Veteran motorcycle racer, Bob Doyle helped his team record its second victory at the GRAND-AM Rolex Sport Car Series for the 2010 season. The opportunity to race with team TRG came as a pleasant surprise to the racing ace last week. Due to this late call the veteran driver had to miss practice sessions on Friday, arriving just in time for the race qualifications.

According to the driver, the invitation came as a surprise because he had not driven a car since January and he was not sure whether he would be able to negotiate the tough race conditions. However, the management at TRG, reposing faith in the ace driver, asked him to give his best in the allotted four laps. Doyle said that driving at that level was challenging even though he was in good physical condition. However, his teammates, Andy Lally and Spencer Pumpelly, were thrilled by his performance, saying that Doyle was the perfect team player. The team acknowledged that Doyle’s flawless performance on the tracks spurred them to get the best out of the car, resulting in a first placed position at the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series.

Doyle said that it was a pleasure to watch racing greats Andy Lally and Spencer Pumpelly work the competition effortlessly. Stunned by the unexpected turn of events, he said that he was still in shock as the performance turned out better than in his wildest dreams.  He also had a word of praise for his team-mates, saying that watching two of the greatest Porsche drivers for five hours was an exhilarating experience.

Bob Doyle returned the car without a scratch to Andy Lally, who managed to get back the lead position after jockeying for it. This was followed by a double stint on the tracks by team-mate Spencer Pumpelly, who kept up the good work. However, the last two hours of the race belonged to Lally, who managed to ward off competition for the last 30 laps of the competition.

The scenes after victory were boisterous, with the victor whooping and hollering in delight, spinning the car in a NASCAR-style burnout.

Andy Lally was happy that he was able to win in his own backyard, courtesy the efforts put in by newcomer Bob Doyle. Expressing his gratitude to the newcomer, he said that before Doyle’s entry he was unsure about the longevity of his streak at Watkins Glen.  According to Lally, the last minute inclusion of Doyle boosted his spirit, allowing him to perform better than expected.

Doyle said that he would like to continue racing for team TRG team in the future as well. He further added that having been bitten by the racing bug, he found it invigorating.

With AXA and The Racer’s Group (TRG) reuniting for the Rolex 24 at Daytona in pursuit of victory, this is one gala event that has the signature of Rolex supremacy and has everything to look forward to. With No. 66 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup race car being the final car in the TRG line-up, TRG has all the intentions of making it to the top slot this year. To keep the enthusiasm of the car racing world and its fans alive Rolex has once again continued with its given way to this championship. The main onus of this event is basically to bring out the best in the motorsports racers of the world and give them a platform to portray their talents and better themselves.

The AXA- TRG team has all the veteran racers of the world to be a formidable team. The team is bejeweled with the champions like Ted Ballou, Pat Flanagan, Andy Lally, Kelly Collins and Wolf Henzler; all of whom have been associated with the championship for many years and have out done themselves year after year. While Ted Ballou will complete his four years with this championship, Pat Flanagan has been involved with TRG since 2003 and has lent his hand to everything including Daytona Prototypes to Rolex GT series. Andy Lally has won the Championship twice, holds a strong history in No. 66 and looks forward to getting his way this time as well. Kelly Collins who raced for TRG in 2006 has had a back up of stupendous career in GT cars and Daytona Prototypes, will be competing like a true warrior. Racer Wolf Henzler is previous year’s winner in the championship and holds a smooth record. The successful Porche Factory driver will be joining TRG family for the first time.

TRG specializes in engine and chassis tuning and is also engaged in preparation of service professional race cars. It is a manufacturer as well as the distributor of high-performance racing parts. Also, it assists with the mechanical and electrical engineering services, development of driver and other such opportunities. The team owner Kevin Buckler sees this team as the one full of potential and brilliance and appreciates the platform that Rolex provides with the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series, for AXA to spread their message. He also considered it a unique opportunity to build strong business to business relationships. He looked super enthusiastic and confident about his team and was pretty excited about the fact that Wolf Henzler who had been racing against him for so many years would now be in his troupe.

While AXA, a wealth management giant who has always withstood its motto of supporting individuals and business clients, has long been a supporter of the team, TRG has been competing in the top level championships for many years and has mostly ended up being crowned as the winner including in the 2005 and 2006 Rolex Series GT championship and Rolex 24 at Daytona and also the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Together they both are once again set to repeat last year’s success and race their way to success.

Last weekend the most daring teams had come from the TRG car racing for the Roar Before the Rolex 24. All the five TRG teams left no stone unturned to show their skills to steer a metallic machine and showed their competitors that they are all ready for the 2010 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series season’s opening race, the Rolex 24 At Daytona. The event got delayed because of the rain but all five TRG Porsche 911 GT3 Cup raced their cars with minimal problems and that also in competitive lap time. The teams had shown their excellence and managed to break some old records and amaze the sport lovers with their speed. The event was sponsored by Rolex who wants to bring the best world sporting talent together. Rolex has always believed in cherishing sports which bring in excitement in the life of people who love sports. The Roar Before the Rolex 24 was really enjoyed by sport lovers as they saw the best cars with champion drivers who could roar a metallic beauty with furious speed.

The event Roar Before the Rolex 24 was dominated by the TRG Porsche 911 GT3 Cup and all the five Porsche performed excellently but leading the list was Spencer Pumpelly No. 71. Spencer Pumpelly’s No. 71 ran the fastest lap in the TRG Armada and was the third fastest on the track with time limit of 1:49.700. The team has made a very good progress at the whole event and is expected to be one of the winners for the 2010 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series season opener the Rolex 24 At Daytona. Spencer Pumpelly was accompanied by Tim George Jr. And Bobby Labonte at the race and both were superb on the metal beauty. For Tim George ,Jr. it was his second season on the stock car racing and he was very well placed in the previous two year also. Bobby Labonte was racing for the first time on this track and had already won NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship. The other TRG Porsche armada was the No. 67 TRG/Flying Lizard machine which finished at the fourth all position and the team consisted of driver drivers Seth Neiman, Johannes van Overbeek, Patrick Long and Joerg Bergmeister. All the four together can win any race and they are most watched out team for the main event which will take place on the January 30-31, 2010. The No. 66 AXA machine had also given a tough completion to other teams. Andy Lally, Ted Ballou, Pat Flanagan, Kelly Collins and Wolf Henzler make this team a strong team at the Roaring Before the Rolex 24.

The real speed master was No.63 Future Electronics/Polizei144/Remington/M3LRacing.com/Freescale Semiconductors Porsche which ran the fastest lap time of 1:53.434. For Porsche it was a solid weekend as there were no major hiccups. The team consists of the most experienced drivers and the list is Henri Richard, Zak Brown, René Villeneuve, Mark Thomas and Richard Dean. The team is very excited for the main even as are equally happy with Roar Before the Rolex 24 because there was no mechanical incidence. No.63 will be a very big surprise for the Opening season race and their strategy is also clean and consistent. As the event is getting closer all five TRG teams are gearing up and are set to roar with their cars and win the event and provide the entertainment to their fans. All the sports fans are also geared up for the Rolex 24 At Daytona and will enjoy the fast moving cars which can break all the previous records.

The most anticipated weekend for race fans the world over has arrived as they will get a teaser of what is in store for the Rolex 24 At Daytona. Roar Before the Rolex 24 is scheduled to be held at the Daytona International Speedway from the 8th to the 10th of January. The Daytona International Speedway will be abuzz with action as the teams and fans gather for the preview to the toughest endurance race in the history of United States. The event is one of the most fan-friendly events as the Mayor of the Speedweeks will kick start the celebrations and the test sessions. The fans for the first time will be able to see their favorite teams and race car drivers prepare for one of the most trying 24 hours in the history of race car events. All the teams have geared up and are making last minute additions as well as fine tuning their engines as the test sessions kick off this weekend.

The three days of testing will be a showcase of the talent waiting to storm the tracks on the 30th of January when Rolex 24 At Daytona shall be flagged off. The three days of test sessions will not only be a delight for the fans but also will be a time when the teams make last minute changes to their plans. The test sessions will help the drivers understand the tracks and the racing conditions as well as fine tune their co-ordination with their team in the pits. This would be a strategic time for all the teams as it would help them assess the minute details that are quintessential to win the race. The Rolex 24 At Daytona is not only an endurance check for the drivers but is also a check of the endurance of the entire chassis of the cars. The drivers too would have to learn to switch off in between as they would only have time for short naps during the 24 hours.

Team TRG has announced the strongest and most enviable lineup for the event. Team TRG will be associating with Flying Lizards Motorsports for Rolex 24 At Daytona. TRG has announced its collection of champions as it leaves nothing to chance when going for the win at Rolex 24 At Daytona. TRG’s star lineup includes Jorg Bermeister, Patrick Long, Tim George Jr., Andy Lally, Spencer Pumpelly, Wolf Henzler, Bobby Labonte, Henri Richard, Rene Villeneuve, Zak Brown, Richard Dean and Mark Thomas. Andy Lally has been signed for the full season of the 2010 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series and will be looking to defend his 2009 victory at Rolex 24 At Daytona. Brumos Racing too will be returning to the tracks with David Donohue and Darren Law in the No. 59 Porsche Riley. Joao Barbosa and Terry Borcheller will also be taking the wheel for Brumos racing. Hurley Harwood will be racing his last season at the Rolex 24 At Daytona with Brumos racing. Derek Johnston, the Nottingham resident is also set to make his debut at the 2010 Rolex 24 At Daytona. Though the inaugural 2003 Daytona Prototype winner has visited the Daytona International Speedway already; however, this would be the first time he would be racing along with the other teams on the tracks.

Andy Lally has been signed by TRG to compete at the Rolex 24 At Daytona and defend his title in the 2010 competition. With just a month left to the toughest endurance race in the world, all the teams are making last minute preparations and additions to their teams. Each team has ensured that they have their best racing talent on the tracks to ensure a podium finish. The competition has increased manifold for the Rolex 24 At Daytona which is to be held at the Daytona International Speedway on January 30, 2010. The race is touted to be the most trying endurance race in the world with drivers trying their best to accomplish as many laps as possible. The endurance race not only tests the drivers but also is a test for the stability of the chassis.

By associating with The Racer’s Group (TRG), Andy Lally will not only begin his sixth season at the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series but will also become the longest running GT driver/owner duo in the history of the series. Andy Lally cherishes his association with TRG as he made his debut at the Daytona with team TRG. Owner and CEO of TRG, Kevin Buckler has signed on Andy Lally to run full time for the team in the entire Rolex Series. With all the teams acquiring the best racing talent, Andy Lally is up for quite a task. Kevin Buckler is extremely confident of his choice and states that he has always been impressed by Andy Lally’s determination and talent on the tracks. Kevin Buckler also stated that he had known Andy Lally for a long time and together they had witnessed a great deal of success. Talking about the future of Andy Lally and team TRG, Kevin Buckler stated that they had tremendous things in store for their return at the Daytona International Speedway.

Andy Lally has already won the Rolex 24 At Daytona twice, in 2001 and 2009. This year he would be looking to turn the feat into a hat trick in January. Andy Lally also has to his credit three second place finishes at the Rolex 24 At Daytona along with three GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Championships that he won in 2001, 2004 and 2006. He will also be the only driver on the tracks to have won the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series race at each track on the schedule. Andy Lally proudly sits on the third rank of the all-time win list in the Rolex Sports Car Series and has also had the most number of podium finishes in the history of the series. He would be making his 100^th start at the series when he turns on the engine at the 2010 Rolex 24 At Daytona. Andy Lally too expressed his delight at signing up with TRG as he loves the diversity of races that the team offers him. He also stated that he has built a wonderful relationship with Kevin Buckler, Debra as well as the rest of the team, which according to him keeps getting stronger with each passing year.

Like the rising sun that dispels shadows and brings with a sense of surging hope, Rolex the world celebrated watch manufacturing company led the world of motorsports racing in America to a new beginning. Collaborating with the organizations in the United States, Rolex co-created the famed Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series that brings together some of the best racers in the world. Known for its high level of competitiveness and challenges, the 12 races that form a part of the Rolex Series have all witnessed the rise of many competent race car drivers and the ascent of many teams.

Veteran race car driver recognized for his expert comprehension of the circuit, Andy Lally is all set to make an effort to qualify for Sprint Cup Series race that is going to be held at the Watkins Glen circuit on the 9^th of August. Respected by competitors and spectators for an unmatched level of performance and determined action, Andy Lally has a list of tremendous accomplishments to his name. Three-time winner of the Rolex Championships varied classes that include the GT in 2006, the SGS in 2004 and the SRPII in 2001, Andy Lally was also involved with the GT class outperformed all the others to win the Rolex 24 Hour in February this year.

Born in Northport, New York in 1975, Andy Lally is regarded as a champion with an extensive knowledge of road racing. Commencing his racing career with karting, Andy Lally won 2 WKA National Gold Cup Championships before getting into sports car racing in 1983 in the SCAA regional tournaments. Claiming the USF2000 Rookie of the Year award in the very first year of his professional racing career, Andy Lally had certainly set the tone for the astounding skills and accomplishments that were to follow. Temporarily driving the #7 Chevrolet for TRG Motorsports in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Andy Lally is a formidable racer in the motorsports industry. Currently holding the record for the most number of top 3 and top 5 finishes, he is tied for second position with 19 victories in the series. Apart from the tremendous number of accomplishments already attained, Andy Lally also holds the record for the most number of consecutive Grand Am Rolex season participations with at least one victory from the years 2004 to 2009. This remarkable champion represents a different breed of champions becoming the first driver in the history of Rolex Series to start off the season armed with a win at every single track that plays host to the Rolex races.

Currently driving the No. 67 Porsche in the Rolex GT Series, Andy Lally has been able to perform consistently all the racing tournaments indicating that this prodigious racer is bent on re-shaping the way racing has been perceived. From the race tracks of the karting arena to the Rolex Series and the NASCAR, Andy Lally has been able to give a commendable number of performances for his team. Hoping to clinch the top spot for TRG Motorsports, Andy Lally will be driving the second car for the team at the Sprint Cup Series race.

Enthused fans all over the world will be anxiously waiting for the crowning of their champion, Andy Lally at the Sprint Series.