Grand-Am Rolex Series
A sports car road racing series, Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series runs two separate classes of cars: prototype and GT. The prototype series has attracted the attention of superstar drivers. The GT series is a high-performance, production based series, and a true battleground for top vehicle manufacturers, as each vies to outdo the other. Both classes in this series race together, creating several races in one. An interesting format, and the ultra-competitiveness of this series keeps fans on the edge of their seats.
| Series: | Grand-Am Rolex Series  |
| Category: | Sports Car |
| Course Type: | Road |
| Approximate Race Length: | ~250 miles - 24 hours |
| Top Speed: | ~170-185 mph (2 classes) |
| Fuel: | Sunoco Race Fuels Sunoco 260GTX |
| 0-60 mph: | Know the answer? Let us know! |
| 0-100 mph: | Know the answer? Let us know! |
| Horsepower: | ~390-500 (2 classes) |
| Traction Control: | Not allowed |
| Engine: | Normally-aspirated, 3.8-5-liter V-8 most common. No turbos or superchargers allowed.
Engine manufacturers for the Prototype Series are: BMW, Ford, Infiniti, Lexus, Porsche, Cayenne and Pontiac. Engine manufacturers for the GT series are: Audi, BMW, Chevrolet (Corvette), Dodge, Ferrari, Ford, Infiniti, Jaguar, Lexus, Maserati, Mazda, Mercedes, Nissan, Pontiac, Porsche and Toyota |
| Gearbox: | 5 or 6 speed sequential. Cars running under 4.5 liter engines can run 6 speeds |
| Tires: | Pirelli |
| Wheelbase: | Varies by manufacturer |
| Chassis: | Varies by manufacturer |
| Brakes: | Varies by manufacturer |
| Suspension: | Coil-over, double-wishbones (GT) |
| Min. Weights: | 2,300 lbs. - 2,800 lbs. Without driver (2 classes) |
| Max Height: | 41" (Prototype) |
| Max Width: | 77" - 79" (Prototype); 74" (GT) |
| Geographic Scope: | United States, Canada, Mexico |
| Driver Change: | Yes |
| Annual Cost Per Car: | Know the answer? Let us know! |
| Vehicle Manufacturers: | Chase Competition Engineering, Crawford Race Cars, Doran Racing, FABCAR, Multimatic, Picchio, Riley Technologies |
Upcoming Races
| Date | Event | Venue | Location | Get Tickets! |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15/2007 21 | Test Days at Daytona | |||
| 01/06/2008 00 | Test Days at Daytona | |||
| 01/27/2008 00 | Rolex 24 at Daytona | |||
| 03/29/2008 02 | Gainsco Grand Prix of Miami | |||
| 04/19/2008 02 | Mexico City 250 |