Daytona. Racing is on.
Most may immediately think it is too early for the Daytona 500. Well, yes, it is.
That does not alter the fact that racing is on in Daytona. It can also be said that the spectacle on tap for this weekend is much more colorful and varied than the “500”.
It is the ROLEX 24. The grand season opener for the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship.
Consider the Daytona 500. It is the NASCAR grand opening. 500 miles, 43 cars / drivers, 3 manufacturers, 4 hours.
Consider the ROLEX 24. 24 hours, 67 cars with around 200 or more drivers, 10 (or more) manufacturers, 2,500 miles (give or take a few).
Out of all the manufacturers represented in the ROLEX 24, it was Ford, Chevy and Dodge taking the wins over the likes of Porsche, BMW, Ferrari, Aston-Martin, Audi…. Imagine! American muscle over European power. Looking forward to see if they keep it through the season and even more to see them run LIVE at VIRginia International Raceway!
NASCAR and TUDOR both have ties to the area as both series race here in Virginia. NASCAR, of course, is more common with Bristol, Martinstville and Richmond. The TUDOR SportsCar Championship makes their visit on the rolling curves and open views of VIRginia International Raceway near Danville in August of 2015.
