All around versatile driver Memo Gidley will be joining Team Sahlen at this weekend's Crown Royal 200 at the Glen in the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16.

Memo has raced everything from BMX Bikes to Go-Karts to Daytona Prototypes to Open Wheel Indy Cars to Front Wheel Drive Sedans, and achieved success in every discipline.  Gidley's versatility is not just limited to land, as his first form of racing was in small sailboats.  And recently Memo has taken up the sport of Jet Ski racing with considerable success.

"I am very excited to get a chance to drive in the Mazda RX-8 and my first Rolex GT race.  I have always had a huge amount of respect for the GT class racers.  I know that the cars can be difficult to drive fast, the racing is very close, and all the while they have to contend with Daytona Prototypes blasting by...I'm sure that is a very challenging combination. I love a challenge and I'm really looking forward to this experience with the Sahlen Team.  And although we don't know much of each other, I have always gotten a great feeling about Joe Sahlen and liked what I have seen and heard about the team.  I'm also really looking forward to working with and learning about GT cars from Wayne and Will Nonnamaker.  I can't wait for the weekend! - states Memo Gidley

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