2007 Rolex Sports Car Series

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The 2007 Rolex Sports Car Series season was the eighth season of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve. The 15-race championship for Daytona Prototypes and GT cars began January 27, 2007 and concluded on September 15, 2007. Alex Gurney and Jon Fogarty shared the Daytona Prototype title, while Dirk Werner won the GT title.

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Schedule

2007 marked the first time the Sonoma race did not feature the GT class. Phoenix was dropped in favor of Iowa Speedway, and Long Beach was dropped for Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

RndRaceCircuitClassDistance/DurationDate
1 Flag of the United States.svg Rolex 24 At Daytona Daytona International Speedway Both24 hoursJanuary 27
January 28
2 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico City 400k Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez Both400 km (250 mi)March 3
3 Flag of the United States.svg Linder Industrial Komatsu Grand Prix of Miami Homestead-Miami Speedway Both2 hours, 30 minutesMarch 24
4 Flag of the United States.svg VIR 400 Virginia International Raceway Both (split races)250 mi (400 km)April 29
5 Flag of the United States.svg U.S. Sports Car Invitational Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Both (split races)2 hours, 30 minutesMay 20
6 Flag of the United States.svg Rolex GT Series Challenge Lime Rock Park GT2 hours, 30 minutesMay 28
7 Flag of the United States.svg Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen Watkins Glen International Both6 hoursJune 9
8 Flag of the United States.svg EMCO Gears Classic Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Both (split races)250 mi (400 km)June 24
9 Flag of the United States.svg Brumos Porsche 250 Daytona International Speedway Both250 mi (400 km)July 5
10 Flag of the United States.svg Iowa 400k Iowa Speedway Both (split races)250 mi (400 km)July 14
11 Flag of the United States.svg Porsche 250 presented by Bradley Arant Barber Motorsports Park Both (split races)2 hours, 30 minutesJuly 22
12 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Montreal 400k Circuit Gilles Villeneuve Both2 hours, 30 minutesAugust 3
13 Flag of the United States.svg Crown Royal 200 at the Glen Watkins Glen International DP200 mi (320 km)August 10
14 Flag of the United States.svg Armed Forces Grand-Am 250 Infineon Raceway DP2 hours, 30 minutesAugust 25
15 Flag of the United States.svg Sunchaser 1000k Miller Motorsports Park Both1,000 km (620 mi)September 15

Confirmed entrants

NoTeamDriversEngine
Chassis
Daytona Prototype
00 Flag of the United States.svg Vision Racing [1] Flag of the United States.svg Ed Carpenter
Flag of South Africa.svg Tomas Scheckter
Flag of the United States.svg Tony George
Flag of the United States.svg A. J. Foyt IV
Porsche 3.99L GT3R F6
Riley Technologies MkXI
01 Flag of the United States.svg TELMEX Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates Flag of the United States.svg Scott Pruett
Flag of Mexico.svg Salvador Durán
Flag of Colombia.svg Juan Pablo Montoya
Lexus 5.0L V8
Riley Technologies MkXI
02 Flag of the United States.svg Target Chip Ganassi Racing [1] Flag of New Zealand.svg Scott Dixon
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dan Wheldon
Flag of Mexico.svg Memo Rojas
Lexus 5.0L V8
Riley Technologies MkXI
3 Flag of the United States.svg Southard Motorsports Flag of the United States.svg Shane Lewis
Flag of the United States.svg Randy Ruhlman
Flag of the United States.svg Graham Rahal
Lexus 5.0L V8
Riley Technologies MkXI
05 Flag of the United States.svg Sigalsport BMW Flag of the United States.svg Bill Auberlen
Flag of the United States.svg Matthew Alhadeff
Flag of Austria.svg Karl Wendlinger
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Sigal
BMW S62-B50 5.0L V8
Riley Technologies MkXI
6 Flag of the United States.svg Michael Shank Racing Flag of the United States.svg Henri Zogaib
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian James
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Paul Tracy
Flag of the United States.svg A. J. Allmendinger
Lexus 5.0L V8
Riley Technologies MkXI
7 Flag of the United States.svg SAMAX Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tom Kimber-Smith
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Enge
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Bucknum
Pontiac 5.0L V8
Riley Technologies MkXI
10 Flag of the United States.svg SunTrust Racing Flag of South Africa.svg Wayne Taylor
Flag of Italy.svg Max Angelelli
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Gordon
Flag of Denmark.svg Jan Magnussen
Pontiac 5.0L V8
Riley Technologies MkXI
11 Flag of the United States.svg Citgo SAMAX Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Darren Manning
Flag of Venezuela.svg Milka Duno
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ryan Dalziel
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Patrick Carpentier
Pontiac 5.0L V8
Riley Technologies MkXI
16 Flag of the United States.svg Howard Motorsports [1] Flag of the United States.svg Chris Dyson
Flag of the United States.svg Rob Dyson
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Guy Smith
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Oliver Gavin
Porsche 3.99L GT3R F6
Crawford DP03
18 Flag of Germany.svg VICI Racing [1] Flag of Germany.svg Uwe Alzen
Flag of Germany.svg Robert Renauer
Flag of the United States.svg Terry Borcheller
Flag of Argentina.svg Gastón Mazzacane
Porsche 3.99L GT3R F6
Fabcar FDSC03
19 Flag of the United States.svg Finlay Motorsports Flag of the United States.svg Rob Finlay
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Michael Valiante
Flag of the United States.svg Bobby Labonte
Flag of the United States.svg Michael McDowell
Ford 5.0L V8
Crawford DP03
20 Flag of the United States.svg Howard Motorsports Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Wallace
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Leitzinger
Flag of the United States.svg Tony Stewart
Pontiac 5.0L V8
Crawford DP03
23 Flag of the United States.svg Ruby Tuesday Championship Racing Flag of the United States.svg Patrick Long
Flag of Germany.svg Jörg Bergmeister
Flag of France.svg Romain Dumas
Porsche 3.99L GT3R F6
Crawford DP03
39 Flag of the United States.svg Cheever Racing Flag of Brazil.svg Christian Fittipaldi
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Cheever
Flag of France.svg Emmanuel Collard
Flag of Germany.svg Sascha Maassen
Porsche 3.99L GT3R F6
Crawford DP03
47 Flag of the United States.svg TruSpeed Motorsports [1] Flag of the United States.svg Charles Morgan
Flag of the United States.svg Rob Morgan
Flag of Germany.svg Timo Bernhard
Flag of the United States.svg B. J. Zacharias
Porsche 3.99L GT3R F6
Riley Technologies MkXI
51 Flag of the United States.svg Cheever Racing [1] Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Newton
Flag of Brazil.svg Tommy Erdos
Flag of the United States.svg Harrison Brix
Porsche 3.99L GT3R F6
Fabcar FDSC03
58 Flag of the United States.svg Brumos Racing Flag of the United States.svg David Donohue
Flag of the United States.svg Darren Law
Flag of the United States.svg Buddy Rice
Flag of the United States.svg Scott Sharp
Porsche 3.99L GT3R F6
Riley Technologies MkXI
59 Flag of the United States.svg Brumos Porsche Flag of the United States.svg Hurley Haywood
Flag of the United States.svg J. C. France
Flag of Brazil.svg Roberto Moreno
Flag of Portugal.svg João Barbosa
Porsche 3.99L GT3R F6
Riley Technologies MkXI
60 Flag of the United States.svg Michael Shank Racing Flag of South Africa.svg Mark Patterson
Flag of Brazil.svg Oswaldo Negri Jr.
Flag of Brazil.svg Hélio Castroneves
Flag of the United States.svg Sam Hornish Jr.
Lexus 5.0L V8
Riley Technologies MkXI
75 Flag of the United States.svg Krohn Racing Flag of the United States.svg Colin Braun
Flag of Italy.svg Max Papis
Flag of Finland.svg JJ Lehto
Pontiac 5.0L V8
Riley Technologies MkXI
76 Flag of the United States.svg Krohn Racing Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Krohn
Flag of Sweden.svg Nic Jönsson
Flag of the United States.svg Boris Said
Pontiac 5.0L V8
Riley Technologies MkXI
91 Flag of the United States.svg Riley-Matthews Motorsports Flag of the United States.svg Jim Matthews
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Marc Goossens
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmie Johnson
Flag of the United States.svg Ryan Hunter-Reay
Pontiac 5.0L V8
Riley Technologies MkXI
99 Flag of the United States.svg GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing Flag of the United States.svg Alex Gurney
Flag of the United States.svg Jon Fogarty
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Vasser
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Stallings
Pontiac 5.0L V8
Riley Technologies MkXI
Grand Touring
66 Flag of the United States.svg The Racer's Group Flag of the United States.svg Andy Lally
Flag of the United States.svg R. J. Valentine
Porsche 3.6L F6
Porsche 997 GT3 Cup
72 Flag of the United States.svg Tafel Racing Flag of the United States.svg Andrew Davis
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robin Liddell
Flag of the United States.svg Jim Tafel
Porsche 3.6L F6
Porsche 997 GT3 Cup

Season Results

RndCircuitDP Winning TeamGT Winning TeamResults
DP Winning DriversGT Winning Drivers
1 Daytona Flag of the United States.svg #01 Chip Ganassi Racing Flag of the United States.svg #22 Alegra Motorsports Results
Flag of the United States.svg Scott Pruett
Flag of Mexico.svg Salvador Durán
Flag of Colombia.svg Juan Pablo Montoya
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jean-François Dumoulin
Flag of the United States.svg Carlos de Quesada
Flag of the United States.svg Scooter Gabel
Flag of Germany.svg Marc Basseng
2 Hermanos Rodriguez Flag of the United States.svg #99 GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing Flag of the United States.svg #70 SpeedSource Results
Flag of the United States.svg Alex Gurney
Flag of the United States.svg Jon Fogarty
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Sylvain Tremblay
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nick Ham
3 Homestead Flag of the United States.svg #05 Sigalsport BMW Flag of the United States.svg #70 SpeedSource Results
Flag of the United States.svg Bill Auberlen
Flag of the United States.svg Matthew Alhadeff
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Sylvain Tremblay
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nick Ham
4 Virginia Flag of the United States.svg #10 SunTrust Racing Flag of Germany.svg #87 Farnbacher-Loles Racing Results
Flag of Italy.svg Max Angelelli
Flag of Denmark.svg Jan Magnussen
Flag of Germany.svg Dirk Werner
Flag of the United States.svg Bryce Miller
5 Laguna Seca Flag of the United States.svg #23 Alex Job Racing Flag of the United States.svg #66 The Racer's Group Results
Flag of the United States.svg Patrick Long
Flag of Germany.svg Jörg Bergmeister
Flag of the United States.svg Andy Lally
Flag of the United States.svg R. J. Valentine
6 Lime Rock Did not compete Flag of the United States.svg #06 Banner Racing Results
Flag of the United States.svg Leighton Reese
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Lewis Jr.
7 Watkins Glen Flag of the United States.svg #99 GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing Flag of the United States.svg #66 The Racer's Group Results
Flag of the United States.svg Alex Gurney
Flag of the United States.svg Jon Fogarty
Flag of the United States.svg Andy Lally
Flag of the United States.svg Spencer Pumpelly
Flag of the United States.svg R. J. Valentine
8 Mid-Ohio Flag of the United States.svg #99 GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing Flag of the United States.svg #66 The Racer's Group Results
Flag of the United States.svg Alex Gurney
Flag of the United States.svg Jon Fogarty
Flag of the United States.svg Andy Lally
Flag of the United States.svg R. J. Valentine
9 Daytona Flag of the United States.svg #99 GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing Flag of the United States.svg #70 SpeedSource Results
Flag of the United States.svg Alex Gurney
Flag of the United States.svg Jon Fogarty
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Sylvain Tremblay
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nick Ham
10 Iowa Flag of the United States.svg #01 Chip Ganassi Racing Flag of the United States.svg #66 The Racer's Group Results
Flag of the United States.svg Scott Pruett
Flag of Mexico.svg Memo Rojas
Flag of the United States.svg Andy Lally
Flag of the United States.svg R. J. Valentine
11 Barber Flag of the United States.svg #99 GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing Flag of the United States.svg #07 Banner Racing Results
Flag of the United States.svg Alex Gurney
Flag of the United States.svg Jon Fogarty
Flag of the United States.svg Paul Edwards
Flag of the United States.svg Kelly Collins
12 Gilles Villeneuve Flag of the United States.svg #10 SunTrust Racing Flag of the United States.svg #66 The Racer's Group Results
Flag of Italy.svg Max Angelelli
Flag of Denmark.svg Jan Magnussen
Flag of the United States.svg Andy Lally
Flag of the United States.svg R. J. Valentine
13 Watkins Glen Flag of the United States.svg #99 GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing Did not compete Results
Flag of the United States.svg Alex Gurney
Flag of the United States.svg Jon Fogarty
14 Infineon Flag of the United States.svg #99 GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing Did not compete Results
Flag of the United States.svg Alex Gurney
Flag of the United States.svg Jon Fogarty
15 Miller Flag of the United States.svg #91 Riley-Matthews Motorsports Flag of the United States.svg #07 Banner Racing Results
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Marc Goossens
Flag of the United States.svg Ryan Hunter-Reay
Flag of the United States.svg Jim Matthews
Flag of the United States.svg Paul Edwards
Flag of the United States.svg Kelly Collins
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Pilgrim

Standings

DP

PosDriver R24
Flag of the United States.svg
MEX
Flag of Mexico.svg
HOM
Flag of the United States.svg
VIR
Flag of the United States.svg
LGA
Flag of the United States.svg
S6H
Flag of the United States.svg
MDO
Flag of the United States.svg
DAY
Flag of the United States.svg
IOW
Flag of the United States.svg
BAR
Flag of the United States.svg
MON
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg
WGL
Flag of the United States.svg
SON
Flag of the United States.svg
SLK
Flag of the United States.svg
Pts
1 Flag of the United States.svg Alex Gurney 2211156111313118408
Flag of the United States.svg Jon Fogarty 2211156111313118
2 Flag of the United States.svg Scott Pruett 14382226155339406
3 Flag of Italy.svg Max Angelelli 3321153427312418395
4 Flag of Mexico.svg Memo Rojas 214382226155339381
5 Flag of the United States.svg Colin Braun 1128281233421211EX3338
6 Flag of the United States.svg Darren Law 2066349556485220338
Flag of the United States.svg David Donohue 2066349556485220
7 Flag of the United States.svg Patrick Long 125991861410817975319
8 Flag of South Africa.svg Mark Patterson 991511311975668810319
Flag of Brazil.svg Oswaldo Negri Jr. 991511311975668810
9 Flag of Italy.svg Max Papis 1128281233491419DNS12307
10 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian James 161012674104971116107307
PosDriver R24
Flag of the United States.svg
MEX
Flag of Mexico.svg
HOM
Flag of the United States.svg
VIR
Flag of the United States.svg
LGA
Flag of the United States.svg
S6H
Flag of the United States.svg
MDO
Flag of the United States.svg
DAY
Flag of the United States.svg
IOW
Flag of the United States.svg
BAR
Flag of the United States.svg
MON
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg
WGL
Flag of the United States.svg
SON
Flag of the United States.svg
SLK
Flag of the United States.svg
Pts
ColourResult
GoldWinner
Silver2nd place
Bronze3rd place
GreenFinished
RedDid not finish
BlackDisqualified (DSQ)
WhiteDid not start (DNS)
BlankDid not participate
Injured (INJ)
Excluded (EX)

† Colin Braun was suspended for the race in Sonoma by the GARRA for an incident during the race at Watkins Glen while on probation. [2]

GT

PosDriverPts DAY MEX HOM VIR MTY LRP WGL MDO DAY IOW BAR MON MIL
1 Flag of Germany.svg Dirk Werner 375144313221233323
2 Flag of the United States.svg Kelly Collins
Flag of the United States.svg Paul Edwards
365210734433214181
3 Flag of the United States.svg Bryce Miller 363264313221233323
4 Flag of the United States.svg Andy Lally
Flag of the United States.svg R. J. Valentine
34817821011011912123
5 Flag of the United States.svg Leighton Reese
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Lewis, Jr.
316414101210176624516
6 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Sylvain Tremblay314511271122211359
7 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nick Ham3055112711DNS211359
8 Flag of the United States.svg Carlos de Quesada289112668125117DNS1146
9 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jean-François Dumoulin 281112668125117DNS11414
10 Flag of the United States.svg Emil Assentato 2757316119198198510124
PosDriverPts DAY MEX HOM VIR MTY LRP WGL MDO DAY IOW BAR MON MIL
ColourResult
GoldWinner
Silver2nd place
Bronze3rd place
GreenFinished
RedDid not finish
BlackDisqualified (DSQ)
WhiteDid not start (DNS)
BlankDid not participate
Injured (INJ)
Excluded (EX)

† Not classified due to failure to complete a green-flag lap.

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 These teams are confirmed to only run select races of the Grand-Am season.
  2. SPEEDtv.com: Colin Braun gets 1-Race Suspension