JEZARIAN to Race Rolex 24 at Daytona
JEZARIAN to Race Rolex 24 at DaytonaMonday, 19 January 2009
New York, NY–Greisiger Motorsports driver Gregory Jezarian is in the final stages of negotiations for a seat in the prestigious Rolex 24 Hour race at Daytona. Gregory will join four other team drivers campaigning a Porsche 997 for the 24 hours long endurance race. Driver coach and current Rolex GT pilot, Andy Brumbaugh (www.andybrumbaugh.com) began intensive track coaching sessions with Jezarian and will be on hand at Daytona to assist and get his newest protege acclimated to the race.
”I am excited to be a part of this event and working with Greg through his first race at this level,” stated Brumbaugh. “I know he will excel and represent his partners well. This is a long race and it is more about your mental strength than anything to make sure you stay sharp in the car; Greg understands this and is really excited for the event to start. I know with his passion and eagerness to learn he will be a natural in these cars.”
The Rolex 24 is the most prestigous event in North American road racing. It is an all-time endurance racing classic. This years field includes notable drivers such as Jimmie Johnson—3 time NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion, Hurley Haywood—sports car legend and multiple Daytona 24 winner, Buddy Rice, Scott Dixon, and Dario Franchitti—all former Indy 500 champions, and even more superstars.
Jezarian, an open wheel pilot with a Pro Formula 2000 and Formula Atlantic background will enter a professional sports car race for the first time. “I’m excited about the transition from a formula car to the Rolex GT car. We’re trying to beat the clock to get in on time. I just received my Grand-Am and FIA driver’s credentials yesterday. Endurance racing and the Rolex series are amazing and it fits in with my partners needs really well. AZAD Watches and Skyline Lending Private Banking are wonderful partners for me and I’m honored to introduce their names to crowd at Daytona. I can help them with their businesses.”
Jezarian will wheel a Pro F-2000 car in the F-2000 Championship Series for Greisiger Motorsports, Inc. in 2009. GMI will also field and a Formula Atlantic car in the SCCA National Championship. Kurt Greisiger states: We are thrilled that Greg has this opportunity to expand his professional driving career to sports cars. Our sponsors, shareholders and management wish Greg well on this new adventure.”
Follow Jezarian and the Grand-Am Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona on Fox from 3 to 4:30pm Eastern on Saturday January 24th and then on SPEED Channel from 4:30 to 10pm. Continuing coverage on SPEED Sunday January 25th at 7am to 4pm for the conclusion of the twice around the clock classic.
AZAD Watches Sponsor Jezarian for 2009
New York, NY–The renowned luxury timepiece designers, AZAD Watch Company, announced their support today of driver Gregory Jezarian in his bid for the 2009 Formula Atlantic SCCA National Championship. The team’s Swift Formula Atlantic racecar will appear on-track and in advertisements sporting the new AZAD livery. The synergy between luxury watch brands and motor racing is common. G. Jezarian Racing reflects the image of speed, precision and the unyielding commitment to detail. AZAD Watches characterizes the best in high quality, cutting edge technology with supreme styling reflective of a true champion.
Founded in 2006 by famous New York horologist, Babak “Bobby” Ermankhah along with partner Eddie Egas, the gentleman have between them over 25 years experience. Their handmade timepieces have been a staple to a wide range of clients in the entertainment industry from rap artists, movie directors, athletes and now race-car drivers. The elite club of AZAD watch owners include 50 Cent, Akon, Michael Straiham, Ali Daie, Sean Paul, Too Short, Jay Alford, Chris Brown, Trina and Mos Def, to name a few.
Bobby Ermankah, founder of AZAD Watches: “We’re looking forward to working with Gregory going forward. Our exciting new racing inspired sport watch will launch shortly and I’m confident the motorsport community will embrace it. Gregory’s spirit and determination on and off the track projects the image of a winner to the professional who measures success in tenths of a second, every day.
Gregory Jezarian: “I’m ecstatic about having AZAD on board with us this season. Bobby and Eddie have been there for me every step of the way during my winter rebuild and I’m ready to make them proud this season.”
You can see the entire line of AZAD’s magnificent timepieces at www.AZADwatches.com and the EFormulaCarNews link to this story can be found HERE.
Gregory Jezarian Joins Greisiger Motorsports for 2009
New York, NY – Greisiger Motorsports has signed driver Gregory Jezarian to pilot the Triad Magnetics Van Diemen for the 2009 Formula 2000 Championship Series season. Jezarian recently auditioned for the team at the 2008 NAARC Runoffs at Lime Rock finishing second and impressing GMI management. GMI issued the following statement: “GMI is very pleased to have the services of Greg Jezarian for the 2009 SCCA and Pro F-2000 Championship programs. He has demonstrated a commitment to the sport and great success on the race track.”
Sponsors Triad Magnetics, G.Jezarian Fine Jewelry, JSS Peformance, EchoValleyDesign.com, and MathisenMedia will all be part of the 2009 campaign with more partners to be announced shortly.
Jezarian is no stranger to the open-wheel world, having run the last two seasons in a Formula Atlantic in various venues. Greg has two wins under his belt with his Atlantic team and is eager to taste success in 2009 in F-2000, “I’m super thankful to have the support of Greisiger Motorsports for next season. The last two seasons we struggled so hard with our budget compared with other efforts it often felt like I was bringing a knife to a gunfight. Now we’ve got the support and backing to run two cars next season and I couldn’t be happier. We’re excited to get to work.”
GMI will reorganize for 2009 to campaign an FC and FA entry in SCCA Nationals toward an invitation for the National Championship Runoffs to be held at Road America next fall. Greg Jezarian will drive the FA while Bill Hoops will pilot the FC entry. Kurt Greisiger explains; “GMI is prepared to contest the SCCA 2009 National Championship Runoffs with complimentary teams for driving and staff support and having experience in this venue previously.” Additional announcements with regard to the new organization will be forthcoming.
The team will begin a testing program for the off-season shortly. A link to the EFCN article can be found here.
PULS Media to Chronicle Team’s Campaign
New York, NY–PULS Media television and print journalist, Gosia Kaminska, will be covering Greisiger Motorsports as Gregory Jezarian campaigns pro-F2000 and SCCA Formula Atlantic for the 2009 season. Race results and team updates will be reported in both Polish and English language in a special column in the magazine, PULS Blizej Polonii. Ms. Kaminska will be joining GMI at select North East races with a camera crew for footage to be shown on Polish TV.
Jezarian: “I think it’s great Gosia and PULS Media will be reporting on our team next season. I know Monika’s story in particular will have a lot of women fired up and following our efforts next season. I can’t wait until next year!”
Wet Lime Rock Throws a Challenge
Lakeville, CT – A day of steady rain at Lime Rock Park on Friday provided a challenge to the G.Jezarian Racing /Greisiger Motorsports team and driver Gregory Jezarian. It was Jezarian’s first time in the #40 F-2000 spec Van-Diemen. Coming off a win at Summit Point, Jezarian was ready to tackle the seven turn 1.53mile road course, switching from his Atlantic car to the Ford powered Van Diemen.As the skies got darker during the morning the team made the necessary adjustments to the setup of the car to compensate for the ongoing rain.
Unfortunately, the day did not go as planned. A problem with the electronics on the car during the morning and afternoon sessions put the team on the bottom of the time sheets.
GTP Motorsports was on hand to assist the G.Jezarian/Greisiger Motorsports team track down the gremlin on the Triad Magnets/G.Jezarian Fine Jewelry/MathisenMedia entry. The problem was linked to a miscommunication between the electronic injection system and onboard data system.
Gregory Jezarian- “The rain was relentless today. We were running intermediates but full wets was what I needed. We raised the ride height 20mm but the puddles just threw the car sideways everylap. I just made sure the wheel was straight and kept in it.”
“It was like as soon as I hit 4k rpm, someone threw an anchor out. I adjusted my driving style and short shifted focusing on the only areas I could gain time which were the corners. I was driving in the mirrors down the straights when the engine miss would start.”
“We spent the rest of the day diagnosing the electronics and I think we’ll be in better shape tomorrow. Greisiger Motorsports got me the equipment, now it’s on me to do a good job for them.”
Jezarian will have to come from the back tomorrow as the green flag flies, shortly after 1pm.
Stay tuned to GJezarianRacing.com for results and further reporting.
