From Grand-Am.com
Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) announced its intention of fielding a Ferrari 458 GT at the prestigious Rolex 24 on January 28-29. Veteran Rui Aguas and Rally America star Travis Pastrana will join MWR owners Michael Waltrip and Rob Kauffman at the wheel of the car.
"We have been looking at expanding the organization in the sports car world and this is a great next step," said Kauffman – whose organization will team up with Italy-based Ferrari specialist AF Corse.
"The Rolex 24 at Daytona is a world class event with huge historic relevance in motorsports, and bringing a Ferrari to the 50th running is a terrific opportunity. We raced Petit Le Mans and Le Mans itself this year, and plan to increase our presence in North American road racing."
"My racing career will forever be linked to Daytona, because it was defined on those high banks," said Waltrip, a two-time Daytona 500 champion. "I've raced at Daytona for 25 years and I can't wait to turn left at the end of pit road and race through the infield for the first time. It will be special to share this experience with Rob, Rui and Travis."
Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) announced its intention of fielding a Ferrari 458 GT at the prestigious Rolex 24 on January 28-29. Veteran Rui Aguas and Rally America star Travis Pastrana will join MWR owners Michael Waltrip and Rob Kauffman at the wheel of the car.
"We have been looking at expanding the organization in the sports car world and this is a great next step," said Kauffman – whose organization will team up with Italy-based Ferrari specialist AF Corse.
"The Rolex 24 at Daytona is a world class event with huge historic relevance in motorsports, and bringing a Ferrari to the 50th running is a terrific opportunity. We raced Petit Le Mans and Le Mans itself this year, and plan to increase our presence in North American road racing."
"My racing career will forever be linked to Daytona, because it was defined on those high banks," said Waltrip, a two-time Daytona 500 champion. "I've raced at Daytona for 25 years and I can't wait to turn left at the end of pit road and race through the infield for the first time. It will be special to share this experience with Rob, Rui and Travis."