Riley Technologies has proved its mettle by winning the Daytona Prototype Manufacturer Championship of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series for the sixth consecutive year. It has been an extremely busy and successful year at Riley Technologies which is a division of Sea Star Group Inc. This year the Mooresville-based manufacturer delivered two all-new products that it designed and built. The Riley Track Day Car and the Grand-Am KONI Sports Car Challenge Chevrolet Camaro were the innovations from the manufacturer that hit the market and the race track in 2009.

Riley Technologies has been creating successful Daytona Prototype designs, the first in line being the MK XI that won the pole position for the 2004 Rolex 24 At Daytona. The MK XI won the very first time it was entered in the race and hence forward became the car to beat in the Rolex Series competitions. New projects and growth improved the market position for Riley Technologies and the legacy of success was also continued on the race tracks. The sixth year consecutive win by Riley Technologies marked the most brilliant championship streak in top-level racing by the manufacturer.

Riley Technologies again proved themselves and did not give in when the competition grew tighter with the entry of new manufacturers and designs in 2008. Rolex strives to bring out the best not only in the individuals who participate in the events but also recognizes the manufacturers who work even harder behind the scenes. Rolex has been able to create and maintain its position in the watch-making industry with the precise and reliable timepieces that it creates and thus realizes the importance of highlighting the manufacturers behind the best designs seen on the racing tracks.

Riley Technologies’ Daytona Prototypes continue to make their presence felt by maintaining and improving on the speed, support and reliability that their first designs had to offer. The Riley-built chassis won a total of eight Rolex Series races in 2009. The mid-engine Daytona Prototype led the way by qualifying on the pole position in each round of the 12-race championship. The Daytona Prototypes were designed by extensively incorporating Siemens PLM Software technology. Riley Technologies lead 1483 laps out of 1803 laps during the entire season.

The MK XX by Riley Technologies was the sports car of choice for No. 99 Gainsco/Bob Stallings Racing Team who went on to win both the 2009 Rolex Series Driver and the Team Championship. The strong and reliable performance was again displayed in a successful run in the Rolex Series GT Class with the Riley GT Class chassis going on to secure wins at the nationwide famed circuits including the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Watkins Glen International and Miller Motorsports Park. Riley Technologies has taken its legacy of success to develop competitive products for the Rolex Sports Car Series, the American LeMans Series, the USAC Gold Crown Series and the Japanese GT Championship Series. The kind of adaptability and consistent performance delivered by Riley Technologies is symbolized by Rolex and the same popularity and consistency can be seen in all Rolex timepieces.

Christophe Bouchut of Supercar Life Racing was aiming at getting the team its first victory at the 2009 season-ending Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series race and came very close to achieving it as well. The season was more like a dream season as Christophe Bouchut was able to give his best performance as well as have strategically planned his moves, however, luck did not seem to agree with the Frenchman.

Christophe Bouchut summarized his experience at the 2009 season as an extremely enriching experience. He expressed his pleasure at being able to compete against the like of Ganassi and Penske in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16. Christophe Bouchut and the entire team of Supercar Life team were all geared up for the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. In order to ensure its first victory at the season the team entered a second car and also recruited young IRL driver Hunter-Reay.

Sporting events that Rolex is associated with always bring out the best in any sportsperson. Especially with its association with sports car racing, Rolex has been able to bring world-class racers to a single platform and the competition not only witnesses pros on the tracks but also gets to witness the zeal of newbies on-track. Christophe Bouchut in true competitive spirit managed to set the fastest time in both the official free practice sessions. With the strategies in place and the racers full of hope the team went on the tracks with an aim to win the season finale.

Scott Tucker qualified the car and then started the race in the finale as part of the team’s strategy. The Riley-BMW was placed on the seventh row of the grid as the team boss proved his talent of being the fastest of the non-pro drivers. Less than 30 minutes into the race, the team got the perfect chance to refuel as the first Safety-Car period came into place. During this time Christophe Bouchut took over the wheel from Scott Tucker and made haste. He then managed to overtake the rest of the cars and took a delightful lead. He gave stiff competition to pros like Ganassi, Penske, Brumos, SunTrust and Gainsco teams.

Christophe Bouchut had a comfortable lead when he made his last pit stop to refuel. The strategy suited the events perfectly until a miscommunication made Christophe Bouchut run into a Porsche GT as he was leaving the pits. There was no damage to either car; however, he got a penalty in the form of a pit-stop that made him loose precious time and position. He rejoined the race with a vengeance and managed to get back up with the leaders. But again the race was neutralized due to another accident and he finished the race behind the safety car. He wished to celebrate his meeting with Scott Tucker from one year ago by giving the team its first victory at the 2009 season. However, all his effort and determination did not go vain as Supercar Life did get noticed and also came up among the favorites in a very competitive championship sponsored by Rolex.

The Cellini collection was introduced to Rolex watch wearers all across the globe in a way that made sure that the wearers in particular and Rolex enthusiasts in particular never had to hanker for attention, something that Rolex has never had to do and would not have to do in the future either. The Cellini is an eclectic collection that includes everything from watches designed in the most traditional manner to ones that have been designed in the manner that appeals the most to young watch wearers. The Rolex Cellini Orchid is a watch that is extremely sleek in its design, to the point that the watch has become the ultimate style statement in the world of fashion. However much Rolex might have tried to push the Cellini collection into the hearts of the Rolex watch lovers slowly but steadily, the Rolex Cellini Orchid made sure that patience and slowness never featured in its scheme of things when it came to gaining popularity. The Rolex Cellini Orchid claims a love for perfection that not many watches can call its own, it makes a rush for making itself a part of watch wearer’s lives and when the Rolex Cellini Orchid gets popular its works its charm right till it reaches its limit of success. Like Jenna Elfman who has carved a niche for herself in the acting industry with the compact yet memorable performances that she has delivered in a series of acting roles that she has landed.

After finishing her acting training from the Beverly Hills Playhouse, the actress made a foray into the world of acting starting out with appearances in music videos for Depeche Mode, Chris Isaak, ZZ Top and Anthrax. She also roles in series that started from Roseanne and went on to NYPD Blue, Murder One, The Monroes, Almost Perfect to an appearance in Townies. This was the turning point in her career and the actress was quickly selected for Dharma & Greg, a series that she acted in for five years and reached a great level of success with. Very rightly, the actress received a Golden Globe for the role and a two time Emmy nomination. The actress has also done guest appearances for Brothers and Sisters, My Name is Earl and Two and a Half Men. She is currently lending her exuberant talent to Accidentally On Purpose. The actress is also awaiting the release of two films The Six Wives of Henry Lefay and Love Hurts.

The Rolex Cellini Orchid is an extremely stylish watch that always grabs attention wherever it goes, designed in 18ct yellow gold, the watch very efficiently sends across a message that it is here to do some serious business of getting wearers on board fast and steady. The stunning watch is run with a white mother of pearl finish dial that when complimented with the diamonds that form a serious part of the watch creates an overwhelming effect. The bezel of the watch is also set with brilliants and continues the theme of crusty and dainty diamonds empanelling themselves smoothly into the bracelet that holds the watch. Quartz movement runs the watch on time at all moments and when the Rolex Cellini Orchid enwraps itself around the wearer’s wrist it is well known that the magic and popularity that it garners like Jenna Elfman even though it might be accidental looks suited to a purpose.

Rolex when it crafts its watches always bears in mind that the people who are eventually going to be wearing these watches will be the ones who will make or break the watch’s fortune in more ways than one. The Rolex watch crafters are specialists in their fields, making an experience out of crafting a single watch, always screening the demands of the market and then incorporating the research in the best possible manner in the mechanism that runs these watches. The Rolex Lady Datejust is a watch that has been specially crafted by Rolex to cater to a watch wearing market that understands the nuances that are involved in the process of a graceful carriage and countenance. Hence, when the watch is crafted the most important factor that is always taken into account and considered by the Rolex house of watch making is the effort required to reach a level of perfection that other watches can only aim to be inspired by. Rolex Lady Datejust makes a watch in a way that successfully dramatizes the effect that the watch may have on the watch wearer and people who can only worship and aspire to own the watch someday. Agnes Bruckner knows what it takes to align with the expectations that fans and cinema enthusiasts have from her because of the performances that she has delivered previously and for the magic that she is yet to create on screen. The actress like the Rolex Lady Datejust makes a dreamland out of spaces she inhabits, a habit that she has cultivated over the years and a habit that some others have yet to practice and perfect.

Beginning her acting career at the tender age of 11, Agnes Bruckner went on to appear in commercials and also had a role to play in the series The Bold and the Beautiful. She landed the lead at the age of 15 in Blue Car, playing a young student who falls in love with her teacher. Her performance was so convincing that the actress went on to receive the Independent Spirit Award nomination for her role, a feat that further justified her critics calling her an actress with a great potential to become the next big thing in Hollywood. She also starred in The Glass House and the thriller Murder by Numbers, a role that had her cast alongside veteran actress Sandra Bullock. She has also lent her talent to television series Alias and 24. Other films that Agnes Bruckner has landed roles in include The Woods, Venom, Peaceful Warrior, Dreamland also receiving a ShoWest Female Star of Tomorrow Award. She also acted in Blood and Chocolate, Say Hello to Stan Talmadge, Kill Theory and is awaiting the release of Vacancy 2 that is slated to release this year.

The Rolex Lady Datejust is a certified chronometer that carries a dainty size of 26 mm with extreme ease, the watch is made in the material of diamonds and white gold that makes it at par with some of the best watch designs that luxury watch makers have to offer. The bezel of the Rolex Lady Datejust is set with brilliants and when it is complemented with the white mother-of-pearl finish of the dial, the watch stands a chance to become a classic in the Rolex field. The Rolex Lady Datejust is also self wound, and is water proof to 100 meters, and crystallized in sapphire. The watch is also made available to Rolex fans in combinations of steel and white gold and features lines that have been smoothed out and lend a high element of classiness to the watch. The Rolex Lady Datejust with the panache of its design and performance like Agnes Bruckner truly makes a dreamland out of spaces it makes its own.

The Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series is scheduled to return to Virginia International Raceway with Bosch Engineering 250 beginning April 23 to 25 in 2010. However, with the excitement and anticipation of the fans increasing by the day Virginia International Raceway has decided to have multiple Daytona Prototypes from the Grand-Am Rolex Series testing on the 3.27 mile natural terrain circuit. This has come as a delightful announcement for car racing fans as the energy and excitement from the 2009 series is still in the air. The 2009 Grand-Am Rolex Series was filled with nail-biting action and saw fans cheering for their favorites till the very end as a clear winner could be determined only at the end of the racing gala.

The tickets for the 2010 Bosch Engineering 250 event will be put on sale during the Daytona Prototype test event at 2009 prices and an added discount of 10% for early birds. The event has ensured a great deal for fans as there will be great driving action on the tracks, a contest to win a ride on the tracks and tickets for 2010’s race available at a price that’s a steal. The contest to win a chance to ride on the track will definitely attract a wonderful crowd as this would be every racing fan’s dream. All Rolex events ensure that the schedules and prices are always fan-friendly and end up delighting fans more with each passing competition.

Derek Johnston’s test run will be the most awaited appearance as he was the winner of the 2009 Rolex 24 At Daytona Driver Challenge. The British champion is scheduled to test a Daytona Prototype on Nov. 3 and 4 to begin preparing for the 2010 Rolex 24 At Daytona on the Virginia International Raceway tracks. Derek Johnston scored the highest average point total by competing in the Cooper Tires British F3 International Series, the Avon Tyres British GT Championship, the Radical UK Cup and the SPEED sports prototype series in 2009. His point total was the highest amongst all the registered racers that helped him earn the much sought after driver’s seat in the 2010 Rolex 24 At Daytona race.

Guy Cosmo will be testing at the Virginia International Raceway in his Porsche Coyote. Darren Law and David Donohue are expected to test for Brumos Racing as well. The test is expected to have most of the Grand-Am stars much to the delight of the fans. The test will act as a preview of what’s in store for the 2010 premier sports car racing event. The Grand-Am Rolex Series always brings together the best in sports car racing as well as the best machines to match the talent of the drivers. Precision and timing is well understood and mastered at Rolex as well as Rolex sponsored sporting events. Rolex by its association with various sports like sports car racing, golf, sailing etc. is making an attempt to promote human brilliance in every way possible. The rewards for Rolex events are as exciting as the winners get to take home the best Rolex timepieces as a reward for all their hard-work and sportsmanship spirit.