2012 Rolex Sports Car Series
The 2012 Rolex Sports Car Series season was the thirteenth running of the Grand American Road Racing Association's premier series. It began with the 24 Hours of Daytona on January 28–29.[1]
Schedule
The schedule was announced on November 9, 2011. It consists of thirteen rounds. Twelve were announced that day.[2] The final round at Lime Rock was announced November 14.[3]
Rnd | Date | Race | Duration | Circuit | Location |
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1 | January 28–29 | Rolex 24 At Daytona | 24 hours | Daytona International Speedway | Daytona Beach, Florida |
2 | March 31 | Porsche 250 | 2 hours 45 minutes | Barber Motorsports Park | Birmingham, Alabama |
3 | April 29 | Grand Prix of Miami | 1 hour 55 minutes[4] | Homestead-Miami Speedway | Homestead, Florida |
4 | May 13 | Global Barter 250 | 2 hours 45 minutes | New Jersey Motorsports Park | Millville, New Jersey |
5 | June 2 | Chevrolet Grand-Am Detroit 200 | 2 hours | The Raceway on Belle Isle | Detroit, Michigan |
6 | June 9 | EMCO Gears Classic | 2 hours 45 minutes | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course | Lexington, Ohio |
7 | June 23 | Rolex 250 Driven by VISITFLORIDA.COM | 2 hours | Road America | Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin |
8 | July 1 | Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen | 6 hours | Watkins Glen International | Watkins Glen, New York |
9 | July 27 | Brickyard Grand Prix | 3 hours[5] | Indianapolis Motor Speedway (road course) | Speedway, Indiana |
10 | August 11 | Continental Tire 200 | 2 hours | Watkins Glen International (short course) | Watkins Glen, New York |
11 | August 18 | Montreal 200 | 2 hours | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | Montreal, Quebec |
12 | September 9 | Continental Tire Sports Car Festival | 2 hours 45 minutes | Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca | Monterey, California |
13 | September 29 | Championship Weekend | 2 hours 45 minutes | Lime Rock Park | Lakeville, Connecticut |
Teams and drivers
Team | No | Drivers | Chassis Engine | Class | Rounds |
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Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates | 01 | ![]() | Riley Mk. XX BMW 5.0L V8 | DP | All |
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02 | ![]() | Riley Mk. XX BMW 5.0L V8 | DP | 1, 9 | |
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Extreme Speed Motorsports | 03 | ![]() | Ferrari 458 Italia Ferrari 4.5L V8 | GT | 1, 3, 5, 8 |
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Limitless Racing | 08 | ![]() | Audi R8 Grand-Am Audi 5.2L V10 | GT | 4 |
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Starworks Motorsport | 2 | ![]() | Riley Mk. XX Ford 5.0L V8 | DP | 1 |
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8 | ![]() | Riley Mk. XX Ford 5.0L V8 | DP | All | |
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Magnus Racing | 4 | ![]() | Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Porsche 3.8L Flat-6 | GT | 1 |
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44 | ![]() | Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Porsche 3.8L Flat-6 | GT | All | |
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Action Express Racing | 5 | ![]() | Corvette DP (Coyote CPM) Chevrolet 5.0L V8 | DP | All |
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9 | ![]() | Corvette DP (Coyote CPM) Chevrolet 5.0L V8 | DP | All | |
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Michael Shank Racing with Curb–Agajanian | 6 | ![]() | Riley Mk. XX Ford 5.0L V8 | DP | 1 |
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60 | ![]() | Riley Mk. XX Ford 5.0L V8 | DP | All | |
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SunTrust Racing | 10 | ![]() | Corvette DP (Dallara DP01) Chevrolet 5.0L V8 | DP | All |
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Alliance Autosport | 12 | ![]() | Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Porsche 3.8L Flat-6 | GT | 1 |
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Rick Ware Racing | 15 | ![]() | Ford Mustang Ford 5.0L V8 | GT | 1–2 |
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Burtin Racing with Goldcrest Motorsports | 17 | ![]() | Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Porsche 3.8L Flat-6 | GT | 1, 8–9 |
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Mühlner Motorsports America | 18 | ![]() | Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Porsche 3.8L Flat-6 | GT | 1 |
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19 | ![]() | Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Porsche 3.8L Flat-6 | GT | 1 | |
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Liqui Moly Team Engstler/ Mitchum Motorsports | 20 | ![]() | Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Porsche 3.8L Flat-6 | GT | 1 |
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M2 Autosport | 21 | ![]() | Mazda RX-8 Mazda 2.0L 3-Rotor | GT | 3 |
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Bullet Racing | 22 | ![]() | Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Porsche 3.8L Flat-6 | GT | 1 |
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Alex Job Racing | 23 | ![]() | Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Porsche 3.8L Flat-6 | GT | 1 |
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24 | ![]() | Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Porsche 3.8L Flat-6 | GT | 1 | |
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NGT Motorsport | 26 | ![]() | Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Porsche 3.8L Flat-6 | GT | 1 |
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Marsh Racing | 31 | ![]() | Chevrolet Corvette Chevrolet 6.2L V8 | GT | 2–13 |
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Orbit Racing/GMG | 32 | ![]() | Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Porsche 3.8L Flat-6 | GT | 1 |
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34 | ![]() | Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Porsche 3.8L Flat-6 | GT | 1 | |
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Yellow Dragon Motorsports | 36 | ![]() | Mazda RX-8 Mazda 2.0L 3-Rotor | GT | 1 |
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Dempsey Racing | 40 | ![]() | Mazda RX-8 Mazda 2.0L 3-Rotor | GT | 1–10, 12–13 |
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41 | Mazda RX-8 Mazda 2.0L 3-Rotor | GT | 1, 8 | ||
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Team Sahlen | 42 | ![]() | Mazda RX-8 Mazda 2.0L 3-Rotor | GT | 1–8, 10, 12–13 |
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43 | ![]() | Mazda RX-8 Mazda 2.0L 3-Rotor | GT | 1–2, 5–6, 9–13 | |
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49 | ![]() | Mazda RX-8 Mazda 2.0L 3-Rotor | GT | 2, 6, 10, 12 | |
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Flying Lizard Motorsports with Wright Motorsports | 45 | ![]() | Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Porsche 3.8L Flat-6 | GT | 1 |
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Michael Baughman Racing | 46 | ![]() | Chevrolet Corvette Chevrolet 6.2L V8 | GT | 1, 5, 9–10 |
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Paul Miller Racing | 48 | ![]() | Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Porsche 3.8L Flat-6 | GT | 1 |
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Predator Performance/ 50+ Racing | 50 | ![]() | Riley Mk. XI BMW 5.0L V8 | DP | 1 |
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APR Motorsport | 51 | ![]() | Audi R8 Grand-Am Audi 5.2L V10 | GT | All |
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52 | ![]() | Audi R8 Grand-Am Audi 5.2L V10 | GT | 8 | |
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Acumen Motorsport | 55 | ![]() | Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Porsche 3.8L Flat-6 | GT | 1 |
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AF–Waltrip | 56 | ![]() | Ferrari 458 Italia Ferrari 4.5L V8 | GT | 1, 8–10 |
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Stevenson Motorsports | 57 | ![]() | Chevrolet Camaro GT.R Chevrolet 6.0L V8 | GT | All |
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75 | ![]() | Chevrolet Camaro GT.R Chevrolet 6.0L V8 | GT | 1, 8–9 | |
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Brumos Racing | 59 | ![]() | Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Porsche 3.8L Flat-6 | GT | All |
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Risi Competizione | 62 | ![]() | Ferrari 458 Italia Ferrari 4.5L V8 | GT | 1 |
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63 | ![]() | Ferrari 458 Italia Ferrari 4.5L V8 | GT | 1, 12 | |
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The Racer's Group | 64 | ![]() | Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Porsche 3.8L Flat-6 | GT | 1, 8–9 |
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65 | ![]() | Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Porsche 3.8L Flat-6 | GT | 1 | |
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66 | ![]() | Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Porsche 3.8L Flat-6 | GT | 1, 8–9 | |
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67 | ![]() | Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Porsche 3.8L Flat-6 | GT | 1–8 | |
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68 | ![]() | Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Porsche 3.8L Flat-6 | GT | 1 | |
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AIM Autosport/ Team FXDD Racing with Ferrari | 69 | ![]() | Ferrari 458 Italia Ferrari 4.5L V8 | GT | All |
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SpeedSource | 70 | ![]() | Mazda RX-8 Mazda 2.0L 3-Rotor | GT | All |
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Grant Racing | 72 | ![]() | Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Porsche 3.8L Flat-6 | GT | 6, 9 |
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Horton Autosport | 73 | ![]() | Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Porsche 3.8L Flat-6 | GT | 2–10, 12–13 |
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Oryx Racing | 74 | ![]() | Audi R8 Grand-Am Audi 5.2L V10 | GT | 1–2 |
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Krohn Racing | 76 | ![]() | Lola B08/70 Ford 5.0L V8 | DP | 1 |
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Doran Racing | 77 | ![]() | Dallara DP–01 Ford 5.0L V8 | DP | 1, 4, 8–9 |
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Dick Greer Racing | 82 | ![]() | Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Porsche 3.8L Flat-6 | GT | 1 |
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Racers Edge Motorsports | 87 | ![]() | Dodge Viper Dodge 8.0L V10 | GT | 1, 9, 12 |
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Autohaus Motorsports | 88 | ![]() | Chevrolet Camaro GT.R Chevrolet 6.0L V8 | GT | 1–7, 9 |
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Spirit of Daytona Racing | 90 | ![]() | Corvette DP (Coyote CPM) Chevrolet 5.0L V8 | DP | All |
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Turner Motorsport | 93 | ![]() | BMW M3 BMW 5.0L V8 | GT | 1, 3 |
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94 | ![]() | BMW M3 BMW 5.0L V8 | GT | All | |
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GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing | 99 | ![]() | Corvette DP (Riley XXVI) Chevrolet 5.0L V8 | DP | All |
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Team changes
- On August 31, 2011, it was announced that Jeff Segal was testing a Ferrari F458 at the infield road course of Homestead-Miami Speedway in preparation for the 2012 season.[6] Segal's Grand Am career dates back to 2003, with Ferrari as his primary choice of manufacturer.
- On September 1, 2011, it was announced that Riley Technologies will be debuting a new Daytona Prototype at the 2012 24 Hours of Daytona.
- On September 7, 2011, it was announced that Audi was developing a version of their R8 for the Rolex Sports Car Series GT class.[7]
- On October 20, 2011, it was announced that Eric Curran and Boris Said would return to Marsh Racing, driving Chevrolet Corvettes.[8]
- On October 26, 2011, it was announced that AIM Autosport would be fielding a new Ferrari 458 Italia in the 2012 season.[9]
- On November 22, 2011, it was announced that three-time series champion Andy Lally would return to Grand-Am competition full-time, joining John Potter in the Magnus Racing Porsche 911 GT3 Cup for the full 2012 GT schedule.[10]
- On December 3, 2011, it was announced that Racers Edge Motorsports will be switching from the Mazda RX8 to the Dodge Viper.
- On December 3, 2011, it was announced that AF Corse, Michael Waltrip and Rob Kauffman will make a partnership for the Rolex 24 at Daytona. The team will field a Ferrari F458.
- On December 3, 2011, it was announced that two teams will field a Ford Mustang in the Rolex 24 at Daytona. The former Mustang team TPN Racing/BlackForest will return with the car alongside the Rick Ware Racing, which switched from a Porsche GT3 last year.
Daytona Prototype changes
On May 13, 2011, Grand Am announced that various changes would be made to the Daytona Prototypes for the 2012 season:[11]
- The greenhouse (cockpit) area will be nearly identical for all newly constructed cars. The roll cage will be narrower on each side of the car, although the driver's position will not change. There will be a one-inch zone throughout the greenhouse surface to allow for individual styling cues, including windshield implementation and window outlines.
- New minimum body cross-section provisions will give the new DPs a more upright front fascia and nose, rather than the more sloped layout of today's cars. This will allow manufacturers to add more design character to their cars, making them closer to their production cars while still offering the dramatic message embodied by a prototype.
- Flexibility has also been introduced into the rules for side bodywork, including production-derived sidepods and open vents behind the front wheels that will enable styling elements from street cars to be functional on the race cars.
Additional changes
- On May 27, 2011, it was announced that BMW was developing a new 4.5 liter V8 which debuted at the 2012 Daytona 24.[12] The engine is primarily derived from that of the E92 generation BMW M3.
- On November 15, 2011, Chevrolet unveiled its new Corvette-inspired DP.[13] It made its debut at the Daytona 24.
Results
Championship standings
Source:[14][15]
Daytona Prototypes
Drivers
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Notes
- Drivers denoted by † did not complete sufficient laps in order to score points.
Chassis
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Grand Touring
Drivers (Top 30)
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Bold - Pole position |
Notes
- Drivers denoted by † did not complete sufficient laps in order to score points.
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North American Endurance Championship
The 2012 season marks the start of a three-race "endurance championship" featuring the 24 Hours of Daytona, the Six Hours of Watkins Glen, and the new race at Indianapolis.[16] In Daytona, there are points in 6, 12, 18 and 24 hours. In Watkins Glen 3 and 6 with double points, and quadruple points in Indianapolis at the end of the race.
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1 | 5 |
2 | 4 |
3 | 3 |
4 at last | 2 |
NAEC Daytona Prototypes
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References
- ^ "IMSA Official Home | Race results, schedule, standings, news, drivers".
- ^ "North American Endurance Championship Highlights 2012 GRAND-AM Rolex Series Schedule". Grand-Am Road Racing. Retrieved November 9, 2011.
- ^ "IMSA Official Home | Race results, schedule, standings, news, drivers".
- ^ Race ended with 0:52 remaining due to heavy rain.
- ^ "Grand-Am: New points system to determine North American Endurance Championship". Autoweek. January 5, 2012. Retrieved January 24, 2012.
- ^ "IMSA Official Home | Race results, schedule, standings, news, drivers".
- ^ "Audi build R8 LMS race car". Archived from the original on May 3, 2012. Retrieved November 15, 2011.
- ^ "IMSA Official Home | Race results, schedule, standings, news, drivers".
- ^ "IMSA Official Home | Race results, schedule, standings, news, drivers".
- ^ "Sprint Cup top rookie Lally returns to Grand-Am". ESPN.com. November 23, 2011.
- ^ "Grand-Am outlines changes to Daytona Prototypes – Autoweek". Archived from the original on October 17, 2012. Retrieved September 1, 2011.
- ^ AUTO RACING – GRAND-AM: New BMW DP Engine Set For 2012
- ^ "Chevrolet unveils 2012 Corvette Daytona protype". Archived from the original on May 3, 2012. Retrieved November 15, 2011.
- ^ "GRAND-AM Rolex Series Driver Point Standings" (PDF). Grand-Am Road Racing. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 30, 2013. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ "GRAND-AM Rolex Series Manufacturer Point Standings" (PDF). Grand-Am Road Racing. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 30, 2013. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ "IMSA Official Home | Race results, schedule, standings, news, drivers".