The dawn of the motorsports racing industry in America came with the support of Rolex. Now completing almost a decade in sponsoring the motor sports racing events in the United States, the world renowned Swiss brand Rolex has played a fundamental role in transforming the racing as a sport in America. The Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series in the years of its existence has become an arena that brings skilled racers to the forefront of achievement. Even though the races that form a part of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series have some of the most talented racers competing in them sudden change of circumstances can have a great impact of the performance as well as the final position secured.

The multitude of racing teams at the Rolex Series combine the best of technology with the best talent to make a formidable concoction that would manage to outrival all the other competitors. Devoting time, finances and technology to crafting the finest racing machines, the various teams try and ensure that they are fully ready before embarking on the quest to glory at the Rolex Series. However they also have to bear in mind that sudden occurrences can cause untowardly 3events and hamper the results of the competitors. At the Porsche 250 presented by Legacy Credit Union at the Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama on the 19^th of July, the Beyer team represented by Rick Taylor and Mike Forest in the number 13 Lennox Chevrolet Riley along with a number 5 Lennox Chevrolet Crawford driven by Jared Beyer and Jordan Taylor showed a lot of promise initially.

However their progress was marred by a series of mishaps that caused them varied setbacks through out the 2 hour and 45 minute, Porsche 250 race. Awarded the stop-and-go penalty for passing before the start-finish line on a restart the Rick Taylor and Mike Forest team were relegated to the 18^th position almost an entire lap behind the leaders. Persistently trying to undo the effect of the penalty the duo strived to gain ground and finally reached the 12^th position. This gain was cut short when a flat spot in the front part of the car caused the vehicle to slow down and lose ground. Taking over the wheel of the number 13 Lennox Chevrolet Riley, Mike Forest quickly adapted to the newer features on this car and after gaining the lost lead he finally drove it to the finish line securing the 12^th position.

Coming forward, in the eight place with the number 5 Lennox Chevrolet Crawford, the duo Jared Beyer and Jordan Taylor had to suffer from their own setbacks while racing through the circuit at the Barber Motorsports Park. When only two laps were remaining for the completion of the race the number 5 Lennox Chevrolet Crawford was damaged on the right side by the number 76 Krohn car causing a great deal of bodywork damage long with a flat tire. This caused the Beyer car to lose its eight place and finally finish at the 13^th position.

Though the Beyer team had to suffer quite a few setbacks they still managed to finish at credible positions at the end of this race of the Rolex Series. The performance of the Beyer team at the Rolex Series race was a clear indication of determination and the resolute spirit of the talented team members.

They say that ambition and desire can only be curtailed for a limited period of time. If the will that consumes the soul, is stronger than the most daunting of challenges than nothing in this world can impede its rise. As the world leader of creating the finest watches, Rolex has taken on the role of an inspiration that propels the hearts towards a greater achievement and vaults the spirit to attain bigger victories. The most prestigious racing event in the United States, the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series is regarded as the prime platform for heralding a new dawn of sporting in America. Proudly sponsoring the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series as its principal partner, Rolex gave a new lease of life to the faltering championship and transformed it into one of the most respected and prestigious sporting challenges in the world. The Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series comprises 12 races that are held over two seasons and the points of the various teams that are competing in this event are tallied to determine the overall winner of this racing challenge.
The 2009 edition of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series has probably been the most riveting of all challenges in the history of the game. With numerous photo finish victories, the level of competition and skill at this eminent racing event has reached different sphere. The ninth race of this enthralling series known as the Porsche 250 was held on from the 17^th to the 19^th of July at the Baber Motorsports Park in Birmingham in the state of Alabama. According to the last ranking report based on the points earned in the prior challenges the Telemex/Chip Ganassi Racing Lexus Riley was leading the pack with a total of 199 points ahead of SunTrust and Gainsco racing teams. Hoping to gain the lead in the overall standings the close level of competition between the racing teams is getting hotter by the minute. Scorching the racing circuit the racers push their cars to their limit as the hurtle down the speedway to the final lap.

The Porsche 250 that ended with the setting of the sun over the dimly lit horizon and finally had its winner after a tough competition. Edging past the other racers to clinch the first position Alex Gurney and team mate Jon Fogarty put up an excellent level of driving skill. The talented driver Alex Gurney has had to face disappointment in the past few races and lost the first position by a mere fraction of a second. However this time around Alex Gurney on his Pontiac Riley blazed past the team of Scott Pruett and Memo Rojas in their Lexus Riley and claimed the top spot. The third position was secured by the team of John Pew and Michael Valiante driving their Ford Riley.

Bringing together resilience and ambition the prestigious Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series has grown in popularity and is celebrated all over for its tremendous competitive standards and excellent performances. Rolex is more than delighted to be a part of an illustrious event like the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series that brings to the purview the stupendous capacity of will and the ability to etch a new chapter in history every single time.

Thundering cars, filling the air with smoke, burnt rubber and an undeniable excitement move the spectators into a tizzy of passion. The Rolex Grand-Am Sports Car Series presented by Rolex is one of the most coveted racing events in America. Attracting a large number of world class racers, the Rolex Grand-Am Sports Car Series is regarded as a proving ground for racers everywhere. Rolex the world leader in premium watches has been known to sponsor a number of sporting events around the world that showcase skill and talent. As a part of its long standing principal Rolex has sought to foster a partnership with numerous organizations to further the sporting event as well as individualistic ambition. Determined to change the very perception of people and move them towards pursuing the highest forms of triumph and achievement, Rolex inspires the world to stand determined and move forward with surging ambition. The eminent Rolex Grand-Am Sports Car Series is one such event that celebrates the passion and the drive of man to control and master the skill of driving at the speed of wind.

Over the years this prestigious event has grown in range as well as the number of people that come to witness this event. This tremendously challenging series is led by the famous Rolex 24 at Daytona. The entire Rolex Grand-Am Sports Car Series is divided into a total of 12 races that is held over two seasons. The various winners are determined on the basis of the points that are earned throughout the series and finally crowned at the Homestead Miami Speedway in Florida. The 2009 edition of the Rolex Grand-Am Sports Car Series has seen a high level of competition, so much so that almost all the races have been very close and ended with a photofinish victory. A record number of four cars were still battling it out in the final lap of the Rolex 24 at Daytona.

At the last race that was held on the 3^rd of July at the New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, New Jersey racers faced stiff competition and fought a hard battle to victory. The racing event known as the Brumos Porsche 250 that was held here was won by the SunTrust Team. The skilled racer Max Angelelli edged past the prolific racer Alex Gurney who lost out for the second consecutive time in the Brumos Porsche 250. Winning the event by .20 of a second Max Angelelli clinched the top honor of the Brumos Porsche 250 on Sunday to qualify for the fifth closest win in the history of the race. According to the present race standings team Telemex/Chip Ganassi Racing Lexus Riley is leading with 199 points, closely followed by the SunTrust team with 198 points and finally team Gainsco in the third place with 196 points.

The eight race of the remarkable Rolex Grand-Am Sports Car Series is the Porsche 250 that is all set to be held on the 19^th of July, 2009. The seventh edition of the annual Porsche 250 will be co-presented by Bradley Arant along with Rolex and is to be held at the Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds in Alabama. This 250 mile race is bound to be a thrilling event as all teams that are competing in this event are a few points behind each other.

The racers are gearing up to perform at prestigious Rolex Grand-Am Sports Car Series and hoping to gain more ground over the close competition.