An article in the KC Star this morning says that Grand Am, founded by Jim France of the NASCAR France family; and American Le Mans, founded by Don Panoz have issued a joint press release at Daytona that their new, combined series will start with the Rolex 24 at Daytona in 2014. Apparently both groups already had their 2013 schedules set, including commitments to their traditional venues, precluding merging events next season. A new name has not been selected for the combined organization, but it sounds like teams, owners and fans of both groups are excited! Here's a layout pic of the new infield track at the Kansas Speedway, showing the new road course and how it blends into the tri-oval. Should be interesting to see it in action!!

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