“We are proud to continue our relationship with Bosch,” said VIR general manager Josh Lief. “A company with its reputation for quality and innovation is truly a great match, both for Grand-Am Road Racing and for VIR.”

"The racing at VIR provides an excellent platform for demonstrating the Bosch commitment to providing innovative engineering services and technologies to our customers," said Bosch Engineering North America’s president, Keith Andrews. As the sole supplier of engine management systems for the Grand Am Road Racing Series through 2011, we look forward to a long and productive relationship with both VIR and Grand-Am." “With the April Bosch Engineering 250 race for the headline Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 Daytona Prototypes and GT cars opening the curtain on VIR’s annual season of professional and amateur road racing joined by the October race for the Grand-Am KONI Challenge Grand Sport and Street Tuner classes, the Bosch sponsorship is a great anchor for both ends of our season,” added Lief.

About Bosch:The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. In the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology, some 271,000 associates generated sales of 46.3 billion euros (over $63 billion) in fiscal 2007. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than 300 subsidiaries and regional companies in approximately 50 countries.

This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. Each year, Bosch spends more than 3 billion euros for research and development, and applies for more than 3,000 patents worldwide. The company was set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861-1942) as "Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering."In North America, the Bosch Group manufactures and markets automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial automation and mobile products, power tools and accessories, security technology, thermo-technology, packaging equipment and household appliances.

Bosch employs approximately 25,000 associates in more than 70 locations throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico, with reported sales of $9.5 billion in fiscal 2007. For more information on the company, visit www.boschusa.com.

VIRginia International Raceway is a multi-purpose road racing facility, located on the Dan River between Danville and South Boston, Virginia. Reopened in 2000, VIR hosts a wide range professional and amateur auto and motorcycle racing and track events, and is well established as “America’s Motorsport Resort.” In addition to its historic 3.27 mile natural-terrain road racing circuit, VIR is the cornerstone of VIR Club, America's first motorsports country club; the VIR Raceplex Industrial Park and Motorsports Technology Park, which includes the Virginia Institute for Performance Engineering and Research (“VIPER”); the Plantation Valley Kart Track, a 5/8 mile paved natural terrain karting circuit; an expanding variety of on-site lodging (including 45 hotel rooms and the trackside Villas which are for sale); Camp Motorsport for enthusiasts of all ages; and the Oak Tree Tavern, a full-service restaurant located within the circa-1840 Plantation Clubhouse.