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With more than 1,000 races in a quarter-century’s worth of NASCAR experience, you would think it would take a lot to get Michael Waltrip excited about an off-season race.

But Waltrip can’t wait for his first foray into the world of international sports car racing when the two-time Daytona 500 champion competes in the fifth-annual Dubai 24 Hour sportscar race at the ultra-modern Dubai Autodrome on January 14-16  …  Details

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PETALUMA, Calif. – After a strong partnership together throughout the 2009 season, AXA and Brent Koch have once again partnered with The Racer’s Group (TRG) in pursuit of a victory at this year’s historic Rolex 24 at Daytona. This is the final car in the TRG armada and puts TRG is in strong contention to defend their 2009 Rolex victory.

Driving in the No. 66 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup race car will be a stellar lineup of former winners and veterans. Ted Ballou will return to the team for his fourth straight Rolex 24 …  Details

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TRG has created a strong history for itself at Rolex 24 At Daytona sports car races ever since it debuted in 1996. The year 2009 witnessed The Racers Group’s (TRG) victory at Rolex 24 At Daytona, which is the most trying endurance race in the world. TRG has announced a strong lineup for 2010 as it looks to defend its 2009 victory. TRG has to its credit three Rolex 24 At Daytona championships and seven podium finishes out of the last eight races. TRG is making every effort it can to secure its winning ways in the current season as well. The major announcement from TRG towards strengthening its position for the Rolex 24 At Daytona is its association with Flying Lizards Motorsports.

 

Kevin Buckler is delighted with  …  Details

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As we can personally attest, Jay Leno is a first-class petrol head. The comedian / TV host has one of the most extensive car collections in the world, only made better by the fact that he drives every piece in his collection. One such driver is a new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, which Leno decided to take out to find a hidden racetrack within Los Angeles.

Inspired by the film Rendezvous, Leno uses the new mini movie – aptly named “The Fast and Famous” – to discover a hidden racetrack within the confines of LA’s public roads … Details

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