Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Michael Shank Racing Upbeat About Their Chances At The GRAND-AM Rolex Race Car Series Event At Mid-Ohio

With the second leg of the GRAND-AM Rolex Race Car Series just around the corner, teams have begun testing their machines in order to smoothen out odd niggles and worries. Michael Shank Racing is one of those who are waiting for the start of the second leg in order to test their new machine.

The team suffered a big blow at the recently concluded Watkins Glen event when their No. 6 Ford/Riley was engulfed in flames at the end of the day’s racing. The freak fire accident damaged the car making if unfit for the Mid-Ohio race. The new car was put to the test on Putman Park with satisfactory results.

According Brian Frisselle, the test was successful and the team was raring to go. However, the team suffered a minor hiccup when the steering rack malfunctioned. The engineers got down to business and the malfunctioning unit was corrected to everybody’s [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Monday, July 12, 2010

SpeedSource To Opt for New Pit Strategy In The Second Round Of The GRAND-AM Rolex Car Series

The second round of this year’s GRAND-AM Rolex Car Series, kick-starts with the EMCO Gears Classic presented by KeyBank at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. The 2 hour, 45 minutes race will showcase new race strategies, as teams joust with each other to get an advantage.

The SpeedSource Racing Team will unveil a new pit strategy at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. According to this strategy, each of its three cars would have its own team and a dedicated manager looking after the well being of the machines. Accordingly the No. 70 Castrol Syntec Mazda RX-8 will be supervised by David Haskell, Gerry Green will call the shots for the No.69 FXDD, and Marcus Shen will manage the No.68 MazdaSpeed. Each car will have a separate pit location for practice, qualification and racing unlike other teams which prefer to have one centralized pit location for their racing machines.

Explaining the strategy, [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

The Number One Rolex Ranking Up For Grabs At The 35th State Farm Classic

The number one position in the Rolex Rankings is up for grabs as LPGA tour heads to the Panther Creek Country Club where the 35th State Farm Classic will be held. Currently the number one position is held by the straight hitting South Korean, Jiyai Shin who took over the number one Rolex Ranking from Lorena Ochoa on May 3, 2010. The LPGA State Farm Classic will feature some of the best players on the circuit including world number two Ai Miyazato of Japan and Taiwan’s Yani Tseng.

The 35th annual LPGA State Farm Classic has become a permanent fixture on the LPGA tour. The venue has been favored by many golfing celebrities like Sorenstam, Lopez, Carner, King, Jones and Daniel to name a few. The $1.7 million tournament moved to the Panther Course four years ago after 31 years of successfuly hosting at the Rail Golf course.

The LPGA State [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

All Eyes On Magnus Racing After A Stirring Performance At The Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Event At Watkins Glen

Like all the other teams in its class, Magnus Racing is feeling the heat generated by three back to back GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car events held over the last three week period. The team has high hopes pinned on the No. 44 Magnus Racing Porsche 911 GT3, driven by Craig Stanton.

The team has made preparations for the Mid-Ohio Car Race Course event that follows closely at the heels of the Lime Rock Event and the Watkins Glen event. The No. 44 Magnus Racing Porsche 911 GT3 had set the tracks ablaze at Watkins Glen, where it had set a new record with Craig Stanton behind the wheel. During the course of the event, it won a pole position in the qualifications, followed by a sterling performance at the race, where it led for three and a half hours. The team will also participate in the EMCO Gears Classic for [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Monday, July 5, 2010

Brumos Racing Will Race In Its 100th Daytona Prototype Race In The GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series

The Brumos Racing Team will become the first team to complete 100 races in the Daytona Prototype class in the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series beginning in Brumos Porsche 250. The team has participated in each and every race since 2003 when the Daytona Prototype debuted in the Rolex Sports Car Series. It is a proud moment for the team because the Brumos Racing team was instrumental in bringing the changes. The Brumos Racing drivers, comprising of Darren Law and David Donahue have raced in each of the races since that day. Darren Law, however, became a full time driver only in the 2004 season, after driving only occasionally in the 2003 season.

Hurley Haywood has played a major part in the success of the Brumos Racing Team. He expressed his satisfaction at how the team has developed through the years, saying that the Brumos Racing team was the only [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Friday, July 2, 2010

Brumos Racing Hopes For A Podium Finish At The GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Cars Series In Mid-Ohio

Brumos Racing hopes to consolidate its third position with a good finish at the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series in Mid-Ohio. The team is looking forward to continue its run of good results at the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series, where it has gathered four top-five-finishes in the first half of the tour. The second half of the tour, beginning with the Mid-Ohio event, is expected to generate plenty of heat with teams competing with each other in order to consolidate their position. The series has already witnessed plenty of drama, competition and a number of close finishes and it is anybody’s guess what the second half has in store for spectators. However, one thing is for sure, team Brumos Racing would be the center of attraction at the race course.

Previously, the Mid-Ohio track has been kind to the Brumos Racing team, helping them score five top-five finishes in [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Suntrust Racing Team Eyes The GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series Event In Mid-Ohio

The second half of the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series is scheduled to move to the Mid-Ohio Sports Car course, where the No.10 SunTrust Racing Ford Dallara will try to build on its number two position.

The No.10 SunTrust Ford Dallara racing team consists of Max Angelelli from Italy and co-driver Ricky Taylor from Great Britain, with both pinning high hopes from the racing event to be held at Mid-Ohio. The team, owned by three times champion Wayne Taylor, hopes to continue its golden run at the championship, which has witnesses the team finish on the podium three times in a row. The SunTrust team is a healthy 13 points ahead of the team on the third place; however it trails its leaders, No.10 Chip Ganassi Racing, by a massive 24 point margin.

Max Angelelli was hoping to challenge the championship leader, likening the battle for championship as a battle between [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Spirit Of Daytona Team Hopes For A Good Show At The Rolex Sports Car Event At Mid-Ohio

The Spirit of Daytona team has been working hard to develop a Daytona Prototype car for the Rolex Sports Car Series. The team has made many changes in the last few years in order to become more competitive, explaining the phasing out of the old Spirit of Daytona No. 09 car. The old car was replaced by a brand new No. 90 Porsche Coyote, driven by the newly signed duo of Buddy Rice and Antonio Garcia.

The changes seem to have worked in favor of the team. Halfway through the season the team has progressed well with its new No.90 Porsche Coyote, notching impressive results throughout. The team is currently in the sixth position, courtesy its podium finish in the last race. The team-mates were thrilled after the Spirit of Daytona No. 90 Porsche V8 got the teams its first ever victory in the Daytona Prototype class. Buddy Rice, reflecting [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

2010 Rolex Sports Car Series Awards Banquet To Be Held In Las Vegas City

The organizers of GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series have announced that this year’s Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No.16 Awards Banquet will be held in Las Vegas on the 13th of September.

The awards banquet is to be held two days after the season finale at the Miller Motorsport Park near Salt Lake City, Utah. This is the third time the awards banquet will be coming to the city of Las Vegas, which had previously hosted the awards banquet in2004 and 2006-08.

The awards banquet is to honor the top three position grabbers in the Daytona Prototype and the Grand Touring class, featuring the driving and manufacturer’s championship, along with Pro-AM winners, MESCO Building for the future Rookie of the Year and a host of other awards. The awards ceremony is to be hosted by SPEED TV Analyst, Calvin Fish and Pit lane reporter, Chris Neville.

The Rolex [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Monday, June 28, 2010

Memo Gidley Makes Waves In The GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series Following A Good Run At The Glen

The No.77 McDonalds/PR Newswire Daytona Prototype, driven by Memo Gidley and Dion Von Moltke has been able to grasp the attention of racing enthusiasts basically due to its exceptional performance at the recently concluded Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen. The team has been performing consistently over a period of time and Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen, presented by Crown Royal Cask No 16 was witness to the same. the Six Hours of Glen happens to be the fifth round in the Grand-AM Rolex Sporst Car Series. Memo Gidley has been aparticipant of the rolex Sports Car Series since 2005 and has always managed to finish in the top five positions. This year at the Rolex 24 At Daytona he competed along with Brad Jaeger, Fabrizio Gollin and Derek Johnston.

The team performed well in the practice sessions, scorching the racing tracks time after time. The team came second [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Friday, June 25, 2010

Bennett Racing To Sit Out The GRAND-AM Rolex Car Series Event At Daytona International Speedway

Bennett racing plans to sit out the GRAND-AM Rolex Car Series at Brumos Porsche 250 Daytona International Speedway, in order to fine tune the performance of its car in-keeping with the other competitors in the GT Class. The car No. 56 Ferrari F430 Challenge performed below expectation at the Bosch Engineering 250 at the Virginia International Raceway, finishing a poor 15th.

The result forced the team to rethink its strategy at the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series, in order to be competitive. According to the new strategy, the team would now compete in New Jersey Motorsports held during the mid of July and the Crown Royal 200 at the Glen in the beginning of August.

The team comprising of owner Skip Bennett, co-owner Mike Davidson, Mike Skeen, Jonathan Allen and Chris Cobetto also aim to race at the Rolex 24 at Daytona next year.

According to Mike Skeen, the main aim of [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Thursday, June 24, 2010

USA Emerges Victor At The Rolex Sponsored Curtis Cup

The United States team emerged as the undisputed victor at the Rolex Sponsored Curtis Cup held at the Essex Country Club, defeating Great Britain and Ireland. The 6,247 yard, par 70 venue golfing event came to an end after Jennifer Johnson made a 2 foot putt on the 14th hole.

The team from Great Britain and Ireland tried their best on Sunday, winning four of the eight matches that were scheduled for the day. However, this was not sufficient to wipe off earlier deficits. With this victory United States has won 27 of the matches held since 1932. Great Britain and Ireland have won six times each, with the last victory coming their way in 1996.

Just minutes before the winning putt was made by Jennifer Johnson, the teams exchanged victories with Alexis Thomson from US defeating Great Britain’s Sally Watson, and Great Britain’s Danny McVeigh outmaneuvering Jennifer Song. The win [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Rolex America’s Cup Hall Of Fame Honors Sailing Legends At A Glittering Ceremony In Newport

The Rolex America’s Cup Hall of Fame honored sailing legends in a glittering ceremony presided over by the President of Herreshoff Marine Museum. Those honored, included living legends like Brad Butterworth and Tom Whidden and sailing legends from the past like Hank Haff and William Fife. The ceremony also doubled as a fundraiser for the America’s Cup Hall of Fame.

The award ceremony witnessed the presence of many personalities including the Rolex Yachtsman of the Year Ken Read, Henry H. Anderson, Ted Hood, Bruno Bich, Mike Toppa, Peter Harrison and the 2003 Hall of Fame inductee Gary Jobson.

Rolex America’s Cup Hall of Fame inductee Butterworth said that the recognition wouldn’t have been possible without the contribution of his team-mates Mathew Mason, Simon Daubney, Murray Jones, Russell Coutts and Warwick Fleury. Butterworth also praised fellow inductee Tom Whidden lavishly, saying that he used to look up to these guys as role [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Song Wins Second Rolex Sponsored Women’s Golf Event In Two Weeks

Christine Song of Fullerton bagged two tournaments in a row by winning the Rolex Women’s Golf Event at the $135,000 Teva Championship. The win at the Time Warner Cable event came one week after her maiden victory at the Iowa tournament. Even though not at her usual best she was able to beat the tournament record set in 2007, finishing fifteen under par at the Golf Centre in Kings Island.
The second round of the Rolex Golf Event could not be finished on Saturday because of scattered showers, making it difficult for competitors to tee off the greens. However, the second round resumed the next day in much better conditions allowing Christine Song to take the lead after scoring a 68. However, she was not pleased with her performance, saying that it was an “OK round”. Her run of scores at the event included a bogey at number three, followed [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Monday, June 21, 2010

Rolex’s Young Laureates Program To Honor Young Achievers In Switzerland

The 13th edition of the Rolex’s Young Laureates program will be held at the highly respected Swiss University, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) on the 11th of November, 2010. The previous edition of this prestigious ceremony was hosted by Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein in Dubai, UAE. The event will be held at the Rolex Learning Center this year, which is considered to be one of the most important hubs of educational exchange in the world.

As a part of the selection process 27 young innovators were shortlisted for the awards. The Jury chose five candidates from this list of 27 on the basis of their contributions in science and technology, health, applied technology, exploration and environment and cultural preservation. The five visionaries chosen under the Rolex Young Laureates Program have been selected from United States, Nigeria, Ethiopia, India and the Philippines.

The Rolex Young Laureates program is an extension [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Friday, June 18, 2010

Rolex Women’s Golf Tour Goes Underway At The 2010 State Farm Classic

The Rolex Women’s Golf championship goes underway at the Panther Creek Country Club beginning June 14, 2010. This the first time the LPGA tour will be held without two of its most famous protagonists: Annika Sorenstam and Lorena Ochoa. However, it is felt that the time is ripe for the contenders to stake their claim for the number one position.

Until now the LPGA tour has been dominated by the rivalry between Annika Sorenstam and Lorena Ochoa. However, with Lorena’s retirement there is a sudden vacuum in the LPGA tour that needs to be filled in order to build the next big rivalry; so necessary to market the game.

The contenders include South Korea’s Jiyai Shin, who took over the top position after the retirement of Lorena Ochoa last month. However, Jiyai Shin opted to give the tournament a miss citing ill health. Also missing would be the third seed, Suzann [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Mike Rockenfeller Joins Racing Greats After Double Whammy At Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series

Mike Rockenfeller joined an illustrious bunch of racing greats after registering victories at the Rolex 24 Daytona and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Sunday’s win at the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series meant that now he was a part of the exclusive inner circle of racing greats that includes the likes of Hurley Haywood, Al Holbert, Derek Bell and Jan Lammers.

The Action Express Racing team, represented by a Porsche powered Riley, included Joao Barbosa, Terry Borcheller and Ryan Dalziel.

Lee Keen, driving a Ferrari for the Hankook Team Farnbacher, was the only American to finish on the podium, taking the place of a close second to the eventual champion Mike Rockenfeller. Lee Keen did well in the 24 hour race at Nurburgring by finishing second in the previous month’s race. He is set to team up with James Gue in the No. 41 Team Seattle/Global Diving Solutions Mazda RX-8 [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Shank Racing To Enter A Dallara For Round 7 Of The GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series

Michael Shank Racing is to enter a new car for the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series beginning in the month of June at Mid-Ohio. The replacement became necessary after the team’s No.6 Ford/Riley driven by Michael Valiante was damaged in a freak fire accident in the Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen.

At the time of the accident the car was running in the tenth position, with the driver all set to close the race after solid performances from team-mates Mark Patterson and Brian Frisselle. Narrating the sequence of events that led to the accident, the driver said that he could feel the motor struggling to generate power before the car caught fire, seconds before he managed to jump to safety. According to him, it was a shame that the accident happened, ruining all the hard work put in by the Michael Shank Racing team.

Co-driver Brian Frisselle said that he [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Doyle Helps Team TRG Record Its Second Victory At The 2010 GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series

Veteran motorcycle racer, Bob Doyle helped his team record its second victory at the GRAND-AM Rolex Sport Car Series for the 2010 season. The opportunity to race with team TRG came as a pleasant surprise to the racing ace last week. Due to this late call the veteran driver had to miss practice sessions on Friday, arriving just in time for the race qualifications.

According to the driver, the invitation came as a surprise because he had not driven a car since January and he was not sure whether he would be able to negotiate the tough race conditions. However, the management at TRG, reposing faith in the ace driver, asked him to give his best in the allotted four laps. Doyle said that driving at that level was challenging even though he was in good physical condition. However, his teammates, Andy Lally and Spencer Pumpelly, were thrilled by his [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Monday, June 14, 2010

Pruett And Rojas Favorites To Win The 2010 GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series

The duo of Scott Pruett and Memo Rojas struck a cautionary note when queried about their status of being the favorites to win this year’s GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series. However, racing experts have already prophesied their victory on the back of a series dominating opening at this year’s racing championship.

The duo would have none of it, stating that it was too early to think about winning the championship as anything could happen in the remaining leg of the series. According to Pruett, thinking about winning the championship so early into the series could be their nemesis, explaining their reluctance to wear the ‘favorites’ tag. The duo has been on a winning streak, having won four of the six opening races in the No. 01 TELEMEX BMW/Riley, making them the firm favorites to win this year’s championship.

The duo of Pruett and Rojas has extended their lead over second placed [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Friday, June 11, 2010

Smaller Yachts Start Out As Favorites At The 2010 Giraglia Rolex Cup

The 2010 Giraglia Rolex Cup is scheduled to begin from the 13th of June at Saint-Tropez, featuring yachts from all over the world. The rivalry between the Italians and the French is expected to spice up the competition; blending fierce competiveness on the water with a spirit of joie-de vivre outside.

The week long competition consists of three grueling days of inshore racing followed by a 245 nautical mile distance race. The race will be represented by 16 nations, with the European comity of nations racing under the European Union Flag. This truly international event will start with the inshore Series on Sunday, followed by the offshore event on Wednesday, June 16th.

The atmosphere on race day is expected to be lively because of the intense competition between the French and the Italians. The offshore competition, featuring 182 yachts, will take the competitors from Saint-Tropez to Giraglia Rock and then back [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Gabriel Macht And The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona; Creating A Lasting Impression

In life we come across different types of people and each person we meet leaves an impression on us. Some people are always remembered because they leave a lasting impression. Rolex watches have also left a lasting impression with its entire collection of watches. The brand has been known for creating some of the best watches in the world with the most innovative technology. The watches created from the house of Rolex are extremely superlative in mechanism and has performed perfectly well under extreme conditions also. The brand is known for its charismatic as well as unique characteristics. The brand has been producing watches over the last century and has moved up in the list of superlative watch manufacturers. The most creative watch is the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona as it’s not the regular watch and it has been designed for sports professionals especially car sports professionals. The Rolex Cosmograph [...] Read More

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- Written by John Lavit

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

The Rolex Lady Datejust And Ana Ortiz; Simplicity Draped In Style

Simplicity is a quality which has the power to win hearts. To be simple one has to be down to earth and also have the power to understand others need before its own. Rolex has always managed to create watches which have though been draped in simplicity yet style has been an inherent quality of all its watches. The brand has been making watches since 1905 and has excelled in creating the most flawless timepieces which have the most innovative technology. Rolex watches have the power to attract people towards it. The watches are crafted in perfection and display accuracy in design and precision. Simplicity has been the formula of success which has made Rolex so popular among people. The style of each watch is different and the brand has always been original with its designs. The most liked watch in the women’s collection from the house of Rolex [...] Read मोरे

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- Written by John Lavit

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Pruett, Rojas Win The GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series Third Time In A Row

Scott Pruett and Memo Rojas renewed their winning streak at the championship this Saturday, after winning the Grand-AM Rolex Sports Car event at the Watkins Glen Classic. This victory was especially sweet, coming as it was after their first-lap crash at Lime Rock.

Until the accident at Lime Rock, the No. 01 TELEMEX BMW Riley team had recorded three consecutive victories in the championship. Scott Pruett led in the final 30 laps of the 191 lap race at Watkins Glen International, before flying past Max Angelelli to the checkered flag and defeating him by 1.623 seconds.

Scott Pruett, who scored his 27th career victory, said that he loved racing at the Watkins Glen event, where he had won four times before. Victory never felt this sweet for the champion driver, coming as it was after negotiating some very tough conditions that included a rain stricken start and a slew of caution [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Monday, June 7, 2010

NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson To Drive For Bob Stalling At The Glen Grand-AM Rolex Sports Car Series

Reigning NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson, will team up with Alex Gurney and Jon Fogarty to compete for top honors at the Watkins Glen International road course, starting from June 4. This will be Johnson’s second start with the GAINSCO/Bob Stalling Racing team for the 2010 season.

This is the first time Johnson will be participating in the traditional 3.4 mile Grand-AM Rolex Sports Car Series at Glen, which has hosted some of the greatest race drivers, since it started out in the 1950’s. The six hour race has become an integral part of the motor sports scene since then.

Johnson, who drives the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevy at the NASCAR’s, stated that he was looking forward to partnering Alex, Jon and the GAINSCO/Bob Stalling Racing team at the upcoming Grand-AM Roles Sports Car Series. He further stated that it was unfortunate that things did not turn out right earlier, but he [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Friday, June 4, 2010

Veteran Max Angelelli Records 15th Career Win At The Rolex Grand-AM Memorial Day Classic

The duo of veteran Max Angelelli and rookie co-driver Ricky Taylor, recorded their first Grand-AM Rolex Sports Car victory at Monday’s Memorial Day Classic, at Lime Rock Park at Lakeville, Conn. The couple successfully navigated the tricky seven-turn road circuit to give the seasoned pro his 15th career Roles Series victory.

The racers found the competition tough because of the tortuous seven turn layouts, but also because of the heat sapping temperature, that made racing all the more difficult. The duo successfully negotiated the seven turn layout and the slower GT cars to advance through the pack on three separate occasions. The Sun Trust car maintained the pole position for 95 laps out of the 175 laps, thanks mainly to their rock solid strategy.

The No. 10 Sun Trust Ford Dallara of Wayne Taylor racing, finished the race ahead of runners up No. 8 Starworks Motorsports BMW Riley of Mike Forest [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Thursday, June 3, 2010

The Rolex Grand-Am Series Decides To Stand Alone

The magic that the Rolex Grand-Am Series together with its open wheel cousin IndyCar created at Homestead last year will not be replicated this year. The officials of the Grand-Am series have decided not to share the spotlight and the screen space with the IndyCar. The step has come as a result of the last year’s official viewership figures of the series. According to the data, the viewership of the main races of the grand event was a lot more than what was received by the IndyCar events telecasted by the cable live from the Homestead-Miami speedway.

However, the live audience reactions that the IndyCar registered last year during the top end races of the Grand-Am for the Grand Prix of Miami, told a different story. Apparently, the open-wheel partner of the series got a good deal of attention from the media and the general public making it to about [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

All-American Lineup For The Rolex 24 At Daytona By GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing

The one team that can truly boast of an all-American connection at the Rolex 24 At Daytona would be GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing. The team not only has an all-American driver lineup but also boasts of an all-American crew. Even the No. 99 GAINSCO Auto Insurance Chevy Riley, that the team has been racing in for the past five consecutive years, is a U.S. made Riley XX powered by an engine straight out of Detroit, which is a Chevrolet version of GM’s celebrated small-block V8. Equipped with a starry lineup and an all-American crew, drivers, car and engine, all that is left to see is that whether GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing can create history by being the first 100% American team to claim victory in the event that can be traced back to 1962.

The enviable all-star lineup at GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing includes Alex Gurney, Jon Fogarty, Jimmie Johnson and Jimmy Vasser. [...] Read More

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- Written by John Lavit

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Keri Russell And The Rolex Datejust Royal Pink; Larger Than Life Models

If there’s any degree of truth in the saying that first impression is the last impression, one will surely fall for the Rolex masterpieces in that single cursory look. Talking about larger than life trait, Rolex comes out with the most scintillating and marvelous models and time remains just a feature of timepieces that Rolex creates for, Rolex models serve as a lot of things other than a watch. One such larger than life timepiece is the Rolex Datejust Royal Pink. It can serve as a watch, as a promising companion and also saves you from loading yourself from the trouble of donning jewelry. Just slip into this gorgeous accessory and get set to thank people for the compliments they bestow on you. Another such diva whose larger than life approach and seamless performance make her worthy of all praises of the world is Keri Russell.

This American beauty [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Monday, May 31, 2010

Rolex, Lexus And Doosan Co-Sponsor The Open Championship

Starting with the 2010 event, the Open Championship at St Andrew’s will see the Korean-based industrial giant, Doosan, joining hands with Rolex and Lexus in a five year sponsorship deal. Rejoicing at the successful culmination of this deal, Tim Waples, Doosan Infracore UK general manager, said that the objective of this deal was to increase the visibility of the company not only for forklifts but for other businesses in UK and elsewhere in Europe. According to him, the championship is a prestigious event and associating with it would help the company to improve its profile.

The Open Championship sponsored by Rolex at St Andrew’s is the Holy Grail for golfers all around the world as they search for that elusive win that would propel them to superstardom. Tiger Woods, Open Champion 2000, 2005, stated that winning at St Andrew’s was the ultimate golfing experience for him. Another golf legend, Jack [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Friday, May 28, 2010

Keri Russell And The Rolex Datejust Royal Pink; Larger Than Life Models

If there’s any degree of truth in the saying that first impression is the last impression, one will surely fall for the Rolex masterpieces in that single cursory look. Talking about larger than life trait, Rolex comes out with the most scintillating and marvelous models and time remains just a feature of timepieces that Rolex creates for, Rolex models serve as a lot of things other than a watch. One such larger than life timepiece is the Rolex Datejust Royal Pink. It can serve as a watch, as a promising companion and also saves you from loading yourself from the trouble of donning jewelry. Just slip into this gorgeous accessory and get set to thank people for the compliments they bestow on you. Another such diva whose larger than life approach and seamless performance make her worthy of all praises of the world is Keri Russell.

This American beauty [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Thursday, May 27, 2010

The Grand-Am Rolex Car Series Race At Lime Rock

Eager to get racing on the 1.5 mile track at Lime Rock, Connecticut, the Rolex series team is all set to get, set and go, after a successful preparation race test held by the team. Originated in the year 2000, the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car series is North America based and has been combining classes of Daytona prototypes, which is a custom based class built especially for the Rolex Series, and Touring Style Production based cars. The series also includes a number of tracks ranging from American, to Canadian, to Mexican. Presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16, the event is scheduled to happen on the 31st of May, at 2 P.M., ET.

The reviews of the test revealed that the Daytona Production cars did an exalting 49 second lap, with seven turns overall, hence making the competitors happy with the speed they showed in those laps. The pace, they [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Mark Wilkins All Set To Test His Endurance At The Rolex Sponsored Six Hour Race At Laguna Seca

Canadian racer Mark Wilkins is all set for a test-of-endurance race in the Laguna Seca Racing Championship. The American Le Mans Series will mark the initiation of the Laguna event. The racer will be seen sharing the steering wheel of the Level 5 Motorsports No. 55 FLM09 LMPC class with Scott Tucker and Christophe Bouchut. The event will take place over the weekend starting 22nd May, at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca which also hosts Rolex sponsored annual Monterey Historics championship, one of the most revered racing championships which features a great blend of different racing cars on the race course.

The event will mark the first one after the trio registered their victory in the class race at the 12 Hours of Sebring which was held during March. The prestigious racing event will be spread over a time period of six hours. Beginning on Saturday afternoon; the event will [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Monday, May 24, 2010

Tracy K. Smith; A Chosen Protégé for the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative

One of the most talented poets of her times of African-American descent who is known far and wide for her inspiring literary works is Tracy K. Smith. The lady has excelled in the field of literature and her body of work has earned her critical acclaim from across the globe. More recently she has been chosen to be a protégé for the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative. Under the programme, Tracy K. Smith will be guided and honed by a veteran from the literary world for a period of one year. The enigmatic writer is one of the lucky eighteen people who have been chosen for the 2010/2011 Rolex initiative.

A Harvard graduate, Tracy K. Smith started writing as an undergraduate and soon realized her calling lay in exploring the wider avenues that writing had to offer. Having trained during the early years of her life under the likes [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Friday, May 21, 2010

Amy Adams And The Rolex Lady Datejust; Elegance Personified

Rolex is the brand that stands for all things good in the world. You name it –Class, Status, Beauty, Enigma and you find it in all Rolex Models. The glam factor that comes along with the Rolex Timeless models is something that makes these models a classic affair. Somebody who has a crush on Rolex watches can not get enough of these masterpieces. They are all so classic in their styles and very modern in their looks. But one marvel that has set itself apart from the league is the Rolex Lady Datejust. Just as the name, so is the appeal. Lady Datejust has a delicate elegance and a promising sheen to it that never dissolves with time. It looks irresistibly gorgeous but has a very powerful machinery working inside it. Together they churn out a lifelong commitment to stay with you. Its elegant looks have another such counterpart [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavit

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Porsche Gears Up To Become The Promotional Partner Of The Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series

One of the most popular and successful manufacturers in the Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series as well as in some of the other racing series, Porsche is all geared up to don the hat of the official promotional partner of the Grand Am Series. With this, Porsche has earned the right to make use of the Grand Am logos, marks, videos and images for the entire 2010 season. This has also paved way for Porsche drivers to be able to race in the Rolex GT Class series to lay claim over the coveted Porsche Cup. Like every year, the cup will be awarded to the best Porsche driver by manufacturers on the basis of the annual performance of the driver.

As opposed to other manufacturers, Porsche is the sole manufacturer to have won as many as nine Rolex Series manufacturer championships. Five of its manufacturer championship titles were bagged [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

George Eads And The Rolex Yacht-Master: Scintillating With Ideas

Creativity comes with age but there are some people who are born with creativity and are always brimming with scintillating ideas. Ideas should be innovative in nature as well as moving ahead of time and Rolex has always been creative and has been coming up with new ideas for its watches. The house of Rolex has created watches which no other company has ever thought of and challenged the exactness of Mother Nature with the precision of its innovative technology. Rolex’s most scintillating product is the Rolex Yacht-Master. The Rolex Yacht-Master has been designed especially for travelers who travel in different time zones. Even George Eads has been innovative with his acting and he performed each role differently from the other. His observation and dedication had made each role come alive with his aptitude for drama.

The Rolex Yacht-Master has been admired by people because of its [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

No. 1 On The Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings, Jiyai Shin Opens Strong At The Bell Micro LPGA Classic

The ongoing 2010 Bell Micro LPGA Classic has witnessed participation from a number of champion golfers, including Jiyai Shin, who recently bagged the prestigious title of being No. 1 on the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings. This marks the very first appearance of the talented South Korean golfer in the LPGA event after winning over the title. Jiyai Shin opened with an impressive 70 in the event sharing her score with the World No.2 golfer Ai Miyazato who also opened with a 70 mark.

Jiyai Shin piped another ace golfer Lorena Ochoa in the LPGA’s Tres Marias Championship this year to claim the No. 1 spot in the Rolex Rankings. Lorena Ochoa embraced the No.1 Rolex ranking for a total of 158 weeks. Jiyai Shin’s impressive performance in the LPGA Japan tour helped her scale new heights.

Jiyai Shin had made her debut in the LPGA Tour in the year 2007. [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Monday, May 17, 2010

Mark Patterson To Re-join Michael Shank Racing At The Rolex 24 At Daytona

The South African racer, Mark Patterson, who had a near-podium finish in the 2009 season of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series, will be seen making a come-back in the Daytona Prototype series for the Sahlen’s Six Hours of Glen as a part of the 2010 Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series. The Sahlen’s event is due to take place on the 6th of June. The news was recently released by Michael Shank Racing.
Mark Patterson holds a record of two Jim Trueman Awards together with a string of successful racing events at the famous Watkins Glen. During the third Rolex racing event of his career, the Rolex Sports Car Series, Mark Patterson made an impressive podium finish in the year 2005. Watkins Glen has also witnessed Mark Patterson give several memorable performances. Amongst other events, he scored his personal best in the year 2008 on the 2.45 mile race [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavit

Friday, May 14, 2010

Carleton College Leads At The Rolex Classic Track Meet

This year’s Rolex Classic track meet has been won by the Carleton College after Jon Concannon’s triumph was chosen as the winning event from the meet. The championship was taking place between two cross-town rivals St. Olaf College and Carleton College. The Rolex championship was packed with several hurdles which were braved by both the teams however Carleton College maintained their dominance by earning a score of 1-2-3 over the Olaf College during the 110 meter hurdles, the 400 meter hurdles as well as in the 3000 meter steeplechase. Out of all the events, Jon Concannon’s triumph was chosen as the winning event in the 400 meters hurdles.

The excitement quotient of the meet was raised by several notches after an amusing event got added to the list of events- the 4×100 meter throwers relay. Carleton College made an entry with about 900 pounds of running power together with the [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit


Thursday, May 13, 2010

Jiyai Shin Becomes World No. 1 In The Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings

This year’s LPGA’s Tres Marias Championship has marked the beginning of a new chapter in the career of South Korea’s pride Jiyai Shin who with her impressive performance during the Japan LPGA tour took over the No. 1 rank in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings. The tournament also marked the farewell of celebrated champion Lorena Ochoa who had stayed at the Rolex No. 1 rank for 158 weeks since April 2007. Jiyai Shin piped Lorena Ochoa for the No.1 spot with a score of 9.29 merely 0.09 points ahead of Lorena Ochoa who scored 9.20 in the weekend tournament of LPGA in Mexico. Jiyai Shin was also anointed as the Rookie of the Year LPGA Tour after the talented woman laid a claim on the money list, closely taking over the title of player of the year during last year.

Jiyai Shin made her debut in the LPGA tour [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.


- Written by John Lavit

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Top American Riders Mark Their Win At The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event

This year’s Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event witnessed American riders registering their victories by bagging the top three positions at the prestigious event. After Britain’s best bet, Oliver Townend’s shocking exit due to injury during the event, American riders William Fox-Pitt, Phillip Dutton and Becky Holder proved their worth at the event. The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event is one of the top most championships in the field of eventing and marks the only four star three day event in America. The championship attracts participation from the most competitive and talented riders from across the world.

William Fox-Pitt (GBR) who was riding his gelding Cool Mountain earned a score of 42.8 and laid his claim over the first position. Phillip Dutton together with his horse Woodburn mounted a score of 47.7 and managed a second position victory while the third position was taken up by Becky Holder who while riding Courageous Comet [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavit

Monday, May 10, 2010

Carleton College Leads At The Rolex Classic Track Meet

This year’s Rolex Classic track meet has been won by the Carleton College after Jon Concannon’s triumph was chosen as the winning event from the meet. The championship was taking place between two cross-town rivals St. Olaf College and Carleton College. The Rolex championship was packed with several hurdles which were braved by both the teams however Carleton College maintained their dominance by earning a score of 1-2-3 over the Olaf College during the 110 meter hurdles, the 400 meter hurdles as well as in the 3000 meter steeplechase. Out of all the events, Jon Concannon’s triumph was chosen as the winning event in the 400 meters hurdles.

The excitement quotient of the meet was raised by several notches after an amusing event got added to the list of events- the 4×100 meter throwers relay. Carleton College made an entry with about 900 pounds of running power together with the [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavit

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Ganassi Mazda Wins At The Rolex Grand Am Series

GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 Daytona Prototype championship’s Porsche 250 held on Saturday at Barber Motorsports Park saw the team of Scott Pruett and Memo Rojas register an impressive victory over their rivals. The event had taken place before a crowd of about 25,000 people. The No. 01 TELMEX Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates BMW Riley got its second victory in a row when Scott Pruett charged at the checkered flag about 6.870 seconds earlier than Ozz Negri.

Trevor Montgomery who was the regular tire changer of the team Ganassi had to sit out following a twisted knee just before the beginning of the race. This gave way to Blair Julian who generally changes tires for Ganassi’s IndyCar series team. Scott Pruett and Memo Rojas finished a total of 108 laps covering about 2.3 miles which incorporated 17 turn circuit in the [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavit

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Jiyai Shin Becomes World No. 1 In The Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings

This year’s LPGA’s Tres Marias Championship has marked the beginning of a new chapter in the career of South Korea’s pride Jiyai Shin who with her impressive performance during the Japan LPGA tour took over the No. 1 rank in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings. The tournament also marked the farewell of celebrated champion Lorena Ochoa who had stayed at the Rolex No. 1 rank for 158 weeks since April 2007. Jiyai Shin piped Lorena Ochoa for the No.1 spot with a score of 9.29 merely 0.09 points ahead of Lorena Ochoa who scored 9.20 in the weekend tournament of LPGA in Mexico. Jiyai Shin was also anointed as the Rookie of the Year LPGA Tour after the talented woman laid a claim on the money list, closely taking over the title of player of the year during last year.

Jiyai Shin made her debut in the LPGA tour [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavit

Monday, May 3, 2010

The Rolex 24 At Daytona Recognizes Woman’s Fund Raising Efforts

Deb Wills, a woman from Urbana who raised a hefty amount of $49,000 for breast cancer relief has been rewarded by the organizers of the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Deb Wills raised the amount as part of the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. She, along with other top ten fund raisers from across the nation, who were a part of the 2009 Avon Walk, were congratulated by Actor Patrick Dempsey and were also treated to a breakfast meal with the actor and his racing team- Dempsey Racing Champions’ Circle. The association between Avon and Dempsey Racing Champion’s Circle was announced a year ago during the 2009 Grand- Am Rolex Sports Car Series.

Deb Wills herself had suffered the pain of breast cancer. The lady herself had been a survivor of the deadly disease for the past 24 years and therefore left no stone unturned when it came to making a [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavit

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Top American Riders Mark Their Win At The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event

This year’s Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event witnessed American riders registering their victories by bagging the top three positions at the prestigious event. After Britain’s best bet, Oliver Townend’s shocking exit due to injury during the event, American riders William Fox-Pitt, Phillip Dutton and Becky Holder proved their worth at the event. The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event is one of the top most championships in the field of eventing and marks the only four star three day event in America. The championship attracts participation from the most competitive and talented riders from across the world.

William Fox-Pitt (GBR) who was riding his gelding Cool Mountain earned a score of 42.8 and laid his claim over the first position. Phillip Dutton together with his horse Woodburn mounted a score of 47.7 and managed a second position victory while the third position was taken up by Becky Holder who while riding Courageous Comet [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavit

Thursday, April 29, 2010

The Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series Successfully Lands Daytona Prototype Test

Lime Rock Park witnessed the much awaited appearance of the Grand-Am Rolex Daytona Prototype on Tuesday ahead of the Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16, which is slated to take place here on the 31st of May. The line-up of 19 cars included 11 of the Daytona Prototypes which proved their worth by dealing with the changing weather throughout the session that spanned over a period of six hours. The Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series will feature the Daytona Prototypes together with the production based GT cars. The contenders who will be participating in the Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series expressed favorable remarks about the layout spread across 1.5 miles.

The Daytona Prototype teams will include two automobiles from Starworks Motorsports and Michael Shank Racing. The event will also mark participation from GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing, TELMEX Chip Ganassi with Felix Sabates, [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavit

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

The Rolex Datejust Royal Black And Adam Lambert; Free Spirited Performers

Every one wants to live life on one’s own terms and shape up life as per one’s own choice. But there is very few number of people who take up the courage to be themselves and live the way they want. Very few shed the veil of social conditionings and simply enjoy there life without bothering about anything. Such is the quality one can find in all the Rolex watch models. These timeless masterpieces have been designed in such a way that every model sings a different tune. One such model is the Rolex Datejust Royal Black. It is like an immortal tradition which never changes with the changing trends. Rather, these classy and eternal models have the tendency to mould the moods and perfectly fit the bill, be it a casual meeting or a formal date out. Another diva who reflects identical free spirited attitude is Adam Lambert.

Adam [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavit

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

The Giraglia Rolex Cup Rewarded Smaller Boats

The 57th edition of the Giraglia Rolex Cup awarded Javier Pujol, owner/skipper of the Sparkman & Stephens-designed 43-foot Calima (ESP) as the winner of the regatta. Calima (ESP) which remained the first yacht to have covered the overall was awarded with the Rolex Challenge Trophy as well as with the Bellon Challenge Trophy. The grand regatta event is taking place at the Yacht Club Italiano in Genoa.

Javier Pujol who is a passionate sailor and racer was very elated at the victory that his sailing boat Calima registered. The man did not take the credit for the win and said that it is just luck that decides the victory of a sailor in overall. However, he agreed that the victory he scored in class race from La Fourmigue to La Giraglia benefited him. Javier Pujol went on to say that he was quick to register a secure place in the [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavit

Monday, April 26, 2010

Bennett Racing To Participate In The Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series

Bennett Racing is yet another champion team that will feature in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No.16. The team will be seen racing for the No. 56 South River Marina & Mercruiser Ferrari 430 Challenge on April 24th. The event will take place at the Virginia International Raceway (VIR).

The team will be the third team to be making a debut in a number of races in the Rolex Series GT class. Another champion team that will be racing in this event is Marsh Racing. The team is all geared up for the April 10, Porsche 250 challenge, which is scheduled to take place at the Barber Motorsports Park and will be competing in the corvette.

Skip Bennett who has the No.56 to his name, will be seen co-driving for the Annapolis together with Mike Skeen in the opening event planned for the 2011 Rolex [...] Read More

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Americans Take The Lead On Day One Of Dressage At The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event

The first day of dressage at the Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event witnessed the top three positions being bagged by the highly talented American riders- Karen O’Connor, Becky Holder and Phillip Dutton. Karen O’Connor from Middleburg, together with her gelding Mandiba managed to reserve the top spot with a score of 43.7, while Becky Holder who rode his horse Courageous Comet scored 45.2 and settled for the second position. The third spot was bagged by Philip Dutton from West Grove who rode The Foreman and scored 47.2 on the first day of the dressage competition. With all three riders belonging to America, the huge base of American fans was in for a lot of excitement and fun during the first day of dressage at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.

Karen O’Connor has also been victorious at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event in the year 1999, while the 2008 Rolex Kentucky [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavit

Thursday, April 22, 2010

The Rolex 24 At Daytona Recognizes Woman’s Fund Raising Efforts

Deb Wills, a woman from Urbana who raised a hefty amount of $49,000 for breast cancer relief has been rewarded by the organizers of the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Deb Wills raised the amount as part of the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. She, along with other top ten fund raisers from across the nation, who were a part of the 2009 Avon Walk, were congratulated by Actor Patrick Dempsey and were also treated to a breakfast meal with the actor and his racing team- Dempsey Racing Champions’ Circle. The association between Avon and Dempsey Racing Champion’s Circle was announced a year ago during the 2009 Grand- Am Rolex Sports Car Series.

Deb Wills herself had suffered the pain of breast cancer. The lady herself had been a survivor of the deadly disease for the past 24 years and therefore left no stone unturned when it came to making a [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavit

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Bridgestone To Play Presenting Sponsor Of The 2010 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event

One of the most reliable and prestigious tire manufacturing brands, Bridgestone has taken over the coveted hat of presenting sponsor of the 2010 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. This has arguably made the famous brand the Official tire of the United States Equestrian Federation.

The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day event which is being held at the Horse Park provides a one of its kind chance to some of the most talented equestrians from across the world. The reputed event is also the only four star equestrian event held in America and is one of the five held around the world. The event also plays host to the Rolex/USEF National CCI**** Eventing Championship. The first leg of the Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing, Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event is looked up to by the athletes. The winner of the grand event is awarded with the prize money of $190,000 together with a [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavit

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Bridgestone To Play Presenting Sponsor Of The 2010 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event

One of the most reliable and prestigious tire manufacturing brands, Bridgestone has taken over the coveted hat of presenting sponsor of the 2010 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. This has arguably made the famous brand the Official tire of the United States Equestrian Federation.

The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day event which is being held at the Horse Park provides a one of its kind chance to some of the most talented equestrians from across the world. The reputed event is also the only four star equestrian event held in America and is one of the five held around the world. The event also plays host to the Rolex/USEF National CCI**** Eventing Championship. The first leg of the Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing, Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event is looked up to by the athletes. The winner of the grand event is awarded with the prize money of $190,000 together with a [...] Read More

Monday, April 19, 2010

The Rolex Sponsored LPGA Tour All Set To Hit The Grounds

The famous LPGA Tour is all geared up to hit the tracks with the Kia Classic Presented by J Golf. After the recently concluded event- HSBC Women’s Champions, everybody has set their eyes on the LPGA Tour. The tour will see the participation of about 144 players, which will include top 8 out of 10 players from the last season’s money list, 20 of the 25 players and about 43 players out of the top 50. The LPGA tour holds the prize money of US$1.7 million and will take place from March 22nd to 28th and will be held at the La Costa Resort and Spa in California. The Rolex No. 1 champion Lorena Ochoa has expressed her immense commitment and interest to become a part of the famous event. Other big names who look forward to the LPGA Tour are Ai Miyazato, Jiyai Shin, Angela Stanford and [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavit

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Rafael Nadal To Shine At The Monte Carlo Rolex Masters

The Monte Carlo Rolex Masters is one event to look forward to with an impressive line-up of tennis seeds all set to give a display of their talents on court. The spring clay season which starts only after the commencement of the Casablanca and Charleston, brings its triple Master Series starting with the Monte Carlo Rolex Masters. The event spans over a week and is followed by the Rome Masters and Madrid Masters. The trio Masters are a prelude to the real face-off at the French Open which is slated to take place in May.

The Monte Carlo Rolex Masters, a tennis tournament which sees participation of professional male tennis players takes place on an annual basis. Like every year the tournament will happen in Clay Courts, France. Monte Carlo is seen as the widely famous ward of the location. The Monte Carlo Rolex Masters plays a part of the [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavit

Thursday, April 15, 2010

The Giraglia Rolex Cup Rewarded Smaller Boats

The 57th edition of the Giraglia Rolex Cup awarded Javier Pujol, owner/skipper of the Sparkman & Stephens-designed 43-foot Calima (ESP) as the winner of the regatta. Calima (ESP) which remained the first yacht to have covered the overall was awarded with the Rolex Challenge Trophy as well as with the Bellon Challenge Trophy. The grand regatta event is taking place at the Yacht Club Italiano in Genoa.

Javier Pujol who is a passionate sailor and racer was very elated at the victory that his sailing boat Calima registered. The man did not take the credit for the win and said that it is just luck that decides the victory of a sailor in overall. However, he agreed that the victory he scored in class race from La Fourmigue to La Giraglia benefited him. Javier Pujol went on to say that he was quick to register a secure place in the [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavit

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

The International Rolex Regatta To Take Off Soon

The three-day International Rolex Regatta hosted by St. Thomas Yacht Club is making a grand return this season, marking its 37th year. This year the much awaited event is going to take place on the Caribbean shores. The whole convoy of about 69 boats this year will be moving along the Charlotte Amalie coast. The boats will halt at the harbour and will again take up the race to make their way back to the east end of the island St. Thomas Yacht Club. On Saturday and Sunday, sailors will follow the courses that lie between and around the island. However, the IC 24 one-design will follow the windward and leeward path which is close to the shore so as to enable spectators to get a clear view.

Mike Williamson with his Mills 40 White Heat which he bought during last year registered a place in the IRC division as [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavit

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Ganassi Mazda Wins At The Rolex Grand Am Series

GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 Daytona Prototype championship’s Porsche 250 held on Saturday at Barber Motorsports Park saw the team of Scott Pruett and Memo Rojas register an impressive victory over their rivals. The event had taken place before a crowd of about 25,000 people. The No. 01 TELMEX Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates BMW Riley got its second victory in a row when Scott Pruett charged at the checkered flag about 6.870 seconds earlier than Ozz Negri.

Trevor Montgomery who was the regular tire changer of the team Ganassi had to sit out following a twisted knee just before the beginning of the race. This gave way to Blair Julian who generally changes tires for Ganassi’s IndyCar series team. Scott Pruett and Memo Rojas finished a total of 108 laps covering about 2.3 miles which incorporated 17 turn circuit in the [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavit

Monday, April 12, 2010

January Jones And The Rolex Lady Datejust; The Benign Beauties

There are very few things in the world which can work their charm on almost anyone in just a matter of a few minutes or rather with just a cursory look. Such is the mesmerizing and exotic looks that the Rolex Lady Datejust is blessed with. The makers of this watch have really worked very hard to give to the world that amazing and breathtaking beauty which not only looks great and delivers superb performance but also showers one with a path full of fun. One such Rolex model is the Rolex Lady Datejust. And the same virtues are mirrored in the leading lady of Hollywood January Jones.
January Jones was born on January 5, 1978. She is a celebrity in the true sense of the word. January Jones was named after a character in show called Once is not Enough. Therefore, it is not difficult to make out that [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavit

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Michelle Gibson To Hit The Grounds Of The Rolex Kentucky Dressage Test

The Rolex sponsored Kentucky Cup Dressage Test Event is one Dressage event to look forward to this season. The top end dressage event is in preparation for the upcoming 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games which is slated to take place from 25th September to 10th October 2010, at Kentucky Horse Park. The spectacular event of Kentucky Dressage Cup will coincide with the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day event scheduled to hit the grounds from April 19 to April 22.

The highly awaited dressage event will see the participation of champion riders and horses and attract a huge fan following from across the world. This year the competition will be held between the participants from eight nations. The long list of champions includes American rider Michelle Gibson who mounted the highest score in the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games with 75.20%. With this she gave a reason to every American dressage fan to [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavit

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Jostens Presents The Rolex Sponsored 2010 DAYTONA 500 Winners The Champions Ring

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series racer Jamie McMurray was honored with a unique Champion’s ring for his action packed moves in the 2010 Daytona 500 in the Gatorade Victory Lane. This came as a result of a joint effort of the Jostens, the International Speedway Corporation (ISC), the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) and the Daytona International Speedway where many racing events take place including the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Jostens has for a long time been supporting and motivating racers by rewarding them for all their victories. The Minneapolis-based company, Jostens offers various programs; products and a range of services to facilitate people to celebrate their achievements and tell their stories to the world at large. The company also recognized the efforts of the drivers and captured the winning tale of Jamie and his Earnhardt Ganassi Racing (EGR) in “The Great American Race”

Speaking about the acknowledgement, [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavit

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Bennett Racing To Participate In The Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series

Bennett Racing is yet another champion team that will feature in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No.16. The team will be seen racing for the No. 56 South River Marina & Mercruiser Ferrari 430 Challenge on April 24th. The event will take place at the Virginia International Raceway (VIR).

The team will be the third team to be making a debut in a number of races in the Rolex Series GT class. Another champion team that will be racing in this event is Marsh Racing. The team is all geared up for the April 10, Porsche 250 challenge, which is scheduled to take place at the Barber Motorsports Park and will be competing in the corvette.

Skip Bennett who has the No.56 to his name, will be seen co-driving for the Annapolis together with Mike Skeen in the opening event planned for the 2011 Rolex [...] Read More

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Time to Grab Tickets For The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event

With the final series of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, the Kentucky Cup Test Events geared up to begin during the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, fans of the highly reputed event are all set to get their hands on the tickets of the same. The event which will include dressage, jumping and eventing competitions is scheduled to be held from April 20 to 25 at the Kentucky Horse Park. While speaking about the importance of the final series Kate Jackson, the Vice President of the competition for the World Games 2010 Foundation said that the final series of the Kentucky Cup Test will be the deciding factor for many of the remaining competitions of the event. Many different disciplines of games will be divided into several sessions and will be spread over different days which will help in testing various aspects and procedures of the games.

While the [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavit

Monday, April 5, 2010

The Rolex 24 At Daytona Recognizes Woman’s Fund Raising Efforts

Deb Wills, a woman from Urbana who raised a hefty amount of $49,000 for breast cancer relief has been rewarded by the organizers of the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Deb Wills raised the amount as part of the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. She, along with other top ten fund raisers from across the nation, who were a part of the 2009 Avon Walk, were congratulated by Actor Patrick Dempsey and were also treated to a breakfast meal with the actor and his racing team- Dempsey Racing Champions’ Circle. The association between Avon and Dempsey Racing Champion’s Circle was announced a year ago during the 2009 Grand- Am Rolex Sports Car Series.

Deb Wills herself had suffered the pain of breast cancer. The lady herself had been a survivor of the deadly disease for the past 24 years and therefore left no stone unturned when it came to making a [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavit

Sunday, April 4, 2010

The International Rolex Regatta To Take Off Soon

The three-day International Rolex Regatta hosted by St. Thomas Yacht Club is making a grand return this season, marking its 37th year. This year the much awaited event is going to take place on the Caribbean shores. The whole convoy of about 69 boats this year will be moving along the Charlotte Amalie coast. The boats will halt at the harbour and will again take up the race to make their way back to the east end of the island St. Thomas Yacht Club. On Saturday and Sunday, sailors will follow the courses that lie between and around the island. However, the IC 24 one-design will follow the windward and leeward path which is close to the shore so as to enable spectators to get a clear view.

Mike Williamson with his Mills 40 White Heat which he bought during last year registered a place in the IRC division as [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavit

Friday, April 2, 2010

The Rolex Sponsored LPGA Tour All Set To Hit The Grounds

The famous LPGA Tour is all geared up to hit the tracks with the Kia Classic Presented by J Golf. After the recently concluded event- HSBC Women’s Champions, everybody has set their eyes on the LPGA Tour. The tour will see the participation of about 144 players, which will include top 8 out of 10 players from the last season’s money list, 20 of the 25 players and about 43 players out of the top 50. The LPGA tour holds the prize money of US$1.7 million and will take place from March 22nd to 28th and will be held at the La Costa Resort and Spa in California. The Rolex No. 1 champion Lorena Ochoa has expressed her immense commitment and interest to become a part of the famous event. Other big names who look forward to the LPGA Tour are Ai Miyazato, Jiyai Shin, Angela Stanford and [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavit

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

The Rolex Grand-Am Series Decides To Stand Alone

The magic that the Rolex Grand-Am Series together with its open wheel cousin IndyCar created at Homestead last year will not be replicated this year. The officials of the Grand-Am series have decided not to share the spotlight and the screen space with the IndyCar. The step has come as a result of the last year’s official viewership figures of the series. According to the data, the viewership of the main races of the grand event was a lot more than what was received by the IndyCar events telecasted by the cable live from the Homestead-Miami speedway.

However, the live audience reactions that the IndyCar registered last year during the top end races of the Grand-Am for the Grand Prix of Miami, told a different story. Apparently, the open-wheel partner of the series got a good deal of attention from the media and the general public making it to about [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavit

Monday, March 29, 2010

2010 Rolex 24 Heritage Exhibition To Feature Vic Elford As Grand Marshal

Vic Elford has been appointed the Grand Marshal for the 48th anniversary of the Rolex 24 At Daytona. The winner of the 1968 Rolex 24 At Daytona will kick off the event that marks the beginning of the international motrosports calendar. Vic Elford has been one of Britain’s most versatile drivers in racing history. As the Grand Marshal, Vic Elford would have the pleasure to command the drivers, “Drivers, start your engines”. The acting Grand Marshal for the 2010 season would definitely go down memory lane as he commands the beginning of the event. Vic Elford won the overall title at the endurance race in 1968 in the Porsche 907, which also marked the first of Porsche’s 21 overall victories at the twice-round-the-clock event. Vic Elford was accompanied behind the wheel by the Germans Jochen Neerpasch and Rolf Stommelen as well as Switzerland’s Jo Siffert.

The legendary Porsche 907 will [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavit

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Continental Becomes Official Tire Of The Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series

Continental Tire will be playing a new role in the 2011 Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series. The major tire manufacturing company which has been a leading giant in the motorsports arena has been signed up as the official tire of the Grand Am series beginning next year, i.e.2011. Bill Caldwell, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Continental Tires felt delighted and said that Rolex series being one of the most prestigious events in United States perfectly complements the leading tire brand and would very well highlight the potential of the Continental Extreme Contact ultra-high performance tires. He was honored to be associated with the tire brand as the official tire of the series.

The major tire giant had to go through a very rigid and stringent evaluation process to achieve the throne of official leading tire brand of the Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series in 2011. Speaking [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavit

Friday, March 26, 2010

Jostens Presents The Rolex Sponsored 2010 DAYTONA 500 Winners The Champions Ring

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series racer Jamie McMurray was honored with a unique Champion’s ring for his action packed moves in the 2010 Daytona 500 in the Gatorade Victory Lane. This came as a result of a joint effort of the Jostens, the International Speedway Corporation (ISC), the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) and the Daytona International Speedway where many racing events take place including the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Jostens has for a long time been supporting and motivating racers by rewarding them for all their victories. The Minneapolis-based company, Jostens offers various programs; products and a range of services to facilitate people to celebrate their achievements and tell their stories to the world at large. The company also recognized the efforts of the drivers and captured the winning tale of Jamie and his Earnhardt Ganassi Racing (EGR) in “The Great American Race”

Speaking about the acknowledgement, [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavit

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

The Rolex China Sea Race Begins On April 1, 2010

With just a month left for the Rolex China Sea Race to take off, the sailing world is all abuzz with the boats getting into the final rounds of safety preparations for the Offshore Category 1 Race. The race is going to start on 01 April 2010, Thursday. This year would mark the 25th time when the yachts will brave the 565 nautical miles. The race will start from Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong and will meet its end in Subic Bay, Philippines.

April 1962, marked the first time when yachts commenced the now hugely popular China Sea Race. A total of five yachts participated in the race including three yachts from RHKYC, one from Manila and one from Japan. During this time, two minesweepers of the Hong Kong Royal Naval Reserve escorted the yachts for the first 100 miles of the total 600 miles. Yachts Hector Ross [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavit

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

The Giraglia Rolex Cup Rewarded Smaller Boats

The 57th edition of the Giraglia Rolex Cup awarded Javier Pujol, owner/skipper of the Sparkman & Stephens-designed 43-foot Calima (ESP) as the winner of the regatta. Calima (ESP) which remained the first yacht to have covered the overall was awarded with the Rolex Challenge Trophy as well as with the Bellon Challenge Trophy. The grand regatta event is taking place at the Yacht Club Italiano in Genoa.

Javier Pujol who is a passionate sailor and racer was very elated at the victory that his sailing boat Calima registered. The man did not take the credit for the win and said that it is just luck that decides the victory of a sailor in overall. However, he agreed that the victory he scored in class race from La Fourmigue to La Giraglia benefited him. Javier Pujol went on to say that he was quick to register a secure place in the [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavit