Wild Thing disqualified on Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2012

The Rolex Replica Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2012 is down 76 fleet after Grant Wharington thing super-maxi Wild was disqualified to participate in the race of 628 miles natical classic because of its non-compliance with the Notice of Race.

The Race Committee of the Rolex Sydney Hobart has announced this morning that something super-max Grant Wharington wild will not be allowed to run.

Just two hours before the start of the race, crossing Yacht Club of Australia Commodore Howard Piggott, said: "The Race Committee of the Replica Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race will not accept input from the boat Wild Thing result of non-compliance with the Notice of Race especially NOR 4.1, dealing with documentation for submission and verification of construction requirements.

"The Race Committee has worked with the ship's owner, Grant Wharington, to allow up to three hours before the start of the race to provide the necessary documentation, but was not received, and the race committee has no other choice but to not accept the entry of Wild Thing.

Piggott said the race committee worked Wharington recent days to try to get the necessary paperwork filed, and had extended the deadline until ten o'clock this morning, three hours before departure.

Wild Thing has undergone significant changes in recent months, including a new part of the hull, adding two feet to the length. The racing rules require the designer and builder of boats provide statements that the yacht was built to ABS standards.

"This is the final decision of the Race Committee, which puts safety first," Piggott told reporters at a press conference.

He added: "It is disappointing, we have made every effort. Assure you that I want to run the boat. Nevertheless, it is out of our hands. We must comply with the Notice of Race, and ensure that our safety standards are met . I think we just move on now and go out sailing race.

Signs Global Alliance for 2013 Rolex F1

Since 2013, Rolex will become an important long-term partner of Formula 1, as "Official Timekeeper and Official Watch." In Oman, this unique moment and check more precious is at Khimji Watches, franchisee leader several other world-class brands of luxury replica watches.

In this splendid development, Madhusinh Jesrani, General Manager, Khimji Watches, expressed his joy: "We are delighted to hear this news. This partnership is one of its kind, bringing together the two leading players in their respective fields who share a passion for performance, precision, excellence and innovation. We are confident that this partnership will be a great success. This is a great achievement for us too, because we are the only franchise in the country and Rolex has been a proud partner and witness the success story of Rolex and Oman. worldwide Rolex has incredible sporting heritage and hence its association with Formula 1 is very large and historic ".

Rolex watches are the embodiment of the highest level of performance and reliability, a quality that the world of motor racing Formula 1 racing and sports most prestigious annual series symbolizes also popular.

As the Official Timekeeper and Official Watch of F1, Rolex you time in different places for each Grand Prix. The Rolex logo will also be placed around the circuit and in several places during F1 races.

In fact, the association with Rolex F1 is historical. The brand has been associated since 1930 with a number of leading figures in the field of motor racing and speed, including Sir Malcolm Campbell, who was the first person to drive an automobile over 300 miles per hour. The Speed ​​King Sir Malcolm - as he is affectionately called wearing a Rolex Oyster.

Rolex is an important partner for many prestigious events and landmarks such as the Open Championship, Wimbledon and so on. Rolex is also actively involved in supporting the arts, sports, science, entrepreneurship and the environment through a broad range of sponsorship and philanthropic programs.

Khimji Watches, has pledged to defend the eternal values ​​of the brand and reputation and is proud to be associated with its success in the Sultanate. Khimji Watches is one of the major franchises of Muscat for luxury watches, jewelery, accessories and writing instruments.

Founded in 1973, Khimji Watches offers a range of global models of Rolex Replica, Cartier, Chopard, Piaget, Mikimoto, Girard Perregaux, Tudor, Oris, Frederique Constant, Bells & Ross, Vertu and Caran d'Ache. Khimji Watches also has a service center that offers unique standard Rolex tracking service for all brands of premium watches.

Khimji Watches Showroom is in No Way 3036, Building No. 2825, Al Ufouq Building, Shatti Al Qurum, Muscat.

Grand-Am: Rum Bum ready for the Rolex 24 debut with Audi

Rum Bum Racing will build the team in 2012 GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Championship with a first campaign in the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, which competes in the GT class of the Rolex Watches Series with the Audi R8 GRAND-AM.

Rum Bum Racing driver and team manager Matt Plumb will be joined by Frank Biela Audi Sport drivers Christopher Haase GT1 World Champion Markus Winkelhock in the No. 13 Rum Bum Racing Series Audi R8 GRAND-AM Rolex Replica which opens the 2013 season Sports Car at Daytona International Speedway on January 26. Strengthening efforts Rum Bum Racing, Audi Sport customer racing will provide engineering support and parts needed.

Team owner Luis Bacardi Rum Bum Racing developed as an organization that has been able to succeed at any level of competition. Joe Varde led group has extensive experience in acting at the famous Daytona International Speedway, located just an hour north of the shop race team based in Orlando.

The group burst onto the scene with a win in Grand-Am at Daytona in 2010, his first, and then followed this effort to support the Daytona pole and a repeat victory in 2011. Rum Bum finished fifth in the event last year, Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge took place before the 50th anniversary of the Rolex 24 since the team began the season champion.

"Mr. Bacardi and the rest of the Rum Bum Racing team are excited to enter the Rolex Series GT competition with a winning record as Audi," offered Plumb. "They are world renowned for their excellence on and off the track and know clearly what it takes to win."

After leading the race in his first Daytona Prototype, a seven Plumb Replica Rolex 24 At Daytona starts under his belt, and he is very anxious to eighth. It helps Rum Bum Racing transition to an even bigger, he is quick to credit Audi for your program.

"The career of Audi customer has been a pleasure to deal with and went out of their way to make sure we have everything we need to be competitive," said Plumb. "I got the opportunity to do a few laps in the car, and I was very impressed. Clearly have done considerable work in the development of the Audi R8 GRAND-AM, and I can not wait to drive it again Roar. '

Audi has had a hit last year after winning the Bathurst 12-hour endurance race in Australia, and 24-hour races held at the Nurburgring, Spa-Francorchamps and Zolder.

2013 GRAND-AM season begins with a three-day trial held at 4-6 in preparation for the 24 hour race at the end of the month. Rum Bum Racing announce 2013 additional facets of the program team race of the new year.

GRAND-AM: Set Rolex 24 Audi For Effort

After the mixed results of car debut in this year's Rolex 24 at Daytona, Audi again banks Florida high with a greater presence, with no less than four R8 GRAND-AM cars and a complete list factory riders.

The German automaker said Wednesday it works drivers Marc Basseng, René Rast and Frank Stippler will drive one of the two cars entered by APR Motorsport, while the confirmation of new entries for Alex Job Racing and Rum Bum Racing for the marathon around the clock.

Basseng Stippler and return to Alabama-based team after driving the No. 52 entry in this year's Sahlen Six Hours of Glen. Rast, meanwhile, makes his debut with APR, but it is not unknown for the Rolex Replica Series, won the 50th edition of the Rolex 24 with Magnus Racing.

In April, the car will run No. 51 in the season opener next month, with the only driver Ian Baas confirmed so far.

"Last year, when she competed in the Rolex Series for the first time in the 50th Rolex 24 at Daytona, it was a great moment for our organization after several seasons of racing and compete in the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge," said owner Stephen April hooks.

"On a personal level, I was very proud to see an Audi takes the green flag in April - and the checkered flag - Adding another Rolex Replica watches 24 second car with a line-up of works drivers Daytona, great time for team .. "

Alex Job, meanwhile, line up an Audi R8 GRAND-AM in his works drivers Filipe Albuquerque and Edoardo Mortara Oliver Jarvis, joining the already confirmed Competition Porsche 911 GT3 Cup entry.

Finally, Frank Biela, Christopher Haase and FIA GT1 World Champion Markus Winkelhock new engines named Rum Bum Racing Audi access, with additional pilot is expected to be announced shortly.

More details of Alex Job and Rum Bum new programs are expected to arrive.

How to anoint the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race winners

The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is all about who is there first. Many casual fans and many in the media There are few sights in sport more awesome than a 100-foot super maxi-rays through the waves better than 25 knots. It takes incredible skill, teamwork, determination and cash finish line to win the race, as long as tactically complex and downright cantankerous as Hobart.

And yet it is not the race - a race to be first over the line?

But in this race, it is very rare for a boat to win two finish line first (win total). Wild Oats XI was the last to do it, when they took well known finish line, won the race and broke the record in 2005.

If the winner was the first over the line, so the fleet this year would maybe four, five boats, not the 78, the correction is Boxing Day. The other 74 odd boats are not there to make the numbers - they are the ones who Tattersall Cup win - the true Holy Grail of Australian offshore sailing.

The winner of the Rolex Replica Sydney Hobart is not the first to get there, it's the boat that takes the least time, or should we say that. Least the 'disabled' time as a player in golf

Make a great carbon fiber thoroughbred with a canting keel and Hobart course is to come before a modest, conventional small boat, but the Rolex Sydney Hobart is not just a race between boats there is a competition between teams. So this is a handicap race.

For a period between 1999 and early 2003, Hobart yacht competed in both IMS and IRC handicap system, with the top IMS wins the Tattersalls Cup boat. But in the 2004 race takes the CYCA yacht, which had won the IRC future win the race completely.

Under IRC usually take an owner a lot of relatively simple measurements of his yacht, length, weight, overhang and sail sizes, the boat. Fixed or swing keel, water ballast, carbon fiber or aluminum pole

This information is to the credit rating agency Royal Ocean Racing Club in England, who sent a rating for the boat, which is basically a multiplier of boats elapsed time during a race issue.

Every hour boat takes multiplied quit her handicap rating factor corrected his time to produce. The higher the score, the greater the multiplier, the greater the difference between disability time and time consumption.

Remember, in this manner. Each boat is more efficient compared to a theoretical yacht with a 1 rating, so their guests, is how many minutes it should be before or after the theoretical his yacht after an hour by boat, when both crews their boats as best they can.

The winner is the team that reached the least time in Hobart, if their disability has started.

IRC took over IMS, mainly because it attempts the perfect formula for completely different yacht types and sizes. It took a very technical, scientific approach. All a yacht measurements were combined to create a 3D model to predict that the speed of the boat in the area of ​​the expected wind and wave energy conditions, with a Velocity Prediction Program.

It was a big improvement over the IOR handicap system, the Yacht Racing has dominated for years. Measured during IMS based its rate forecasts at a glance the entire hull and rigging, IOR a lot of different points on the boat, so that the designer a lot of small bumps and curves began here and there said, not because they secure the boat or faster sometimes, on the contrary, but because the reduced rating.

Mainsail was small, while large, difficult to control the headsail was even greater. The best designers "gamed" rule. So in 70, was the best IOR boats heavy displacement, finely curled, very strongly to windward, but very prone to cavities, the wind direction. She was certainly moments to stop her heart, but you would never call it exciting.

Later, when the rule developed, designers such as Bruce Farr swept the field with wedge-shaped, fuller both strands that many criticized for not very seaworthy.

IMS was both cleaner, faster, more fun and less expensive. But over time, this quest for the perfect rule were becoming more complex and technical designers and they could play with one side plate, high freeboard, low stability reign yachts.

Geoff Ross was originally a strong supporter of IMS, IMS campaigns some of the best racers in Australia under the name Yendys, but he now says that IMS was a total failure.

"Failed owner Ross says," Because it does not protect them from new boats. "An expensive, state of the art IMS boat could be replaced and more competitive than the next period of months, rolled latest IMS design out of the yard.

However, IRC much easier, and it tends to favor medium displacement and simple rigs. It also protects owners of new boats, says Ross. "It preserves the competitiveness of existing boats and new boats rewards. Look at Loki," he says, "she is 4 years old, but she is still winning races."

The same can about Love & War, the 39-year-old wooden boat, the Rolex Watches Sydney Hobart won for the third time in 2006, and others as they are told.

Critics and supporters of the ruling system all agree, but that there will be a balance in the Rolex Sydney Hobart and ocean racing usually between club-friendly cruiser racer and flat from Grand Prix types.

Grand-Am: Davidson Completes 8Star programming for Rolex 24

In the wake of the announcement Stéphane Sarrazin, Pedro Lamy and Nic Minassian as drivers in the Rolex 24 at Daytona, Enzo Potolicchio confirmed that another former star complete range of new GRAND-AM Team Peugeot for the month following the season opener.

Potolicchio revealed Thursday that Toyota factory SPEED.com as Anthony Davidson is the fifth in the driver Motorsports 8Star bi-around-the-clock endurance classic.

The English will Rolex Replica Sports Car Series and the Daytona Prototype debut, while his first professional game back since he suffered broken vertebrae in a serious accident at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June.

"I'm really happy for the Rolex 24," said Potolicchio SPEED.com. "It helped me a lot in Le Mans. While talking on the phone, he helped me as a friend yesterday and took me on a scooter and gave me all the details.

"I owe him a chance to give back. This is truly interested in Daytona and it is one of the races he wanted to do. I think we have the right package for a good chance to give it."

Regarding Potolicchio co-driver for the rest of the season, he says he will be divided among his four teammates Rolex watches 24 with Sarrazin scheduled to compete in six of the 12 rounds.

"I think they are very professional, clean and very experienced endurance prototype. So I think we have a good offer for the whole season," said Potolicchio.

Team Pompano Beach, Florida based on the intention to his new Coyote chassied Corvette DP Moroso Motorsports Park Shake on December 22, prior to the first official test at the Roar Before the Rolex 24 start next month.

Weathertech / Alex team ends Rolex 24 lineup

Alex Job Racing Weathertech and announced the formation of the team's drivers for the GT class Porsche 911 GT3 Cup will be in the field of the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona next month. Cooper MacNeil, 2012 American Le Mans Series champion driver CG, will be joined by fellow champion Jeroen Bleekemolen GTC, Damien Faulkner and Porsche works driver Marco Holzer at 26-27 in the opening of the Grand-Am Rolex Watches Series.

MacNeil comes from a championship with Alex Job Racing (AJR). The young Illinois posted impressive wins at Lime Rock, Road America and Virginia International Raceway. MacNeil also has several victories in the Ferrari Challenge series and retains its competitive edge by running regional SCCA events.

Bleekemolen MacNeil and AJR course at Road America in 2012, where they won. He won the 2011 and the 2010 ALMS GTC drivers championship. The Dutchman won the 24 Hours of Le Mans LMP2 class in 2008 and was the champion of the Porsche Supercup 2009.

Faulkner rose through the ranks of his career in racing cars. The Irishman has won numerous British titles before moving cars to sports cars. He made his debut in 2011 with the ALMS races at Sebring and Long Beach, as well as the addition of a second victory in Long Beach in 2012.

Holzer came up through the ranks of the Formula BMW. In 2008, it was the UPS Porsche Junior Team Cup, where he recorded a victory at Hockenheim. He also won the 24 Hours of Dubai Global in 2010. He led the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid will debut at the 24 Hours of Nurburgring, leading most of the general classification. The young German has won five races in the International GT Open championship in Europe in 2012. On the other hand, started in the last two seasons with the team in the ALMS Flying Lizard.

"We have much experience and speed Porsche car for this year," said Alex Job. "None of the four drivers who won at Daytona, which I think is a motivation for young children. Together with a group of young drivers who are hungry, it is our job to harness that enthusiasm and managed more than 24 hours. Speed ​​not will matter. Nothing better than this in Daytona. We have high expectations for the end of January. "

GRAND-AM: Rolex 24 Alex Job Completes Lineup

The reigning ALMS champion Jeroen Bleekemolen GTC Cooper MacNeil, Damien Faulkner and Marco Holzer will be connected to the next month Rolex Watches Series season opener ...

Weather Tech Racing has an all-star line-up of drivers to compete for the GT class victory in the Grand-Am Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, running around 26 to 27 January. The international driving team at Roar Before the 24 at Daytona International Speedway January 4 to 6.

Cooper MacNeil's 2012 American Le Mans Series (ALMS) GTC driver connected world champion colleagues GTC champion Jeroen Bleekemolen Porsche striking Damien Faulkner and Porsche works driver Marco Holzer.

MacNeil comes from a championship season with Alex Job Racing (AJR). The young driver from Illinois posted impressive victories at Lime Rock, Road America and Virginia International Raceway. MacNeil also has a number of victories in the Ferrari Challenge Series and retains its competitive edge by focusing in SCCA regional events.

Bleekemolen drove MacNeil and AJR at Road America in 2012. The result was the pole position and a win commander. He won the 2011 and 2010 ALMS GTC drivers' title. The Dutchman's 24 Hours of Le Mans LMP2 class win in 2008 and is the 2009 Porsche Supercup champion.

Damien Faulkner rose through the ranks of racing with the launch of open-wheel. The Irishman won several UK singles title. He moved to sports cars in 2000. Between 2005 and 2006 he won the Porsche Carrera Britain title and was runner-up in 2007, 2008 and 2009. He made his American Le Mans debut in 2011 with wins at Sebring and Long Beach, as well as adding a second victory in Long Beach in 2012.

Marco Holzer is a Porsche factory driver, who came through the Formula BMW series. In 2008 he was on the UPS Porsche Junior Team Cup, where he was a victory at Hockenheim and finished an impressive fifth place in the drivers' championship. The 24 Hours of Dubai won in the year 2010. Was a co-pilot in the now famous debut in 2011, the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring - total lead most of the race. The young German five races in the International GT Open Championship in Europe won in 2012. He also loved. Multiple starts in the last few seasons with the Flying Lizard team in the ALMS

Alex Job has an international drivers, the hungry to win prizes at the prestigious Rolex replica watches to the winners at the end of the 24-hour race is mounted.

"We have great experience Porsche and speed in the car for this year," said Job. Have "None of the four drivers in Daytona, which I think is a real motivator for these young guys. Obtained with a group of young riders who are hungry, it is our responsibility to take advantage of the excitement and manage them through 24 hours. velocity not subject. It can not get much better than this in Daytona. We have great expectations for the end of January. "

The 2013 GRAND-AM Rolex Series kicks off with the Roar. Before the 24 test at Daytona International Speedway January 4 to 6, with the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona January 26 to 27 talk

Alex Job Racing is one of the most successful teams in sports car racing, with 67 victories to win (since 1995), including a 1999 Rolex 24 GT class. This record is supported by 48 pole positions and 106 podium finishes. The team has four championships (GTC 2012, GT 2004, 2003 and 2002) completed the two GT class wins at Le Mans. The team has eight wins Sebring 12-hour.

The GRAND-AM category is one of the top factory race cars in the world, the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup. Developed for Porsche brand trophy series worldwide, is the new version of the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, based on the 911 GT3 RS road car. The engine of the new 911 GT3 Cup featured is largely identical to the production engine of the 911 GT3 RS with the same output of 450 bhp and the same maximum engine speed of 8,500 rpm.

Rolex Sydney Hobart - is anyone's career

For the 68th Rolex Replica Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, a fleet of 79 vessels has been declared. The eclectic mix ranging in size from 10.3 m (33.8 feet) to 30.48 meters (100 feet), and has three international records, nine previous winners of the race, defending champion general, yachts, and each each state of Australia and the Australia Capital Territory and four yachts cost the finish line successfully.

Four 100-foot maxi yacht - Ragamuffin loyal Oats XI, Wild Thing, Lahana and Wild - seems likely to form a breakaway group on top of the competition, with old adversaries prepared horns. Bob Oatley's Wild Oats XI won goal line five times and is the record holder of the race today, after the default of one day, 18 hours, 40 minutes and 10 seconds in 2005. The conditions in recent years have been denying frustrating, a serious inclination to this reference time.

Last year, Investec Loyal beat Wild Oats XI to the finish line by just three minutes, 8 seconds; Racing this year as Ragamuffin Leal, under the direction of legendary Syd Fischer, once again poses the greatest threat to Wild Oats . Fischer will be in the race for the 44th times staggering compete and benefit from their team wisdom and experience of one of the largest sailing in Australia, two-time end of line (1988 and 1990), and an overall winner in 1992.

Tattersall's Cup, awarded to the prize winner is coveted, and 80 boats start with the theoretical possibility of winning. The conditions, teamwork, skill and an element of luck to all the help, the possible outcome. From Rolex Watches began sponsoring the event in 2002, nearly one overall winner came from the 40-65ft range, where most of the fleet. Defense Loki, in the back of another successful season effort, was the first ship to defend the overall title since 1965.

The start of the race, as is tradition will take place on 26 December at 13.00 hours local time. From Australia we relaxed in the summer holiday season, hundreds of thousands of spectators will experience the race from the coast and in the waters of Sydney Harbour, on television and on the Internet. Looking forward to the finalists for the first time in Hobart is building around the world, takes place as the last edition of this iconic race.

Leo Rodriguez Rolex Sydney Hobart Mbio ushindani

joto ya kitropiki ya maji ya Pioneer Bay itakuwa mbali na kumbukumbu kwa Sailing Whitsunday Club skipper Leo Rodriguez wakati yeye changamoto yake ya tano mfululizo Rolex Watches Sydney Hobart Mbio kuanzia Siku Boxing.

Ni safari ndefu tu kupata Sydney na crew yake ni kufahamu kwamba uso mtihani wanadai zaidi ya tabia wakati zamani Volvo mbio meli Globe Sloop amefafanua usahihi katika kile ambacho tayari kuchukuliwa 628 gumu n / ml kimataifa mashindano ya bahari kalenda racing.

Usahihi mara bila kupingwa tuzo nafasi ya kwanza katika utendaji ulemavu katika 2008, wakati wafanyakazi kutekelezwa wanamaji bora katika yacht wa dharura wa mabaharia kutoka gharama madeni meli kuhusu Georgia ingekuwa SPINNAKER au mbili meli kutabiri upepo katika siku asubuhi Krismasi.

Crew yake kuteswa adhabu binafsi kutoka utabiri wa hali ya hewa ya mwaka jana, kumaliza 11 katika mstari na 13 katika kufuata kamili na darasa ulemavu utendaji.

Kikawaida, wake kwa wamiliki Leo Rodriguez na Ian Askofu kufahamu nafasi ya kuonyesha darasa lake na usahihi, hasa flying SPINNAKER yake meli-mimi ni bora zaidi kwa meli katika Whitsundays ikivutika-katika seams na kufunga meli ghafi breeze.

Kwa bahati mbaya, baadhi yao mbali uvumi sielewi nini hali ya hewa itakuwa wakati wao kuvuta sails na kusini kichwa juu ya changamoto nyingine dhidi ya Bahari ya upepo watateswa Tasman.

Wao pia kukabiliana na changamoto kubwa kwamba Volvo kwanza 60 kuweka diko yao katika Katiba ya kihistoria Dock Hobart.

Usahihi ni moja ya tatu wa zamani Dunia Around yachts aliingia mbio kwa Rolex Watches Sydney Hobart Simonas Steponavicius Kilithuania Sloop Ambersail skippered na Andrew Wenham kuzidiwa New South Wales Volvo 60 Kusini mwa Ubora.

Zote tatu zina uwezo wa hatua yao wenyewe binafsi na mechi ya mbio Bob Oatley inayomilikiwa na Mark Richards Wild Shayiri X1 kuzidiwa, Syd Fischer skippered Loyal Ragamuffin, hivi karibuni iliyopita Grant Wharington Wild Thing kuzidiwa, Petro Millard wa Lahana kuzeeka Max, Matt Allen Ichi Ban na Petro Harburg super haraka fighter Max Black Jack, skippered na Mark Bradford bado favorite kufanya vita kwa ajili ya mstari nyara humheshimu.

GRAND-AM: Pagenaud excited about the Rolex 24 debut with Sahlen

Thursday announcement combines one of the world's best open-wheel and sports stars with a new-for-2013 Daytona Prototype team may be able to come out of the blue, but for Simon Pagenaud, who his GRAND-AM Rolex Watches Sports Car Series debut next month in , all the pieces fell into place for quick Frenchman Team Sahlen for January, the Rolex 24 at Daytona join.

"It's a funny story because it came out just as I was thinking of doing it [Rolex] 24 and began to see the possibilities," said Pagenaud SPEED.com. "I had not even spoken somebody, or somebody called and then I got an e-mail while I was in France from the team.

"We talked quickly over the phone, and she told me the challenge to fund a new team that was in GT before. They told me that it was just the car and have not been tested, and they would spice up the team. So I thought, 'Why not?' "

Pagenaud, fresh from claiming Rookie-of-the-year award in the IZOD IndyCar Series, the regulars Dane Cameron and Wayne Nonnamaker, Ohio-based team will join No. 42 Riley-BMW.

It is undoubtedly a new learning experience for all involved will be as long-GT team that has usually been achieved modest results, often with another driver lineups, is his DP debut in the Rolex Series watches season opener make.

"It's an interesting challenge and always very interesting to get into a top team, because you want to know to get good results. But it is also interesting to have a team face such a challenge," Pagenaud said. "These guys seemed pretty willing to take me. Aboard. Everything was very decent with what they had to offer, and I said, 'OK, let's go do it" I have had no contact in the Daytona Prototypes, I, known to me and I felt that is a good option. "

While often referred to as one of the "underdog" teams in the Rolex Replica Series paddock considered making teams Sahlen significant gains in the past two seasons, including a long-awaited first GT class victory at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca this year, the team second-to- last race with its venerable Mazda RX-8.

Cameron, a fellow former Atlantic standout, along with the improvement Nonnamaker make for a solid line-up, according to the recently Pagenaud a test with the team's two full-season driver.

"Dane has really impressed me," Pagenaud said. "He is a great driver great feedback. It runs very, very well. Actually, I'm glad because I learned from him as well. Two of us together, and of course Wayne Nonnamaker he really did a good job on the test bench. I think we can compete well.

"Of course we are not not about the reliability yet, we do not know, it is such a hard and long run we will see, but the results side of things that we have good drivers .... It's a pretty good combination should be. "

And if that is not enough incentive for Sahlen cheer the Riley-BMW next month Pagenaud has been a promise that the team would have him wearing traditional headgear, they should achieve a magical result.

"I decided to wear hot dog hat, when we stand on the podium," he said.

Rolex and F1

Swiss luxury watch brand Rolex Replica has signed agreement with the head of Formula One to be the official timekeeper of the racing tournament next year.

F1 sponsorship deal luxury watchmaker plans to take off global sporting links.

The brand says that the agreement is the first step to focus its sponsorship of selected events for strategic change "strong symbolic value and global resonance." The value of the transaction were not disclosed.

Rolex Watches give you the time in different places in every race. The brand logo will also be located around the race track.

The watchmaker has built a strong relationship with the motor sports over the years and it is expected that the operation is aimed at young fans of the show. The former world champion Sir Jackie Stewart has a brand ambassador for Rolex for 40 years and was previously the company also deals with American race at Daytona International Speedway.

Bernie Eccleston, CEO of Formula One, says the "award and the" mark longstanding commitment "to the motor sport" credibility true. "

Rolex Replica UK has a significant presence in a number of locations such as sports tennis tournament at Wimbledon and the Open Golf Championship series.

The brand and the watchmaker Hublot rival, appointed official watchmaker in 2010. He ran an ad with a picture of a famous Ecclestone sports black eye after it was stolen watch in 2010.

South Korean electronics brand LG have had their brand appears on timing systems in recent seasons.

The agreement is the latest announcement coming from commercial sport which saw both Coca-Cola and the pen Infiniti team is responsible for long-term benefits of the reach of the sport.

Rolex Watches be the official timekeeper for F1

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Formula One to its global list of sponsors that advertise the Swiss Rolex watches luxury as the official timekeeper.

The racing series sponsored suffered setbacks that after the global recession in 2008, which affected the financing of equipment and recently involved in a bribery scandal involving long its chief executive, Bernie Ecclestone.

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But recently, the Group signed agreements to benefit from F1 international brand. Arnaud Boetsch, director of communications and image Rolex, Rolex replica watches, said that despite the recent scandal know, the issue did not apply to the Swiss watchmaker willing to pair with F1.

"We are aware of this, but that's the reason I want to participate in F1 because individuals but for the sport to reach the last 15 years. Campaign for excellence and accuracy of technicians and pilots in the Technical F1 are the same as the jewelers, "he said.

Not disclose terms, while the F1 sponsorship deals recently was thought to be worth around € 20 million a year. Mr. Boetsch said the deal work for more than five years.

Ecclestone said the deal was a F1 "is expected and you should be excited about right".

Rolex Replica, which has been associated with Wimbledon, and international events in sailing and golf, and not as the official timekeeper Hublot F1. The great importance Rolex sponsored the Grand Prix circuit and track important work during races.

Hublot F1 sponsorship separate notice when he took out an ad in 2010 Mr. Ecclesotne representations sport a black eye after the F1 chief assaulted in London and had his watch stolen.

F1 built a comprehensive slate of sponsors, including LG, the South Korean electronics group, and UBS, the Swiss bank. F1 was generated revenues of $ 1.5bn in 2011 and $ 451m in operating profit. In a research note, UBS said it expects revenue growth of 9.2 percent annually through 2016.

Rolex has long associated with motorsport, but never secured before the F1. Sponsorship Sir Malcolm Campbell, when he broke the world record in 1935 Landspeed and former F1 world champion Sir Jackie Stewart.

Besides the long-standing association with motorsport, the Swiss watchmaker also had long-term partnerships with tennis since Wimbledon partnership began in 1978, and golf, after teaming up with Arnold Palmer in 1967.

Team Sahlen ready for Daytona Rolex 24

Team Sahlen Racing has worked his way up from the lowest level of sports car racing in class marquee in the Grand-Am Rolex.

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

The team began in what is now known as the Grand-Am Continental Challenge Street Touring class in 2001. A dozen years later, we are preparing for the big show in Daytona and the race all season Rolex Series DP championship.

"We went through the whole system level in Grand-Am since 2001," said driver to top Nonnamaker test during an explosion on Tuesday. "We have taken the step.

"We won the championship ST, so moved to the next class, the next class. We are the first team that has evolved through the ranks that way."

Sahlen is short Sahlen Packing Company, based in Buffalo, NY The company produces hot dogs since 1869. Sahlen and Nonnamaker family have been running since 2006.

"There are partnerships in the race to be together for a long time," said Nonnamaker. "Not just a name on a race car. Really are united."

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

"Race cars are about 80 percent in the same way," said Nonnamaker. "That last 20 percent of the difference lead engineer with Catherine Crawford, who has extensive experience in Daytona, and Dane Cameron, who raced in ALMS in recent years."

The team lost a day of testing at Daytona in November because of the time and decided to jump with numerous other groups for a private home Speedway.

"After this test, we realized we had just driven cars," said Nonnamaker. "We had to spend more and more evidence to the contrary would not be prepared for the race."

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I hope Team Sahlen is a place on the podium, but it will be difficult with a strong field of Daytona Prototype is due to open Rolex Watches Series season.

"A podium would have shocked the world," said Nonnamaker.

The Game & Stat Quo label launch new records Rolex

The game is into the role of the executive folder with the launch of his new label, Rolex Official Records, alongside Stat Quo.

The two rappers met for what the game is described as a "joint venture" in an interview with Billboard.

"I just got a new label, Official Records Rolex, and we started to take off and see if we can move," he said.

Stat Quo, a former artist Dr. Dre's Aftermath label, the label owned by the same time as the game "It was signed to Aftermath with me at first. Now we are business partners, which is cool, because he was a good friend of mine and he is just as smart as the music so we'll see how it goes. "

Although they did not sign artists who are still in the process of obtaining the label set, Game predicted that the movement will be a success. "We are in walking for about 30 days. Do it big, "he added.

In addition to his new company, prime 33 years of the release of his album Jesus Piece and creates his VH1 reality show Marrying the game last month.

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.

Rihanna and Chris Brown Exit on his and hers Rolex watches

It may not sparkle like a diamond engagement ring, but Rihanna's new Rolex gold watch can still have a romantic meaning.

Adding fuel to the rumors they have rekindled their romance after pic Twitter Ri Chris Brown in bed and the news that the two spent Thanksgiving together in Berlin, the singers have taken to social media to share photos of correspondence Rolex watches.

Rihanna applauded the recent news that his album, unrepentant, a number of hits on the Billboard Top 100 with a tweet showing their latest expensive accessory.

"Do not think I just look Newtoy justcusimnumber1 roleylife dopedealer", featured the singer on the site.

And although it may seem that Rihanna was herself a well deserved treatment Bling, your time is curious, probably because he synchronized his watch Rolex Brown!

The same day he sent his Twitter Rihanna, Brown sent an Instagram (you know, why I can not Twitter) for his new watch, which is almost identical to hers, but it is designed for a man. Oh, and did we mention that he also sent a picture of a table full of Rolex? We're guessing he took one for himself and another to give your beloved unconfirmed.

Teams begin to announce leveling Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona

It may seem that in 2012 ended the racing season, but it's too early to look ahead in the traditional opening race of the season next year, Rolex 24 At Daytona. Teams began to go public with their driver lineups for 24-hour race will be held on 26-27 January.

With AIM Autosport Ferrari - 2012 Rolex Series GT Champion - seasonal line announced second car team to compete next season in Toronto on Monday, joining three Daytona Prototype teams and their drivers, Daytona event.

Max Papis and 2012 GT champion Jeff Segal, a new № 61 R. AIM Autosport Motorsports Ferri By entering Ferrari. Papis 2004 DP champion and winner of the 2002 Rolex Watches 24 and a veteran of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Formula One cars and the main competition at the World Championships. Defending champion Emil Assentato returns to № 69 AIM Autosport Team FXDD Ferrari 458 Italia.

Enzo Potolicchio, second in the 2012 Rolex 24-AM GRAND return with a new team, 8Star Motorsports. He co-drive the new Corvette DP team with former factory Peugeot driver Stephane Sarrazin, Nic Minassian and Pedro Lamy.

Enjoys a great season starworks Motorsport in 2012, won the first Rolex Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and North America Cup VISITFLORIDA.com resistance by adding class victories in the 12 Hours of Sebring and Le Mans 24 hours. Ryan Dalziel and Alex Popov are the main factors in the team № 2 Ford / Riley and join in the Rolex 24 Champ Car champion Sebastien Bourdais four times and endurance racing veteran Alan McNally.

While GAINSCO / Bob Stallings Racing won a pair of Daytona Prototype championship, the team is still looking for his first victory in the Rolex 24. Team regular Alex Gurney and Jon Fogarty back to № 99 GAINSCO Auto Insurance Corvette DP in 2013 and joined the Rolex 24 of the Act and Darren Gidley Memo.

The first activity of the runway, Grand-Am Rolex Series and Continental Tire Sports Challenge car will be Roar Before the Rolex 24 test at Daytona International Speedway January 4 to 6.

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Rolex dealer, vgwatchesus.com 's President, Krishan Agarwal announces the best deal on the last day of the event Rolex

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