Rolex is recognized the world over as a formidable brand that not only manufactures the finest watches but also sets the highest standards. Rolex has made it a part of its principal to support world class sporting events around the world like the Rolex 24 at Daytona also referred to as the 24 Hours of Daytona. The Rolex 24 at Daytona, a premier racing event is regarded as an incredibly tough race that tests endurance and character. The Rolex 24 at Daytona combines the NASCAR Tri-Oval along with the infield course to form a total track length of 3.56 miles. According to the race format competing racers from the various teams have to cover a maximum amount of distance in a specific time period. Unlike the Le Mans that utilizes the public streets for the racing event, the Rolex 24 at Daytona holds the event on a closed circuit. Usually held in the last week of January on a long winter night, 24 Hours of Daytona, tests constant performance of the racers and their ability to strive forward even in the face of difficult obstacles. From mere three hour race on its inception way back in 1962, the Rolex 24 has grown to a 24 hour gruelling event.
The Rolex 24 at Daytona has grown tremendously and almost like a flooding river, numerous people come every year to witness this popular competition. Every year the number of people as well as the awareness about the Rolex 24 at Daytona grows quite exponentially. Rolex a world renowned leader in premium watches understands the aptitude and courage that it takes to compete in the Rolex 24 at Daytona. In its continual support of this event Rolex constantly employs innovative processes to increase the awareness as well as the popularity of this event. Amidst the bustling sea of people that had gathered to witness the Rolex 24 at Daytona between January 22nd and 25th, Rolex in association with GreenLight Collectibles launched the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Daytona Prototype die-cast models at the event. These models are 1:64 in scale and have been crafted so intricately that most of the specifications of the actual cars appear on this die-cast model.
Every year when the Rolex 24 at Daytona takes place organizers come up with various methods to promote the event as well as offer collectible merchandise to the enthusiastic audience. The 2009 edition of the 24 Hours of Daytona called for something more spectacular, so the event sponsors collaborated with the officially licensed company called GreenLight to manufacture six die-cast cars that measure about three inches in length. The six designs that were manufactured include the TELMEX Chip Ganassi with Felix Sabates Daytona Prototype Lexus Riley, GAINSCO Bob Stallings Daytona Prototype Pontiac Riley, TELMEX/Target Chip Ganassi with Felix Sabates Daytona Prototype Lexus Riley - 2008 Rolex 24 at Daytona Winner,
Brumos Racing Daytona Prototype Porsche Riley, Brumos Racing Daytona Prototype Porsche Riley and Michael Shank Racing Daytona Prototype Ford Riley. Apart from the 2008 Rolex 24 at Daytona model that comes in a unique window-box package, all the other models come in a common Grand-Am themed package. Priced between 8 to 10 dollars these die-cast cars are must have collectibles for fans of the Rolex 24 at Daytona.
Rolex is a firm believer in the pursuit of excellence in craft and human endeavour. In its endeavour to support various events around the world Rolex collaborates with numerous companies like GreenLight to further the cause of the sport and increase its popularity among the masses.
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