AIM Autosport return to the Rolex Series GT

Following the announcement on November 26 No.61 Ferrari 458 GT Italy GRAND-AM, plus the organization AIM Autosport AIM Autosport is pleased to announce the return of the 458 Italy FXDD No.69 team. Through two cars challenge in the battle for the 2013 Rolex Sports Car Series GT Championship, the organization plans to create a strong impression in the prestigious series Ferrari.

Champion and 2012 GT driver Truman Akin, Emil Assentato is preparing for the Roar Before The Rolex 24, which will be held on 4-6 in 2013 while waiting for the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. Assentato manage the winning team returned FXDD Ferrari 458 Italy. The functions will drive the No.69 shared by a great friend and regular guest conductor of the previous 2012 season race long distance to The Glen and Daytona.

"Back with AIM Autosport Ferrari and is a great privilege, at any time, but at this stage of my career, it is more than I could ask for. 'M also very happy to have Anthony Lazzaro part of our team in 2013, which is being a great resource as AIM Autosport Ferrari Racing will run two cars this year The 2012 season was the perfect time for Jeff and I "Assentato continues:" .. Anthony and I will do everything possible to try to play again during the competition is getting harder every year, not to mention our car from another team, but with a season under our belt with AIM Autosport Ferrari and who continue to give us an advantage. "

"Our main goal is to capture the Rolex Daytona replica 24 this year ... Hopefully, we will have 'the skills of preparation, speed and luck to capture the trophy in 2013," said Assentato.

Having a great experience and versatility racing in NASCAR Nextel Cup, Indy Car, racing cars and sports, Anthony Lazzaro joins AIM Autosport Team FXDD Racing with Ferrari for the 2013 Rolex Sports Car Series GT. Born in Charleston, South Carolina and now is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, Lazarus is scheduled to make an appearance at the Roar Before The Rolex 24 before taking the wheel of the Ferrari No.69 in the endurance race premiere United States, the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona.

"I feel very honored to be part of the winning team of 2012. Emil having driven in the past, I know we can win races and challenge for the championship in 2013. Atmosphere in the team, even if severe, it's fun," said Lazarus continues.

Team owner, Andrea Bordin and the team's co-owners, Ian and Keith Willis Willis, are finalizing the formation of the driver of the Rolex 24.

AIM Autosport Racing with Ferrari is the only Canadian team registered in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car that won the GT series.