The 2012 rolex 24 at daytona 24 at Daytona, Jan. 28-29, marks a half-century of top-level sports car racing on the high banks and twisting infield of Daytona International Speedway. We're counting down to that milestone with a series of stories looking at some of the drivers, marques and stories that have shaped those 50 years. This week, a late entry for ORECA's Vipers delivers a deserved, but surprise win in 2000. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Sunoco Rolex 24 At Daytona Challenge winner and British Formula 3 champion Felipe Nasr will get his first taste of American road racing on December 6-7 when he tests for the 2009 Rolex 24 At Daytona winning team Action Express (formerly Brumos Racing) during an open GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series test at Daytona International Speedway. Nasr was the winner of the 2012 Sunoco Daytona Challenge after scoring the top average point score out of 100 racers who all signed up to the Challenge from the 3 eligible series; the Avon Tyres British GT Championship, Britcar MSA British Endurance Championship and the Cooper Tires British Formula 3 International Series. Nasr's prize is a fully funded drive in the top GRAND-AM Daytona Prototype class at the 2012 Rolex 24 At Daytona on January 28-29, which will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. The prize is arguably the biggest in UK motorsport and currently valued at $250,000. The No. 5 Action Express DP finished ninth overall in the 2011 Rolex 24 and was driven by Darren Law, David Donohue, Burt Frisselle and 2004 Indy 500 winner Buddy Rice. The same car also finished third overall in the 2011 GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series standings with Darren Law and David Donohue behind the wheel and has now been fully race prepared by Action Express after the 2011 season finale. Nasr The brilliant campaign carried out by the Venezuelan Enzo Potolicchio and Alex Popow in Grand Am Rolex Series has received a new award, to be considered as the Rookie of the Year by one of the most important digital media continues to motor sports in the United States . Popow-Potolicchio The duo recorded its quality and its significant progress over the season, a development which was materialized with third anzoatiguense reached by tracing Alex Watkins Glen, podium where he was accompanied by Scotsman Ryan Dalziel, while Enzo Caracas savored his first victory in the final round held in Mid Ohio race that shared responsibilities with the same Dalziel. While the championship 2011 Grand-AM Rolex Sports Car Series again found to have been dominated by cars Telmex Chip Ganassi team Racing, a couple of potential stars of the future emerged in the Daytona Prototype category. Popow Potolicchio Enzo and Alex made their debut at the event in January on the occasion of the 24 Hours of Daytona. Both knew they had a tough hill to climb, especially veterans like formations measured Ganassi Racing GAINSCO Bob Stallings Racing and SunTrust, but the Venezuelan duo proved to be one of the surprises of the season 2011. Under the experienced leadership of team owner Peter Baron, head of training Starworks Motorsport Potolicchio and Popow, stressed from the start, with solid and consistent performances at Homestead-Miami and Barber Motorsport Park, which continued into the fourth round Virginia International Raceway. But the true flash appeared in the summer months, when Peter Baron decided to place in different Potolicchio Popow and Rileys, led by the Flying Scotsman Starworks, Ryan Dalziel. The event was reached immediately when Dalziel Popow and reached the third place finish at Watkins Glen in August after an impressive first round of the Venezuelan operation 36 years of age who was battling within the top three overall. However, the highlight of the year would end on the date at Mid-Ohio when Dalziel Potolicchio and achieved a notable victory, race also saw shifts Potolicchio complete management team in both Rileys Starworks. Any doubt was cleared after the incredible season that took Potolicchio and Popow, who gave a new breath of fresh air for the category. Even more impressive, both drivers achieved victories in other leagues also involving Rolex Series. Popow was runner up in the Seat Leon Supercopa of Mexico and came in fourth in the Latam Challenge Series Formula 2000, while Potolicchio captured their second consecutive title in the Ferrari Challenge North America. While their commitments in other tournaments that generated the lost a few dates Rolex Series, Popow Potolicchio and are now focused on the 2012 season where they will have priority in the Grand-Am. Starworks recently announced the expansion of its program, which will see the two compete on fast Venezuelan Rolex Series and in the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge at the wheel of Ford Mustang two separate GS. After I saw this year, it would be no surprise to see you both again victories or even compete for the title in both the Daytona Prototype or Grand Sport, possibly in 2012. While the 2011 Grand-AM Rolex Sports Car Series season PROVED to be Another dominant year for Telmex Chip Ganassi Racing, a pair of Potential future stars emerge in the Daytona Prototype category. Enzo Potolicchio and Alex Popow Both made Their series' debuts in January's Rolex 24 at Daytona. Facing a No Doubt tough hill to climb, Especially Among the seasoned veterans Such as Ganassi, GAINSCO / Bob Stallings Racing and SunTrust Racing, the Venezuelan duo PROVED to be one of the surprise stories of 2011. Under the leadership of veteran team owner Peter Baron and His Starworks Motorsport effort, Potolicchio and Popow impressed early on, With Consistent and strong runs at Homestead-Miami and Barber, Which Through the fourth round continued of the season at VIR. But the real meat Strides Through the summer months, when to Baron Elected to place in separate Potolicchio Rileys and Popow, led by Starworks' flying Scot, Ryan Dalziel. The highlight of the year, though, meat in the season-ender at Mid-Ohio and Dalziel earned Potolicchio When Starworks' maiden victory in a race That pull double duty saw Potolicchio Between Both of the team's Rileys. It capped off No Doubt That season saw an incredible Potolicchio and make lasting impressions Popow and bring a new breath of fresh air Into the class. Even more impressive, Both drivers wound up victorious in other championships They competed in Rolex Series Alongside Their Campaigns. Popow Seat Leon Supercup WAS Mexico crowned champion, finished third while Latin America in the Formula 2000 Challenge championship as well. Potolicchio, meanwhile, earned second consecutive His Ferrari Challenge North America championship. While other racing Their Commitments resulting in missing A Few rounds in Rolex Series This Year, Potolicchio and Popow are Already Looking towards 2012, With A Greater focus on GRAND-AM. Announced recently Starworks expansion of an ITS program, Which Will See the quick Venezuelans Both compete in the Rolex Series and Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge with Ford-powered machinery.. Their rise Given This Year, Would it be surprising to see repeat victories, or Perhaps a run for the Daytona Prototype championship in Either or Grand Sport, possible in 2012.
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