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Historic Weekend at Bristol --
With his win on Saturday night Joe Gibbs Racing's Kyle Busch made history at Bristol Motor Speedway by sweeping all the races in NASCAR's top three series in a single weekend. Read more.
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Alcon Returns to Grand-AM Racing Through 2012
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Posted (01/30/2010) -
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 30, 2010) - Continuing their successful participation in the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16, Alcon has agreed to extend its relationship with GRAND-AM through the 2012 season. The sponsorship is active in the Daytona Prototype class, which was back in action with this weekend's start of the 2010 Rolex Sports Car Series season at the 48th Rolex 24 At Daytona.
The contingency structure provides rewards in every round of Rolex Sports Car Series competition, going to both the first position Alcon-equipped Daytona Prototype class machines, as well as to the Daytona Prototype Alcon entries that finish fifth.
"Cars featuring Alcon brakes have been taking part and winning in the Rolex 24 for over 20 years, so we are delighted to be announcing our continued partnership with GRAND-AM as a contingency partner for a further 3 years. The Contingency awards program is a great way for Alcon to support our loyal customers in the series who amongst many include 2009 series champions Gainsco/Bob Stallings Racing and GT pole winners at this weekend's Rolex 24," said Phil Stubbs - President of Alcon Components USA, Inc.
"It is our pleasure to extend this relationship with Alcon - especially with the key role they play as a component in the highly competitive Daytona Prototype class," said Kevin Hindson, GRAND-AM Vice President, Marketing and Communications. "We are pleased to see that Alcon has chosen to be among the many contingency sponsors that value their involvement with the series, and we are looking forward to working with them for many years to come."
The contingency program is one of over 20 such sponsorships in place that award prizes to GRAND-AM drivers and teams in GRAND-AM's Rolex Sports Car Series and Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge.
About GRAND-AM
GRAND-AM Road Racing, which operates and sanctions the Rolex Sports Car Series and the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge, is the foremost sanctioning body of sports car racing in North America. In 2010, the 12-race Rolex Sports Car Series schedule and the 10-race Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge, deliver professional sports car racing to key markets throughout North America in addition to being televised in the U.S. and Canada on SPEED and distributed globally through ESPN International. GRAND-AM Road Racing showcases emerging and legendary drivers from around the globe, and thoroughbred racing machines from the industry's leading constructors and the world's top automobile manufacturers. Learn more about GRAND-AM at www.GRAND-AM.com.
About Alcon
Alcon is a renowned global provider of high performance brake and clutch solutions for a wide range of professional motorsports including NASCAR, World Rally, Australian V8 Supercars, Japan GT500, Touring Car and IndyCar. In addition; prestige car makers including Bentley, Audi, Jaguar and Land Rover count on Alcon for their specialized high performance braking needs. Further information can be found at www.alconusa.com or info@alconusa.com.
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