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DeltaWing sports car turns heads at Daytona Rolex 24 test session
By Ken Willis
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Published: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 2:40 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 3:41 p.m.
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ROLEX 24 TESTING
[b][url=http://www.luxurywatchcorp.com]luxury watches online[/url][/b] WHEN: 9 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Daytona International Speedway.
SERIES: United SportsCar Championship test.
COURSE: 3.56-mile road course.
TEAMS: At least 25 teams expected.
SIGNIFICANCE: First time the IMSA sanctioned United SportsCar Championship has tested at Daytona.
SPECTATORS: No charge to watch testing from Oldfield Grandstands; Speedway Track Tours will be running shuttles to FanZone area both days.
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ROLEX TESTING
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