours of Daytona.

Long Time yields partner Telmex as the main sponsor of the No. 01 Dinan-Prepared BMW Riley of Scott Pruett and Memo Rojas, the most successful. Driving duo in GRAND-AM history, piloted for its seventh season in a row with back CGRFS

BMW Power returns for the fourth consecutive year, with the support and assistance of BMW of North America and Dinan Engineering. The 5.0-liter BMW M S62 V8 Central, the team has 16 class wins Daytona Prototype driven in 37 races in the last three seasons.

In addition, the four-time Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona winner (2006, 2007, 2008, 2011) again running two car effort for the 51st Running of the prestigious Replica Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona has to offer, with eight drivers representing some of the best talent in the world of motor racing. Joining Pruett and Rojas with Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (EGR) NASCAR teammate Juan Pablo Montoya and Novo Nordisk Chip Ganassi Racing IndyCar teammate Charlie Kimball, form the line-up in No. 01 TELMEX / Target Dinan-Prepared BMW, while the team objective IndyCar drivers Scott Dixon and Dario Franchitti join EGR teammate Jamie McMurray and sports car racing talent Joey Hand in the target 02 n / TELMEX Dinan-Prepared BMW.

Chip Ganassi, Team Owner: "This race is always exciting for me, because it is a 24-hour race, there are many factors that go with success, you need the driver, people, equipment and partner .. - in particular .. but they all act as a team and that's where I think our strength hurts And with a little 'luck on your side, if you do not lane victory in this race, you know that I'm a little' Special achieved. Moreover, it is often, if so bring a diverse group of drivers from NASCAR, IndyCar, GRAND-AM and ALMS together to compete in a race. It 'a great kick-off for our race season. '

Willisch Ludwig, President of BMW of North America, LLC. "BMW of North America, LLC is pleased to continue our support for Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates for the 2013 GRAND-AM Season Since 2010, BMW has the team to two Daytona Prototype Championships manufacturers and three consecutive Drivers' and Team titles, and a final 1-2 overall at the 2011 Rolex 24 at Daytona wizard. BMWNA I'm anticipating a good start to the season, 38 in the motor world in Rolex 24 this year. "

TRG, Aston Martin Racing Team race in North America

Aston Martin returned to the stage in North American road racing. Racer Group (TRG) and Aston Martin Racing announced the formation of a partnership to provide factory-backed, full-featured program for Aston Martin Racing in North America starting in 2013. Mobility includes the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series, American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patron and Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge, as well as its intention to launch a series of mono-media brand Aston Martin Vantage GT4 race cars.

"Aston Martin Racing factory size supported really happened in North America," said Kevin Buckler, who lead the new organization as CEO. "This program is a huge and far-reaching. That we have developed the Aston Martin Racing have the opportunity to TRG-AMR North America to participate in all major competitions at a number of teams, and manage and support all customers, marketing, sales, transport, maintenance, new racing series Aston Martin GT4 , Aston Martin and even a special "Check and Drive" to business customers and clients., I have the honor to be my friend and co-Aston Martin Greenberg and Robert Kenneth Nimkoff in partnering with us in a new adventure, and we are all happy to get the program moving immediately. "

Julian Jenkins, Vice Chairman of Aston Martin Americas said: "It has been a strong desire to owners, enthusiasts and racing fans to see the Aston Martin Racing on a regular basis in North America, so the partnership TRG is an excellent opportunity to achieve this goal yet as we approach our centennial."

In addition to the management of your race program and client program, TRG-AMR in North America also began to develop a series of make with the Aston Martin Vantage GT4. This series should be identically prepared Aston Martin GT4 race against each other in the sprint, the selected sites across North America will start in the autumn of 2013.

Some of the new company and the relationship between Aston Martin dealer network in North America, which works with the new AMR-TRG Group North America to explore partnership opportunities and marketing together. Aston Martin has 35 dealers in the United States, five other in Canada.

The new company will also create opportunities for the social partners to participate in the sponsorship of programs, and the marketing of the new company Aston Martin North America. In addition, to create a unique package for business partnerships, such as business and business opportunities, internal and external marketing campaigns, brand awareness, and a unique track experience with hospitality guests a reflection of the brand Aston Martin AMR-TRG North America, LLC creates a special "Arrive and Drive" program. "Check and Drive" element feature cars Aston Martin racing tracks in North America, with corporate clients, sponsors, team and customers to become fully immersed in the track event information and instructions for the team and the drivers. This will be a full-service driving school in the North American tour of centralized code of conduct and an incredible life experience.

California Racers Group (TRG) is a legacy of successful Motorsport for 1990 exceptional gains and championships, including the Rolex 24 Daytona (four times, once common), 24 Hours of Le Mans, Petit Le Mans, Le Mans, four championships and 50 to win the big races.

Similarly, Aston Martin Racing has a rich cultural heritage. He started the race in 1949 and 1951, DB2 swept the podium in class 24 Hours of Le Mans. DB3S started in 1952 and won its class at Le Mans from 1955 to 1957. In 1959 DBR1 more than one to one Sarthe circuit legendary driver Sir Stirling Moss joined the race team.

Aston Martin returned to GT racing as the factory team in 2005, DBR9 GT1, which went on record to win back-to-back in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2007 and 2008, as well as to win the 2011 World Championship editing FIA GT1.

Recently, a large new racing cars made the series a success, capturing three in the last four pole positions FIA World Endurance Championship, winning the final in Shanghai, China, and finishing second in the World Championship GTE engine. The new GT3 was an incredible journey of his first year in 11 major victories, and GT4 car of choice is a multiple series around the world.

In 2013, Aston Martin Racing will continue the tradition of the advent of TRG-Aston Martin Racing in North America, is proud to take over the reins of his operation in North America.

Racers Group (TRG), headquartered in Petaluma, California, was founded in 1993 and has been involved at the highest level of motor sport for nearly 20 years. The team participated in all major series and need to win ALMS GT Class, Rolex Series DP class, the Rolex Series GT, ALMS GTC class and the Grand American GS class. The team won the Rolex Series GT championships in 2005 and 2006, as well as keep a record of most wins in Grand-Am with 32 CV team is highlighted four championships in a total of four Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona victories and the Le Mans 24 Hours victory. Although the competition Grand-Am Rolex Series and the American Le Mans Series is a staple team, he has also been involved in other levels of motor sport throughout its history, including ARCA, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.