Before the GRAND-AM Series embarks on the 2013 season and the 51^st running of the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, SPEED will air a one hour special recapping the 50^th running of the historical race. The “24 Hours of Daytona: Presented by Continental Tire” will premiere on Sunday, January 20 at 9:00 p.m. ET on SPEED. 

The show captures the essence of the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona and features interviews with GRAND-AM regulars such as Max Papis, Ricky Taylor, Memo Rojas, and Patrick Dempsey along with veteran drivers such as Hurley Haywood. From producers Mad Media and directed by the Martelli Brothers, the “24 Hours of Daytona: Presented by Continental Tire” will leave you wanting more. From sun down to sun up, the show whittles 24 hours into a one hour action-packed program filled with driver insight and a behind-the-scenes look at the 50^th running of one of the most recognized races in all of motorsports. Check out the trailer here.

The “24 Hours of Daytona: Presented by Continental Tire” is scheduled to air four times in the week prior to the LIVE broadcast of the 2013 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. The schedule is as follows: 

Sunday, January 20               9:00 p.m. ET
Friday, January 25                  8:00 p.m. ET
Friday, January 25                  11:00 p.m. ET
Saturday, January 26             2:00 p.m. ET

*Check local listings for channel information.

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