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    <pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2013 11:23:33 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Team Sahlen receives monetary fine and loss of points post Alabama event]]></title>
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Team Sahlen BMW Riley: Dane Cameron, Wayne NonnamakerPhoto by: Mike Geng
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 10, 2013) – GRAND-AM Road Raci ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/grandam/news/team-sahlen-receives-monetary-fine-and-loss-of-points-post-alabama-event/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:48:40 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Scuderia Corsa Ferrari adds Jeff Westphal to driver lineup]]></title>
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Westphal, a 26 year-old San Francisco native, started his racing career at a local northern California indoor go-cart track when the track owner was so impressed with his raw talent that he sponsored him for the 2004 Red Bull Driver Search Runoffs.  During the past few seasons Jeff has gained attention for his record-breaking victories in the Global Time Attack ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/grandam/news/scuderia-corsa-ferrari-adds-jeff-westphal-to-driver-lineup/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:47:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Valiante set to sub for Negri at Michael Shank Racing]]></title>
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Pataskala, Ohio (29 March 2013) - Michael Shank Racing announced on Friday that Ozz Negri’s recovery from the leg injury that he experienced in off-season training has suffered a setback, and the 2012 Rolex 24 At Daytona Champion will not race in the next two rounds of GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series competition.

Sharing the No. 60 Michael Shank Racing Ford-Riley with John Pew ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/grandam/news/valiante-set-to-sub-for-negri-at-michael-shank-racing/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:41:20 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[United front: ACO, United SportsCar Racing maintain relationship]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[SEBRING, Fla. – ACO and United SportsCar Racing are pleased to announce a global strategic agreement to continue a relationship that started between ACO and ALMS 14 years ago to promote endurance racing in North America and the link with the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

This global agreement is made of two parts. 

The first part is a specific licensing agreement that will allow selected ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/grandam/news/united-front-aco-united-sportscar-racing-maintain-relationship-432734/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:31:26 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Starworks Motorsport was fined and penalized]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[#2 Starworks with Alex Popow Ford Riley: Ryan Dalziel, Alex PopowPhoto by: Mike Geng
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/grandam/news/starworks-motorsport-was-fined-and-penalized/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:48:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Michael Shank Racing picks Yacaman and Pizzonia for second DP entry ]]></title>
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Bogota, Colombia -- Michael Shank Racing has signed Colombian Gustavo Yacaman and Brazilian
Antonio Pizzonia to co-drive the No. 6 Michael Shank Racing Ford-Riley for the remaining 11 events
in the 2013 GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series season.

With over 28,000 laps completed since 2004, Michael Shank Racing is one of the most experienced
teams in GRAND-AM, scoring podium results ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/grandam/news/michael-shank-racing-picks-yacaman-and-pizzonia-for-second-dp-entry/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:34:54 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GRAND-AM, ALMS announce formation of joint technical committee]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Daytona Beach, Fla. – GRAND-AM Road Racing and the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón announced today the formation of a Joint Technical Committee. The group is focusing on key competition issues for the two organizations during this season, but also on the competitive landscape for the new unified sports car series debuting in 2014.

 
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/grandam/news/grand-am-alms-announce-formation-of-joint-technical-committee/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:14:39 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Michael Shank Racing declines to appeal Rolex 24 penalty ]]></title>
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Pataskala, Ohio - Michael Shank Racing came back from a seven lap deficit to the leaders to finish third in the 2013
Rolex 24 at Daytona last Sunday.

Following a post-race inspection of the No. 60 Michael Shank Racing Ford-Riley, GRAND-AM determined that the team was
in violation of Section 4-1.1 (“GRAND-AM will specify components and performance levels in the Specific ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/grandam/news/michael-shank-racing-declines-to-appeal-rolex-24-penalty/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:23:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Michael Shank Racing loses Rolex 24H points and pays fines ]]></title>
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 31, 2013) – GRAND-AM Road Racing has issued monetary and point penalties to the No. 60 Ford/Riley Daytona Prototype entry that competes in the Rolex Sports Car Series, as a result of a rule infraction discovered following the 24-hour season-opening Jan. 26-27 event at Daytona International Speedway.

 

The No. 60 was found in violation of Section 4-1.1 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/grandam/news/michael-shank-racing-loses-rolex-24h-points-and-pays-fines/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:15:54 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GT front runner crashes Sunday morning in Rolex 24 at Daytona]]></title>
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Kuba Giermaziak crashed the No. 30 MOMO/NGT Motorsport Porsche while running second in class.  He drove behind the wall at around 10:15 Sunday morning with the left front wheel almost perpendicular to the rest of the car.  The Scuderia Corsa Michelotto Ferrari 458 led the GT class under the yellow brought out by Giermaziak’s crash.  

The race has been slowed by 13 caution periods ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/grandam/news/gt-front-runner-crashes-sunday-morning-in-rolex-24-at-daytona/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2013 15:44:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fog slows down Rolex 24 at Daytona  ]]></title>
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The expected sun shine ended up being fog that was thick enough to slow the field down under caution.

Yes, the clock is still running but the caution came out at approximately 7:00am EST.  Several teams are heading into pits for brake pad changes and other needed adjustments, or repairs.   While some question the GRANDAM officials on keeping the time running in the Rolex 24 Hours at ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/grandam/news/fog-slows-down-rolex-24-at-daytona/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2013 12:03:37 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kimball slides off track while fighting for the lead]]></title>
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It was a dramatic restart between the two Chip Ganassi drivers when Charlie Kimball had the lead in the No. 01 BMW Riley, but when the green flag flew again, Dario Franchitti in the No. 02 team car snookered his fellow IndyCar driver to steal the overall lead. 

As the two team cars battle for the lead, Kimball tried to retake the top spot  at the Bus Stop and ended up off the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/grandam/news/kimball-slides-off-track-while-fighting-for-the-lead/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2013 07:33:22 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Trends becoming obvious as night falls on Rolex 24 at Daytona]]></title>
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Nighttime has enveloped the Daytona International Speedway and several trends seem to be emerging three hours into the 51st Rolex 24. 
One trend is obvious.  The two Ganassi BMW Rileys are fast.  The pole sitting No. 01 car has led most of the first three hours of the race and the No. 02 entry has run steadily in the top-four.  The additional rpms Grand-Am granted the BMW motor over ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/grandam/news/trends-becoming-obvious-as-night-falls-on-rolex-24-at-daytona/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2013 00:30:38 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Trouble comes early in the Rolex 24 at Daytona]]></title>
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Several top teams experienced problems less than an hour into the 51st Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway.

First, Nick Tandy, the GT class pole sitter, slid off the track, causing extensive damage to the right side of the No. 32 Konrad Motorsport/Orbit Porsche.  Tandy’s team fixed the damage, with the assistance of a new door.  But the car is well down the running order ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/grandam/news/trouble-comes-early-in-the-rolex-24-at-daytona/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Jan 2013 21:50:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Guy Cosmo withdraws from Rolex 24 at Daytona]]></title>
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Guy Cosmo announced today he will withdraw from the 2013 Rolex 24 at Daytona. Cosmo,
full time driver for Extreme Speed Motorsports and Tequila Patron in the 2013 American
Le Mans Series, was scheduled to lend his talents to defending Rolex Series GT
Champions, AIM Autosport FXDD Racing With Ferrari.

 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/grandam/news/guy-cosmo-withdraws-from-rolex-24-at-daytona/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:49:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[MSR's  Negri cleared for Daytona 24H return]]></title>
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Pataskala, Ohio – 2012 Rolex 24 At Daytona Champion Ozz Negri got some welcome news this
weekend as the Brazilian star has been cleared to drive in the 2013 Rolex 24 At Daytona.
Negri suffered a lower leg injury while training on a mountain bike and was sidelined
for the opening test of the 2013 GRAND-AM season.

 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/grandam/news/msr-s-negri-cleared-for-daytona-24h-return/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:09:49 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Magnus Racing No 45 team takes on new challenge for B+ Foundation]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Wilmington, DE - To celebrate the 3rd anniversary of their B+ Racing
program, Al Carter and Hugh Plumb are pleased to announce that they will co-drive the
No. 45 Magnus Racing Porsche GT3 in the GT class at the upcoming Rolex 24 At Daytona
with Mark Boden, Charlie Putman and Charlie Espenlaub.

Magnus Racing won the 2012 Rolex 24 in the GT class and Al Carter and Hugh Plumb are
excited ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/grandam/news/magnus-racing-no-45-team-takes-on-new-challenge-for-b-foundation/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:01:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Al Carter and Hugh Plumb announce their 2013 Eagle B+ Racing SCC program]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Wilmington, DE - Racers Al Carter and Hugh Plumb will return to the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge with Fall Line Motorsports and their No. 45 BMW M3 in 2013. This season, Carter and Plumb are looking to win races and ultimately win their first championship together.

2013 will mark the arrival of a new sponsor on the Fall-Line Motorsports No. 45 BMW, Eagle Tech and the return ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/grandam/news/al-carter-and-hugh-plumb-announce-their-2013-eagle-b-racing-scc-program/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:13:37 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Initial class structure is set in action for the unification of GRANDAM and ALMS]]></title>
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The effective merger that will bring together the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) and Grand-Am Road Racing Series (Grand-Am) in 2014 is starting to take technical shape, as announced today in Daytona Beach, by the technical experts from both series: Scot Elkins from ALMS and Richard Buck of Grand-Am.

While the announcement reflected conceptual plans for the upcoming merger that begins ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/grandam/news/initial-class-structure-is-set-in-action-for-the-unification-of-grandam-and-alms-430420/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:03:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ryan Hunter-Reay joins WTR lineup for Rolex 24 at Daytona]]></title>
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Reigning IZOD IndyCar Series champion Ryan Hunter-Reay has been named the third co-driver alongside 2013 full-time teammates Max Angelelli and Jordan Taylor when the newly christened No. 10 Velocity Worldwide Corvette Dallara DP for Wayne Taylor Racing takes to the Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway road course for the 51st running of the GRAND-AM Rolex ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/grandam/news/ryan-hunter-reay-joins-wtr-lineup-for-rolex-24-at-daytona/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 01:58:57 +0000</pubDate>
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