It is believed that while some choose to rise to the challenge and outperform, some a1mongst us are born with the capacity to push the spirit further than expected. Motorcyclists are considered to be the toughest people to hit the road more than any other vehicle enthusiasts, probably due to the fact that apart from the revved up engines there is nothing riding with them bar the wind. Rolex, a proud sponsor of numerous world class racing events holds the premier, annual racing event- the Rolex 24 at Daytona which is considered to be one of the most grueling races in the history of the sport. Rolex 24 at Daytona has had the unfaltering support of Rolex for many years now and has seen some of the most incredible performances, many of which will go down in history as almost a mythical display of resilience. The Rolex 24 at Daytona this year was the most riveting race in the history of this sensational racing challenge. Immensely talented racers from all parts of the world came together, to show some brilliant maneuvers and exceptional driving skills as they hurtled to victory. Many of the racers competing in this event are seasoned drivers who have taken part in many competitions across the globe; however the Rolex 24 at Daytona presented by Rolex presents an entirely new challenge…Â Details
Ferrari’s F430 is perhaps one of the most focused driving machines out there and bettering its capabilities will take some doing. But, with a wealth of F1-derived technology at its disposal, Ferrari looks set to do just that…Â
… The upcoming model has been tentatively dubbed “F450†due to strong indications that the new engine will be a V8 displacing 4,5-litres. Much of Ferrari’s F1 and GT racing know how will be ploughed into this model, including radiators ahead of the front wheels, an upgraded version of the F430 Scuderia’s traction control system, understeer-cancelling software, and a dual-clutch 7-speed transaxle transmission.
Although powerplant details are somewhat thin on the ground at present, it has been suggested that the new car’s engine will develop in the region of … Details
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TRG Looking for GT Success at Mid-Ohio
Petaluma, Calif., (June 16, 2009) – TRG is headed to Mid-Ohio for the Grand-Am Rolex Series EMCO Gears Classic at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course to be run on Saturday, June 20. Spencer Pumpelly is currently second in the GT standings and will partner with his KONI Sports Car Challenge teammate Duncan Ende at Mid-Ohio.
Team owner Kevin Buckler is pulling out all of the stops to keep Pumpelly, just eight points out of first, in the GT points battle. This includes putting Ende in with his front running driver in the No. 66 AXA/Wealth Management Strategies/TRG Porsche GT3. This shows that the TRG racing ladder formula – from the track days, to club, to KONI and into GT is paying dividends for the team with KONI front runner Ende joining Pumpelly this weekend.
“I’m really excited to be in the 66 at Mid-Ohio,” Ende said. “Spencer is sitting second in the driver’s points standings so I’m coming …Â Details