The season that follows the first one is always the most critical considering that irrespective of the success or lack of it of the first one it is the second season that is the real rest of the potential and prospects. With the first Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series over with its own share of initial hiccups and success eyes of everyone belonging to the motorsports were glued to the second season with the expectations having only risen from what these were over the debut season. From the very onset, as was expected, 2001 Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series proved to be a worthy follower of the first season with every race adding more adventure and spirit of competition to the world of motorsports. That changes would happen in the Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series was clear even before the season began as the Rolex Series was made bigger with the addition of one extra feature at the Lime Rock Park on the Memorial Day making the season an 11 race competition. This was a great precursor to the way things were all set to improve with the Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series moving into claiming its well deserved place in the world of motorsports.

Rolex has been the force behind many successful events all over the world which are related to different fields of sports. Right from golf to sailing, riding, eventing to motorsports, Rolex has been at the forefront of creating and supporting platforms where the best people in their fields get together and achieve the unimaginable levels of human brilliance and excellence, which in fact is the philosophy and purpose of Rolex. The same was demonstrated in the 2001 Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series season which had race cars competing in five different classes. One of the long lasting changes of that season was moving

the Six Hours of Watkins Glen from being the season finale of the first season to June which is still the same. Also, a new points system was introduced which laid more stress on individual drivers and in effect meant that teammates would not be able to share the championship.

The five classes in which teams competed included SRP (the renamed SportsRacing Prototype), SRP II, GT, GTS and AGT. The SRP class was won by James Weaver who was followed in the second place by his Dyson Racing teammate Butch Leitzinger. The SRP II class was won by Andy Lally who had great season and was on the podium after all the races except one and was the proud winner of Rolex 24 as well for Mike Johnson’s Archangel Motorsports Services team. GTS class saw Chris Bingham grabbing the top spot who had won spectacular seven races with Ron Johnson. Darren Law raced his way for the G&W Motorsports team to win the title in the GT class. The fifth class, AGT witnessed the closest finish with Craig Conway and Doug Goad becoming the joint winners after having won seven races each. The combinations of passion and success which was witnessed in the second season of Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series was spectacular and continues to be so even after a decade since the tournament had first started.

The Rolex heritage encapsulates the aspects of bonding with people who associate with the Rolex events. In some cases the relationship that was fostered with Rolex lasts over many decades and forms the essence of the idea behind the most valued brand in the world. Reviving the motor sports racing in America, Rolex has led this domain to a higher standing and rendered it into the most coveted and prestigious race tournaments on the planet. The Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series co-created by Rolex is one of the most important racing tournaments in the United States and now has become an integral part of the culture.

The 2009 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series have seen a spate of close finishes and increasing competition. Apart from becoming a proving ground for racers and cars alike, the Rolex Series has borne witness to the formation of legacies that go down the ages to inspire the will and drive the spirit. Forging a partnership with the Barrett racing team, Paul Miller and his accomplished race car driver son Bryce Miller joined forces with Eric Barrett to form the Miller-Barrett Racing Team. The Miller-Barrett alliance will be hitting the tracks with the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup that has been restructured and revamped to deliver the best performance. The primary vision of the Miller-Barrett alliance is to hit the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series in 2010 and claim the GT class title. The mounting costs and recession have had severe implications on many teams and due to the financial cutbacks some teams have opted out of the races. But the true test of will is only seen when the stakes are high. Not ready to go out without a fight the Miller Barrett racing team is out to claim the title with increased passion and a newly equipped Porsche car.

The entire team was closely involved with the project including Eric Barrett who will take on the role of an engineer as well as a team manager for the Miller Barrett Racing Team. Debuting the newly developed Porsche 911 GT3 Cup GT class racing car at the Crown Royal 200 at The Glen
Watkins Glen International on the 6^th and 7^th of August this year, the team is hoping to earn a respectable finish. Both the Millers who will be the force behind the wheel have a tremendous racing career. Paul Miller has been racing for almost two decades now and in this long spanning and illustrious career he participated in the 24 Hours at Le Mans three times and also raced in the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Winning the GTO class at the Daytona International Speedway, Paul Miller brings with him a tremendous amount of experience and caliber to the Miller-Barrett team. Not to be left behind is the other racer Bryce Miller who not only secured the 2nd place in the 24 Hours at Daytona with the TRG team in 2008 but also laid claim to the 2^nd position at the Spa 24 Hour race at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in the GT2 class.

All geared to make a mark in the Rolex Series the Miller Barrett Racing team is a formidable racing team that needs to be watched closely for they just might lead the series to victory.

An act to attaining perfection is only successful if it becomes an inspiration or a goal that others around the world hope to achieve. This vital element lies at the core of the Rolex principal that entails the need for evolving to follow a higher purpose and a greater ambition. The Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Rolex is recognized as a one of a kind racing event that draws tremendous talent from all over the world. The Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series consists of total 12 races led by the Rolex 24 at Daytona that is probably the most testing and grueling racing challenges in the world.

Inspired by the racers as well as the incredible history of motor sports racing, the young racer Leh Keen is turning out to be a formidable racer at the Rolex Series. With a total of four wins to his credit this year that includes the win at Millville, New Jersey, Watkins Glen, New York, Lexington, Ohio and at Daytona, Leh Keen is determined to go beyond the other racers. Representing the younger generation of racers, this 26 year old racer is out to carve a name for him among the other seasoned racers. Living on James Island, Leh Keen tunes cars at the GSC Motorsports located in West Ashley whenever he does not have his itinerary filled with racing tournaments.

In 2009 the skilled racer Leh Keen has had a good run, packing a few wins as well as gaining the attention of rivals and spectators alike. Principally racing on road courses Leh Keen sometimes races on oval tracks like the Daytona. Turning 26 this July, the skilled young racer, Leh Keen has his target fixed on gaining the upper hand and finding his foothold among other accomplished racers in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series. For some the very though of racing in an event that has your icons racing too can be very unnerving. Even though Leh Keen has the utmost respect for the Porsche drivers, he still manages to keep himself away from getting overwhelmed by the magnitude of the race or the racers.

The idols of Leh Keen are tremendously capable racers Wolf Henzler and Jorg Bergmeister who were hand picked by Porsche to test their new cars. The desire to burn the rubber and blaze the circuits is handed down to the talented racer, Leh Keen from his father who was a sprint car racer in Atlanta. In his second year as a driver for the Georgia based team Farnbacher Loles, Leh Keen used to compete for the Autometrics team from Charleston that had secured the third place in 2006 in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series.

With a fifth place finish at the race track in Birmingham in Alabama, Leh Keen seems to have garnered a lot of points over the races to place him at a comfortable position in the race standings. Leh Keen’s greatest ambition is to win the Rolex Series and the grueling Rolex 24 at Daytona.

Considering the past performances and the resolute will to win the aspiration for becoming a top world class leader could soon turn into a reality.

The incredible popularity of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series has fuelled the growth of other related spheres as well. Brought out of the darkness by Rolex, the motorsports industry in the United States has seen the dawning of a new era in sporting history. The steadfast support of Rolex in bringing the prestigious event forward to new heights of success and popularity has resulted in the progress of all other aspects. Due to the ever increasing fan base of the Rolex Series and the drivers that compete in this illustrious event, a number of shows whether they are on the air, on the web or on television are directed towards bringing the Rolex series closer to home.

The exceeding popularity consequently demands that the race car drivers become more accessible to fans who would like answers to a volley of questions. A number of broadcasters and radio channels have become actively involved with following every constituent of the Rolex Series and put together several interviews with race car drivers as well as members of the organizing committee and sponsors who play an active role in organizing this eminent series. On the 30^th of July an interviewer took put together a teleconference interview for the star race car drivers Max Angelelli and Wayne Taylor. Trying to grasp the action plan for the next race in the Rolex Series at the Watkins Glen on the 7^th of August, the interviewer tried to gain a better insight of the champions.

With the series heating up with every single race the top three teams are pushing harder to outclass each other. The duo of Wayne Taylor and Max Angelelli roared past the others in the 2005 Daytona Prototype championship and clinched the win twice. The interviewer asked the star drivers about the significance of the next race. Almost instantly both Max Angelelli and Wayne Taylor agreed that every single race of the series is as important as the next. Due to the high level of competition at the Rolex Series performing at every single race is imperative. The 2009 edition of the Rolex Series has seen an increased number of photo finish victories and with the teams trailing behind each other, separated merely by a few points, the importance of finishing in the top three is gaining a new momentum.

The team of Max Angelelli and Wayne Taylor utilizes a completely different strategy for the two races at the Watkins Glen. In the short course they employ very little downforce, while in the long course they use more downforce to tackle the increased corners and turns. Defending the inconsistent performance of team mate Brian Frisselle, Max Angelelli told the interviewer that Brian was great driver who is slowly learning all the techniques and other finer aspects that will definitely transform him into a formidable contender and a great champion. Shedding light on the significance of swift pit stops and track positioning, Max Angelelli stated that the tremendous level of competition at the Rolex Series makes it harder for a driver to clinch the top spot.

The interview that was probably heard by at least by thousands of people gave a rare insight on the opinions and thought process of the champion racers.

The changing fortunes of the Grand-AM Rolex Sports Car Series can probably be credited to the steadfast support of Rolex. The celebrated Swiss Brand, Rolex has played a pivotal role in molding the Grand-AM Rolex Sports Car Series into a world class event. The Rolex Series has become equated with the best racing tournaments in the world. Enabling the drivers to reach for perfection, the coveted Rolex Series is an arena that witnesses some of the most spectacular driving skills in the history of motor sports racing. Every year the spectators line the stands of the Grand-Am Rolex Series waiting anxiously for the champions to roar past in an awesome display of skill. Branching out into all spheres of the media world, the Grand-Am not only receives extensive media coverage but had to launch its own medium for interacting with the increasing number of fans.

The surging popularity of the Rolex Series and the exceeding number of enthusiastic fans has driven the organizing committees to venture out into newer avenues. Right from webcasts to television programs and radio shows the Grand-Am committee is ensuring that the spectators have added opportunities to interact with their favorite racers and learn about other aspects of the series. The Grand-Am Weekly radio show and webcasts feature champion racers who partake in enhancing the fan experience. The most interesting aspect of the Grand-Am Weekly radio show is that it allows the skilled racers to interact directly with the fans and answer their queries regarding every aspect of this eminent sport racing tournament.

This year the champion drivers of the Grand-Am Rolex Series Daytona Prototype Burt Frisselle and Brian Frisselle will together feature on the Grand-Am Weekly radio show and webcast along with Acxiom GT champion Kelly Collins. Driving the No. 10 SunTrust Racing Ford Dallara along with team mate Max Angelelli, Brian Frisselle is one of the most well respected racers of the Rolex Series and has many spectacular finishes to his credit. While, Burt Frisselle the rising star in the Rolex Series championships replaced his elder brother, Brian Frisselle to become a part of the AIM Autosport team. Representing the AIM Autosport team that currently stands at the sixth place in the series, Burt Frisselle along with team member Wilkins has three top-five finishes to his name. The other member of the Grand-Am Weekly radio show, Kelly Collins along with team mate Paul Edwards currently stands at the number two spot on the GT standings with five podium finishes to his name.

The highly capable race car drivers that will feature on the radio show ensure that every single fan is allowed to better comprehend the scope and range of the Grand-Am Rolex Series along with the finer aspects of motor sport racing. The extremely interactive radio show gives a better insight into the challenges faced by the drivers while racing along with the requisites that are required to becoming a champion racer. Hitting the air waves every Tuesday the radio show is a rare window into the elements and aspects that form the core of the Grand-Am Rolex Series.

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.

An act to attaining perfection is only successful if it becomes an inspiration or a goal that others around the world hope to achieve. This vital element lies at the core of the Rolex principal that entails the need for evolving to follow a higher purpose and a greater ambition. The Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Rolex is recognized as a one of a kind racing event that draws tremendous talent from all over the world. The Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series consists of total 12 races led by the Rolex 24 at Daytona that is probably the most testing and grueling racing challenges in the world.

Inspired by the racers as well as the incredible history of motor sports racing, the young racer Leh Keen is turning out to a formidable racer at the Rolex Series. With a total of four wins to his credit this year that includes the win at Millville, New Jersey, Watkins Glen, New York, Lexington, Ohio and at Daytona, Leh Keen is determined to go beyond the other racers. Representing the younger generation of racers, this 26 year old racer is out to carve a name for him among the other seasoned racers. Living on James Island, Leh Keen tunes cars at the GSC Motorsports located in West Ashley whenever he does not have his itinerary filled with racing tournaments.

In 2009 the skilled racer Leh Keen has had a good run, packing a few wins as well as gaining the attention of rivals and spectators alike. Principally racing on road courses Leh Keen sometimes races on oval tracks like the Daytona. Turning 26 this July, the skilled young racer, Leh Keen has his target fixed on gaining the upper hand and finding his foothold among other accomplished racers in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series. For some the very though of racing in an event that has your icons racing too can be very unnerving. Even though Leh Keen has the utmost respect for the Porsche drivers, he still manages to keep himself away from getting overwhelmed by the magnitude of the race or the racers.

The idols of Leh Keen are tremendously capable racers Wolf Henzler and Jorg Bergmeister who were hand picked by Porsche to test their new cars. The desire to burn the rubber and blaze the circuits is handed down to the talented racer, Leh Keen from his father who was a sprint car racer in Atlanta. In his second year as a driver for the Georgia based team Farnbacher Loles, Leh Keen used to compete for the Autometrics team from Charleston that had secured the third place in 2006 in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series.

With a fifth place finish at the race track in Birmingham in Alabama, Leh Keen seems to have garnered a lot of points over the races to place him at a comfortable position in the race standings. Leh Keen’s greatest ambition is to win the Rolex Series and the grueling Rolex 24 at Daytona.

Considering the past performances and the resolute will to win the aspiration for becoming a top world class leader could soon turn into a reality.