GRAND-AM Ferrari F458 Passes Test With Flying Colors at Daytona

Here we have video of the first official on-track test of the Ferrari F458 as it prepares to enter the 2012 GRAND-AM Rolex Series in the GT class, including an interview with car owner Ray Langston. In the second clip is footage of the Ferrari test at Daytona, including interviews with GRAND-AM managing director of competition Mark Raffauf and driver Raphael Matos.

The new Ferrari F458 Italia designed for competition in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series tested Tuesday and Wednesday at Daytona International Speedway. Ferrari factory engineers spent part of Tuesday morning getting the car up and running before getting to work getting the suspension setup right for the unique 3.56-mile circuit that combines a high-banked oval with an infield road course. It was also the first time at Daytona for Ferrari factory driver Jaime Melo, the lead driver at the test.