Race Of Champions To Make U.S. Debut At Marlins Park

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MIAMI (CBSMiami) – A historical racing event is making its United States debut in South Florida next week.

Marlins Park is getting makeover. The diamond is transforming into a racetrack for the Race of Champions.

The ROC has been around for over 25 years and has made stops all over the globe but it has never been to the United States until now.

"We felt Miami was the perfect location. It's the capital of Latin America – there's so much passion for racing here," said ROC President Fredrik Johnsson. "This is the first time we're in a baseball stadium, but it actually work out perfectly. From every seat in the house you see everything."

During the event, these world-class drivers will have to switch between half a dozen cars, running their skills through the ultimate test.

"Even if someone feels comfortable in one car, probably next round you're going to receive another different car so you're going to be completely out of your element," said Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves.

The Race of Champions brings together some of the world's greatest drivers from different motorsports leagues and disciplines.

That includes Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Le Mans, MotoGP and Rally X.

Just some of the superstar drivers participating in the ROC will be Kurt Busch, Juan Pablo Montoya, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Travis Pastrana, Sebastian Vettel, Petter Solberg, Tom Kristensen, Tony Kanaan and Felipe Massa.

Between the races, the ROC will also feature car and bike stunt shows, world record attempts, music and lots of fan interaction activities.

The event is this Saturday and Sunday (January 21st and 22nd). Tickets will be entered into a raffle and winning fans will get to ride in the passenger seat during the actual race.

CBS Sports Network will have live coverage beginning on Sunday at 12 p.m. but the network will have several shows dedicated to the event. Here is the full programming schedule.

ROC NATIONS CUP TELEVISION SCHEDULE

Sunday, Jan. 22 – 12:30-1:30 AM, ET – Race Of Champions Highlight Show – Recapping the action from the head-to-head competition

Sunday, Jan. 22 – 9:00-10:00 PM, ET – Race Of Champions Highlight Show (ENCORE)

Sunday, Jan. 22 – 12:00-2:00 PM, ET – Race Of Champions: America vs. The World - ROC Nations Cup (LIVE)

Sunday, Jan. 22 – 10:30-11:30 PM, ET – Race Of Champions: America vs. The World – ROC Nations Cup Highlight Show – Recapping the action from the international team competition