The Big Machine Label Group will be off to the races again at the Rolex 24 At Daytona on Saturday, Jan. 25 and Sunday, Jan. 26. The label group has partnered with Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) for the big event. The No. 01 and No. 02 Prototypes will carry branding with the Big Machine Records logo.
To coincide with race day activities and create fun experiences for music and racing fans alike, Big Machine will conduct hourly contests throughout the Rolex 24 At Daytona, beginning at 2pm EST on Saturday (1/25) and ending 2pm EST on Sunday (1/26). Fans who follow Big Machine Label Group on Twitter and Facebook will be eligible to win premium giveaways that include music packages featuring Big Machine artists, signed merchandise from CGRFS drivers and luxury pillow products from Comfort Revolution. Details on how to participate will be revealed on both social media platforms.
“The Big Machine Label Group continues to find great value in connecting Country music fans with race fans during key events like the Rolex 24 At Daytona,” said BMLG President and CEO Scott Borchetta. “Both groups of fans are extremely loyal and passionate toward the drivers and the artists and we are proud to partner with Chip and his teams to become the intersection of Country music and sports car racing.”
The No. 01 Ford EcoBoost Riley will be driven by a team of champions led by Scott Pruett, three-time and defending Rolex 24 At Daytona winner Memo Rojas, 2010 Daytona 500 winner Jamie McMurray along with Rolex 24 At Daytona rookie and 2013 Indy Lights Champion Sage Karam.
The No. 02 Ford EcoBoost Riley will feature another All-Star cast of drivers including three time and reigning IndyCar Champion Scott Dixon, 2004 IndyCar Series Champion and reigning Indianapolis 500 winner Tony Kanaan, 2013 NASCAR Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year Kyle Larson and 2013 LMP2 American LeMans Series Champion Marino Franchitti.
Television for the Rolex 24 At Daytona will included coverage on FOX (2 – 4 p.m. on Jan. 25), FOX Sports 2 (4 -9 p.m. on Jan. 25), IMSA.com (9 p.m. on Jan. 25 – 7 a.m. Jan. 26) and FOX Sports 1 (7 a.m.-3 p.m. on Jan. 26).
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