Brumos Racing of Jacksonville, Fla., announced today that Tommy Riggins will replace Scott Goodyear in the No. 59 Porsche Fabcar at this weekend's Rolex 24 At Daytona. Goodyear will be forced to sit out the race due to broken ribs he sustained while playing hockey on Monday.
Riggins will partner with five-time Rolex 24 winner Hurley Haywood, JCFrance and former-IRL champion Scott Sharp.
"It's a shame that Scott won't be able to make the race, but I am honored tobe asked by Brumos to join their team," said Riggins. "Brumos is a greatteam with super guys. We pitted beside them at several races last year, andI really gained a lot of respect for their program."
Riggins partnered with Dave Machavern in the Heritage Motorsports No. 48Mustang last season, winning the GTS class at six races en route to theclass driver and team championships.
"Brumos is thrilled to have another Jacksonville champion in the car," saidBob Snodgrass, President & CEO of Brumos Motor Cars, Inc.
Although Riggins does not have experience in the No. 59 Porsche, he testedin a Lexus-powered Fabcar during pre-season testing at Daytona earlier thismonth.
"The Brumos Porsche is a highly refined car, and I'm sure it will take sometime to get up to speed, but I think I'll have enough time to adjust forthis race," said Riggins. "This is really the first time I've been in a carwith a real shot of winning (the Rolex 24) overall."
The 42nd Anniversary of the Rolex 24 At Daytona will be held at DaytonaInternational Speedway, January 29 - February 1. Tickets are currently onsale and can be purchased online at daytonainternationalspeedway.com orby calling 386-253-RACE. SPEED Channel will also broadcast more than 15hours of live coverage of the Rolex 24 At Daytona on Saturday and Sunday.