Indio high school grad sponsors race team for Rolex 24 at Daytona

Eric Solis was born and raised in our desert.

He attended local elementary schools, Indio high school and even college at COD.

Now, as a successful business owner, founder and CEO of MOVO, he's supporting a race car with the hopes winning and helping his business.

"We're so excited to be part of Daytona this year with the team out of Thermal Club. It is going to be a blast," says Solis who is currently in Florida getting set for the 24-hour race on Saturday at the famed Daytona International Speedway.

The race starts at 10 a.m. local time and can be streamed on Peacock.

"Watch for the MOVO car to get a podium spot," says Solis.

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