Guy Cosmo Ready To Rock Around The Clock At Daytona

With practice and qualifying out of the way, Guy Cosmo is setting his sights on two trips around the clock and a run for the checker flag when Extreme Speed Motorsports takes their maiden GRAND-AM run for the 50th Anniversary Rolex 24 at Daytona. The #03 Patron Ferrari will take the green flag at 3:30pm Saturday.

"Kicking off the season with the 50th Anniversary Rolex 24 at Daytona with ESM & Patrón is a really special treat," said Guy Cosmo. The Rolex 24 is an event we all want to be a part of and win. "Better yet, we get to do it together as a team with two seasons experience under our belt.  The team is really strong, and regardless of our result our presence will be felt for sure. This is an extremely challenging and unpredictable race. I just can't wait for the green flag to drop."

"My teammate, Ed Brown, is really developing into a pro-level driver," Cosmo noted. "He has made great strides these past two years, and I really believe this is the year we'll get to show our true potential. For the 24 Ed and I will be teamed up in the #03 Patrón Ferrari with Scott Sharp and Johannes van Overbeek. I wouldn't trade teammates with anyone."

Cosmo couldn't be more pleased with the team's growth and the decision to add GRAND-AM races to the 2012 season.

"I'm thrilled to be a part of the Extreme Speed Motorsports organization," Guy continued. "Scott Sharp and ESM have assembled an incredibly strong group, and they continue to give me every opportunity to shine.  I take great pride in knowing when I'm behind the wheel of an ESM / Patrón Ferrari, I'm one of, if not the quickest of cars on track.  And every time I strap into a Patrón Ferrari I've got the necessary tools and support to bring home the results we deserve."

"I couldn't be more excited about 2012," said Guy in closing.  "I've got a great home with Extreme Speed Motorsports & Tequila Patrón, and with their expansion in North American sports car racing, it's going to to be a very busy year for me.  As a pro driver, that's all you want - more driving and more racing."

The race will be broadcast live on SPEED from 2:30pm to 11:00pm on Saturday and will resume from 9:00am on Sunday morning through to the checkered flag.

Guy Cosmo, 2005 American Le Mans Series Rookie of the Year competed last season in the No. 02 Extreme Speed Motorsports Patrón Ferrari. Cosmo is a race record-holder at Mid-Ohio (for fastest lap in the GTC series, which he set in 2009 in the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup). Cosmo has 28 starts in the American Le Mans Series, finishing in the top-five 18 times and has been on the winner’s podium twice. In addition to being an accomplished driver, Cosmo is also a highly sought-after driving instructor. Find out more about Guy Cosmo at http://www.guycosmo.com and follow Guy through the racing weekend on Twitter @guycosmo.

Guy Cosmo Joining Extreme Speed Motorsports Grand-Am Rolex Effort For 2012

Coming on the heels of his Extreme Speed Motorsports signing for the  2012 season, Guy Cosmo is excited to join the team running a part-time Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series schedule. Driving the team's new Ferrari F458 Italia Grand-Am carrying the familiar Tequila Patrón livery.

"I was really excited to hear ESM would be expanding to run in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series," said Guy. "It will be a limited schedule, but as a driver who usually drives in both sports car series through out the year, it's going to be a treat to do it all under the same roof, with the same teammates."

Initial plans have the team focused on the new North American Endurance Championship. Designated races will include 50th Anniversary of the Rolex 24 at Daytona, the Six Hours at The Glen and a new race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

"Kicking off the season at the 50th Anniversary Rolex 24 at Daytona in an Extreme Speed Motorsports Tequila Patrón Ferrari F458 Italia is going to be just awesome," noted Guy. "I've contested the Rolex 24 a number of times in the past, but never with an operation like ESM. This should be my best chance to date at bringing home one of those elusive Rolex watches. I can't wait. It's also my understanding we'll run a handful of other events, where each of us drivers will share the car with Ed Brown. But we are confirmed for the three races of the new North American Endurance Championship - a championship we'd really like to win alongside our efforts running the full American Le Mans Series championship."

Never one to stand on the sidelines, Cosmo is still very active providing driver coaching and is also eyeing the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge.

"It's likely I'll also race in Grand-Am's Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge," added Guy. "Plus I stay pretty busy with my driver coaching services in various racing series. The only other thing on my list at the moment is to secure a drive for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. If I could do that, my year will be complete - for 2012 at least. Either way it's going to be a very busy season. I'm ready!"

Guy Cosmo, 2005 American Le Mans Series Rookie of the Year competed last season in the No. 02 Extreme Speed Motorsports Patrón Ferrari. Cosmo is a race record-holder at Mid-Ohio (for fastest lap in the GTC series, which he set in 2009 in the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup). Cosmo has 28 starts in the American Le Mans Series, finishing in the top-five 18 times and has been on the winner’s podium twice. In addition to being an accomplished driver, Cosmo is also a highly sought-after driving instructor. Find out more about Guy Cosmo at http://www.guycosmo.com and follow Guy through the racing weekend on Twitter @guycosmo.

Guy Cosmo Back With Extreme Speed Motorsports For Full 2012 ALMS Season

Guy Cosmo announced today he'll be back running with Ed Brown driving the No. 02 Extreme Speed Motorsports Tequila Patrón Ferrari F458 Italia in the highly competitive American Le Mans Series GT division.

"I'm thrilled to be back with Extreme Speed Motorsports & Tequila Patrón for 2012," said Guy Cosmo. "I've enjoyed two fantastic years with the team since the inception of this program, and I'm looking forward to another. I think next year is going to be the most exciting yet."

Cosmo has been teamed up with Ed Brown for the past two season and the pair have become a formidable force behind the wheel.

"My teammate Ed Brown has been making great strides," noted Cosmo.  "We've forged a really strong relationship over the past two years and I think we're going to surprise a lot of people next year.  Ed has developed into a very well rounded and increasingly fast driver. With the culmination of our hard work on the driving side and the strength of our amazing crew on the No. 02 car we've got a lot of momentum going for some great results."

ESM kicked off 2011 with two brand new Ferrari F458GT's and spent a good part of the year learning the cars and sorting them out. They're eager to cash in on their efforts in 2012.

"We learned a lot about the new Ferrari F458 Italia in 2011 and it's been an honor to work with Ferrari Corse Clienti and Michelotto," added Guy. "I think we know what makes these Italian machines tick and we've really improved the efficiency of the team from top to bottom. The way I see it, year three is the year to capitalize and to realize the success we've been working so hard for."

In other news, the team also announced expansion into the Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series with an entry into the 50th running of the 24 Hours of Daytona. Additional details will follow.

"In addition to ALMS, ESM is expanding to run in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series as well," said Guy. "As a driver who usually drives in both of these series each year, it's going to be a treat to do it all under the same roof, with the same teammates. But first and foremost our commitment is to the full American Le Mans Series schedule. Racing in ALMS is a driver's dream come true. I've been thrilled to mix it up with the best in the business over there."

Guy Cosmo, 2005 American Le Mans Series Rookie of the Year competed last season in the No. 02 Extreme Speed Motorsports Patrón Ferrari. Cosmo is a race record-holder at Mid-Ohio (for fastest lap in the GTC series, which he set in 2009 in the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup). Cosmo has 28 starts in the American Le Mans Series, finishing in the top-five 18 times and has been on the winner’s podium twice. In addition to being an accomplished driver, Cosmo is also a highly sought-after driving instructor. Find out more about Guy Cosmo at http://www.guycosmo.com and follow Guy through the racing weekend on Twitter @guycosmo.

The American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón is the world`s leading sports car championship and is recognized as the Global Leader in Green Racing. In the tradition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, multiple classes of cars - purpose-built prototypes and production-based Grand Touring automobiles - race on the track at the same time to create compelling race action and constant passing. All cars in the Series compete using one of five approved alternative fuels or energy sources: clean sulfur-free diesel, cellulosic E85 or E10, Isobutanol and electric hybrid technologies. The Series has more automobile marques involved than any other major race series in the world as manufacturers develop relevant technologies on track that transfer directly to the customer showroom. The ALMS competes at North America`s premier road racing tracks and selected temporary street circuits in major urban markets.

Guy Cosmo Back With Extreme Speed Motorsports For Full 2012 ALMS Season

Guy Cosmo announced today he'll be back running with Ed Brown driving the No. 02 Extreme Speed Motorsports Tequila Patrón Ferrari F458 Italia in the highly competitive American Le Mans Series GT division.

"I'm thrilled to be back with Extreme Speed Motorsports & Tequila Patrón for 2012," said Guy Cosmo. "I've enjoyed two fantastic years with the team since the inception of this program, and I'm looking forward to another. I think next year is going to be the most exciting yet."

Cosmo has been teamed up with Ed Brown for the past two season and the pair have become a formidable force behind the wheel.

"My teammate Ed Brown has been making great strides," noted Cosmo.  "We've forged a really strong relationship over the past two years and I think we're going to surprise a lot of people next year.  Ed has developed into a very well rounded and increasingly fast driver. With the culmination of our hard work on the driving side and the strength of our amazing crew on the No. 02 car we've got a lot of momentum going for some great results."

ESM kicked off 2011 with two brand new Ferrari F458GT's and spent a good part of the year learning the cars and sorting them out. They're eager to cash in on their efforts in 2012.

"We learned a lot about the new Ferrari F458 Italia in 2011 and it's been an honor to work with Ferrari Corse Clienti and Michelotto," added Guy. "I think we know what makes these Italian machines tick and we've really improved the efficiency of the team from top to bottom. The way I see it, year three is the year to capitalize and to realize the success we've been working so hard for."

In other news, the team also announced expansion into the Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series with an entry into the 50th running of the 24 Hours of Daytona. Additional details will follow.

"In addition to ALMS, ESM is expanding to run in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series as well," said Guy. "As a driver who usually drives in both of these series each year, it's going to be a treat to do it all under the same roof, with the same teammates. But first and foremost our commitment is to the full American Le Mans Series schedule. Racing in ALMS is a driver's dream come true. I've been thrilled to mix it up with the best in the business over there."

Guy Cosmo, 2005 American Le Mans Series Rookie of the Year competed last season in the No. 02 Extreme Speed Motorsports Patrón Ferrari. Cosmo is a race record-holder at Mid-Ohio (for fastest lap in the GTC series, which he set in 2009 in the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup). Cosmo has 28 starts in the American Le Mans Series, finishing in the top-five 18 times and has been on the winner’s podium twice. In addition to being an accomplished driver, Cosmo is also a highly sought-after driving instructor. Find out more about Guy Cosmo at http://www.guycosmo.com and follow Guy through the racing weekend on Twitter @guycosmo.

The American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón is the world`s leading sports car championship and is recognized as the Global Leader in Green Racing. In the tradition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, multiple classes of cars - purpose-built prototypes and production-based Grand Touring automobiles - race on the track at the same time to create compelling race action and constant passing. All cars in the Series compete using one of five approved alternative fuels or energy sources: clean sulfur-free diesel, cellulosic E85 or E10, Isobutanol and electric hybrid technologies. The Series has more automobile marques involved than any other major race series in the world as manufacturers develop relevant technologies on track that transfer directly to the customer showroom. The ALMS competes at North America`s premier road racing tracks and selected temporary street circuits in major urban markets.

With Strong Performance At Petit Le Mans, Cosmo Ready For 2012

While the final results won't tell the whole story, Guy Cosmo came away from the American Le Mans Series' 14th running of Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta extremely optimistic for the 2012 American Le Mans Series Championship.

Once again, the Extreme Speed Motorsports crew stepped up their game and gave their drivers a car that could run up front.

"There was no mistaking we had one of the cars to beat during the race," added Guy. The 02 Patron Ferrari 458 was absolutely stellar. I can't thank the boys from Extreme Speed Motorsports enough for giving us a flawless, finely-tuned machine when it counted… and for making it last. I was wringing that Ferrari's neck in every way imaginable."

Though a lose wheel nut set the team back 8 laps, the No. 02 Extreme Speed Motorsports Patron Ferrari 458GT was quite possibly the car to beat.  Sharing the car with co-drivers Rob Bell and Ed Brown, Cosmo set the pace in his first stint pushing the 458 Ferrari to the limit.

"I was bummed about qualifying 10th in GT," said Cosmo. "But, we had a fast car all week so I knew we'd be quick during the race. Not only did we prove that over the entire 1000 miles of the race, I definitely proved it during my first two hours I was behind the wheel going from 10th to 2nd."

Given the brutal pace of a race like Petit Le Mans, every member of the team has to step up their game. Drivers and crew members alike must turn in a no-mistakes performance. Guy's partners behind the wheel did just that.

"My teammates were great," exclaimed Guy. "Rob Bell is an outstanding driver and a perfect fit for our team. He's as fast as anyone out there. When I pulled in from my first stint,  Rob hopped in and picked up right where I left off, keeping us in 2nd place throughout his stint."

"I can't say enough about Ed Brown," Cosmo continued. "Ed turned in the best drive of his life. His race laps were faster than he had gone all week… all the while with 53 cars on track creating as much chaos as possible. To say Ed Brown has broken through to a new level is an understatement.  He is becoming a true race car driver, and his performance at Petit showed he's ready to put up a serious effort in 2012."

The No. 02 ESM team has faced a tough year in 2011 and Petit Le Mans didn't let up. But neither did the team. When a lose wheel nut at the start of Guy's second stint put the car behind the wall, the 02 crew took it in stride. They came to race the full 1000 miles… and that's what they did.

"Unfortunately we had a wheel nut come loose just as I got back in for the 2nd time," said Guy. "What made it worse was I was all the way to pit exit before I could stop. The only option was to get it back to our garage and inspect the wheel hub and right rear suspension for any additional damage. We lost 8 laps in the process. Needless-to-say, that was the race. Our hopes for a top-five finish were over."

"But we still had plenty of racing to go and championship points to collect," noted Guy. "In 10 hours of racing anything can happen to any competitor. You have to push hard no matter how far down you are. During the remainder of the race we continued to post the quickest lap times while running with the lead group in GT. During my last 1.5 hours in the car, I ran right on the bumper of the class-leading Ferrari of AF Corse. We had a car to win, but it just wasn't our day."

A review of the overall picture leaves the team optimistic for 2012. Petit Le Mans is arguably one of the most important endurance races in the world and the 2011 top-caliber field of world class teams produced one of the most exciting Petits ever.

"All in all it's been a good season," said Cosmo reflecting on the year.  "This year's Petit Le Mans was probably the most intense race I've ever driven in. We certainly had our ups and downs, but we've learned a lot and have shown moments of brilliance.  With all this knowledge, experience and the progress we've made, I think we are ready to execute race-winning, championship-contending performances in 2012. I'm looking forward to that."

Guy Cosmo, 2005 American Le Mans Series Rookie of the Year competed last season in the No. 02 Extreme Speed Motorsports Patrón Ferrari. Cosmo is a race record-holder at Mid-Ohio (for fastest lap in the GTC series, which he set in 2009 in the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup). Cosmo has 28 starts in the American Le Mans Series, finishing in the top-five 18 times and has been on the winner’s podium twice. In addition to being an accomplished driver, Cosmo is also a highly sought-after driving instructor. Find out more about Guy Cosmo at http://www.guycosmo.com and follow Guy through the racing weekend on Twitter @guycosmo.

The American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón is the world`s leading sports car championship and is recognized as the Global Leader in Green Racing. In the tradition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, multiple classes of cars - purpose-built prototypes and production-based Grand Touring automobiles - race on the track at the same time to create compelling race action and constant passing. All cars in the Series compete using one of five approved alternative fuels or energy sources: clean sulfur-free diesel, cellulosic E85 or E10, Isobutanol and electric hybrid technologies. The Series has more automobile marques involved than any other major race series in the world as manufacturers develop relevant technologies on track that transfer directly to the customer showroom. The ALMS competes at North America`s premier road racing tracks and selected temporary street circuits in major urban markets.

Guy Cosmo Looks To End ALMS Season On A High Note

Filed under "where did the time go?' Guy Cosmo hopes to leave his mark on the American Le Mans season finale by putting the No. 02 Extreme Speed Motorsports Tequila Patron Ferrari 458GT up on the podium. As teams ready for the 14th running of the annual Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta, Cosmo and company are hoping for 10 hours of bliss when the green flag flies at 11:30 a.m., Saturday October 1.

"The 2011 season seems to have come and gone way too quickly," remarked Guy Cosmo. "The Petit Le Mans is here, and our season will come to an end on Sunday.  I can't believe it."

In a season marred by tough breaks and undeserved damage, Guy and the ESM crew continually bounced back with heads held high. Everyone is hoping Petit Le Mans will serve as the highlight of their season.

"It's been a very tough season for us," admitted Guy.  "We've shown good speed at many of the events this year, but just never had everything else fall in place to produce the right result.  This is our chance to take all of the year's experiences, learned lessons, development and motivation, and put it all together for an outstanding result. Sure, it is arguably one of the most challenging races on the planet, but this is what we work for. We want to win the American Le Mans Series' Petit Le Mans."

In-town earlier this week for testing, Guy was upbeat about the team's progress.

"The highlight for me this week has already been sparked," said Cosmo. "Ed Brown [co-driver in the No. 02] has been extremely dedicated to stepping up his game behind the wheel.  I've been working with him during the week days on his driving simulator, reviewing video and data from last year's events and everything else it takes to break through to the next level as a driver. On Monday when we tested at Road Atlanta, it all came together.  Ed had a major break-through and improved his pace significantly, turning some very impressive and consistent lap times."

Of course, the eyes of the sports car racing world are focused on Road Atlanta for the 14th annual Petit Le Mans powered by Mazda. This year’s final round of the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón features a 58-car entry and a starting grid of 53. The 1,000-mile/10-hour enduro also is the penultimate round of the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup.

"This is just an incredible event," noted Cosmo. "The world's best endurance racing teams, drivers and manufacturers come from all over to do battle on one of the most exciting and challenging race tracks anywhere.  Road Atlanta is one of my favorites and I've always enjoyed great success here."

"This weekend will be different," added Guy. "Not only will we have the toughest challengers from the ALMS here deciding championships, we have many of the European teams who are battling for their championships as well.  That means the car count is close to double what we'd normally see at an ALMS event.  53 cars flying around the elevation changes and twists of Road Atlanta for ten hours might be some of the most intense racing any of us have ever experienced in our driving careers - ever.  This will be one to remember for sure."

The 14th annual Petit Le Mans powered by Mazda is set for a 11:30 a.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 1 from Road Atlanta. The race will air on ABC at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 2. Live coverage will be available in the U.S. on ESPN3 or outside the U.S. on americanlemans.com. Ticket and schedule information is available on the ALMS schedule page.

Guy Cosmo, 2005 American Le Mans Series Rookie of the Year competed last season in the No. 02 Extreme Speed Motorsports Patrón Ferrari. Cosmo is a race record-holder at Mid-Ohio (for fastest lap in the GTC series, which he set in 2009 in the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup). Cosmo has 28 starts in the American Le Mans Series, finishing in the top-five 18 times and has been on the winner’s podium twice. In addition to being an accomplished driver, Cosmo is also a highly sought-after driving instructor. Find out more about Guy Cosmo at http://www.guycosmo.com and follow Guy through the racing weekend on Twitter @guycosmo.

The American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón is the world`s leading sports car championship and is recognized as the Global Leader in Green Racing. In the tradition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, multiple classes of cars - purpose-built prototypes and production-based Grand Touring automobiles - race on the track at the same time to create compelling race action and constant passing. All cars in the Series compete using one of five approved alternative fuels or energy sources: clean sulfur-free diesel, cellulosic E85 or E10, Isobutanol and electric hybrid technologies. The Series has more automobile marques involved than any other major race series in the world as manufacturers develop relevant technologies on track that transfer directly to the customer showroom. The ALMS competes at North America`s premier road racing tracks and selected temporary street circuits in major urban markets.

Guy Cosmo's Endless Summer Heads to Road America

It's been a long hot summer for Guy Cosmo turning in his poolside chaise for the confines of the drivers seat. This week the tour will hit the 4.048-mile, 14-turn Road America, North America's longest sports car course.

Cosmo and the Extreme Speed Motorsports crew are anxious to put the Patrón F430 Ferrari GTs through their paces. Road America is a track well suited to the speed and handling characteristics of the Ferrari… and that's just the way Cosmo and his co-driver, Ed Brown, like it.

This will be the seventh stop on the 2010 American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patron championship season. It is a highly anticipated event due to the fact it backs right up to next weeks eighth round at Mosport International in Ontario, Canada. This means teams must have a no-mistake weekend. It's a back-to-back turn around for the crew as the caravan of teams and transporters will leave directly from Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin and head straight to Mosport International in Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada.

"We're definitely into the summer stretch," said Guy Cosmo. "But it's good. There's nothing better than being busy… especially when I'm in a race car. It's our guys on the crew that really take the hit. They're non-stop for the next 12 days."

"But then again," laughed Cosmo, "there is no rest for the wicked. The ESM guys are totally wicked."

"I'm really hoping we can catch our rhythm and use the packed schedule to our advantage," Cosmo continued. "We've had our fair share of knocks through the mid-season and I'm hoping we can put it behind us and show what we've got in these last three races. We're taking it one race at a time, but it's hard to ignore that the season finale (Petit Le Mans) is a 10 hour endurance race and one that can give the team a high note to carry into the off-season. That's the kind of momentum that can jump-start the team in 2011. Either way everyone at ESM is focused on the same goal, we're all in it to win it."

Guy Cosmo, 2005 American Le Mans Series Rookie of the Year and also a former ORBIT Racing driver, competed last season in the No. 47 Porsche 911 GT3. Cosmo is a race record-holder at Mid-Ohio (for fastest lap in the GTC series, which he set in 2009 in the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup). He finished the season 3rd in the Challenge class championship qualifying on the pole three times. Cosmo has 19 starts in the American Le Mans Series, finishing in the top-five 17 times and has been on the winner’s podium twice. In addition to being an accomplished driver, Cosmo is also a highly sought-after driving instructor. Find out more about Guy Cosmo at http://www.guycosmo.com and follow Guy through the racing weekend on Twitter @guycosmo.

The ESM Ferraris are running on cellulosic E85R biofuel. The switch to alternative fuels not only helps the performance of the cars, its also in line with the American Le Mans Series global leadership of Green Racing.

Extreme Speed Motorsports is sponsored by Tequila Patrón, along with support from Ferrari Corse Clienti and the team’s official tire technical partner Michelin. Patrón, a longtime supporter of motorsports racing, is the presenting sponsor of the full American Le Mans Series.

The American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón is the American Le Mans Series powered by eStar. The seventh round of the 2010 championship is set for 2:05 p.m. CT on Sunday, August 22. SPEED will air the race live at 3 p.m. ET with live radio coverage available on American Le Mans Radio presented by Porsche – a production of Radio Show Limited – as well as Sirius Channel 127 and XM Channel 242. Americanlemans.com will stream Friday’s qualifying session starting at 3:10 p.m. CT. Visit the Series’ schedule page  for ticket and accommodation information. Live Timing and Scoring, track schedule, entry list and much, much more will be available on Racehub at americanlemans.com.