Maranello, 10 December

After starring at the end of year Finali Mondiali in Valencia, Ferrari’s Corse Clienti department has announced another important event on the calendar for its one-make championship. The North American Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli will start its 2013 season with a very prestigious curtain raiser, running as a support event to the 51st Daytona 24 Hours, the famous endurance race which will take place from 24 to 27 January at Florida’s Daytona International Speedway. The American circuit provides a truly unique backdrop, continuing the long tradition this series can boast of offering its participants the chance to race their cars on some of the most thrilling and historic circuits. The Daytona 24 Hours is in fact one of the most famous motorsport events in the world when it comes to sports car racing and Ferrari will be competing with its 458 Grand AM, the car that made its debut last year, before dominating the 2012 championship, which is promoted by Nascar.