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Rolex 24 Race Report Hours 23 - 24
January 25, 2009

After 24 hours of racing’s most grueling contest Paul Edwards, Kelly Collins and Jan Magnussen brought the Banner Racing Pontiac GXP.R to the finish line in 4th position.

The Banner Racing ...... more

Rolex 24 Race Report Hours 21 - 22
January 25, 2009

During hour 21 the Banner Racing Pontiac GXP.R which had just taken over the 3rd position dropped back to 5th due to a mechanical issue with the exhaust system.  The muffler on the right side ...... more

Rolex 24 Race Report Hours 17 - 20
January 25, 2009

The GT class leaders are past the 500 lap mark as the race wears on past 9 and then 10 AM at the Grand-Am Rolex 24 Hour race at Daytona International Raceway.

With five hours left to go the...... more

Rolex 24 Race Report Hours 13 - 16
January 25, 2009

Jan Magnussen continued his double stint as the race passed the 12 hour half way mark.  Magnussen had an uneventful 30 laps following the call for completion of half way and by the time he tur...... more

Rolex 24 Race Report Hours 9 - 12
January 25, 2009

The late night hours were uneventful for the Banner Racing team.  Paul Edwards completed his stint just after the eight hour mark and was replaced by Kelly Collins.  When Collins left pit...... more

Rolex 24 Race Report Hours 7 - 8
January 24, 2009

Paul Edwards took over the reins from Jan Magnussen just after the conclusion of the sixth hour and within 15 laps the Banner Racing Pontiac GXP.R had regained the lead primarily as a result of a r...... more

Rolex 24 Race Report Hours 5 - 6
January 24, 2009

A timely yellow allowed Kelly Collins to pit the GT race leading Banner Racing Pontiac GXP.R under yellow as he turned the controls over to Jan Magnussen.  The pit stop dropped the #07 Pontiac...... more

Rolex 24 Race Report Hours 3 - 4
January 24, 2009

Kelly Collins took over the driving duties on lap 56, moved up to 7th place within 10 laps and held the position for the next hour with no incidents.  Traffic was a challenge at times as many ...... more

Rolex 24 Race Report Hours 1 - 2
January 24, 2009

After a disappointing qualifying session that had the Banner Racing Pontiac GXP.R starting 15th in class, the team worked their way up towards the front of the running order during the opening two ...... more

Shock Doctor Renews Sponsorship
January 23, 2009

Shock Doctor, Inc. has signed on for its third year of sponsoring the Banner Racing team and the Pontiac GXP.R in the Grand-Am Rolex GT series.  For the Rolex 24 at Daytona, Shock Doctor will ...... more

Paul Edwards Qualifies Pontiac GXP.R 15th for Rolex 24 Hour at Daytona
January 22, 2009

Paul Edwards qualified the No. 07 Pontiac GXP.R in 15th position for Saturday’s 47th Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway with a best lap of 1:51.236 for an average speed of 115.214.  more

Leighton Reese Performance Group Begins Championship Defense
January 21, 2009

The Banner Racing team is in Daytona Beach, Florida for the 47th annual Rolex 24 at Daytona.  “The 24” as the race is referred to by participants is the season kick-off for the Grand-Am Rolex ...... more