12 hours Sebring 2016 - Page 2

fieldodreams79 · 16 Feb 2016, 22:07 (Ref:3615278)

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Originally Posted by Lanky Turtle

I don't know if I'd call it dancing, but there's definitely girls

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Originally Posted by skycafe

Oh well, easy come, easy go as they say. There are dancing girls, right?

I've seen dancing girls at Sebring on mobile dance "clubs", even with the pole

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Man, I wish I was going. I'll be there in 2017.

Coach Ep · 17 Feb 2016, 14:15 (Ref:3615464)

The party atmosphere in Green Park has gradually come down over the years, it really is kinda tame these days, feels more like Petit now (no offense!).

However, it's still a good event to go.

**skycafe** · 17 Feb 2016, 14:46 (Ref:3615470)

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Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

The paddock is nice a flat and worth the effort.

It is also a paved surface, active before and during the race, and loads of vendors are set up there-food, drinks, t-shirts/hats, models, art work, etc.

Lanky Turtle · 18 Feb 2016, 07:16 (Ref:3615639)

Sebring test February 25-26. Pit lane assignments show 51 cars entered.

http://www.imsa.com/sites/default/fi...MSA%20TEST.pdf

ATLFalconsFAN · 18 Feb 2016, 21:04 (Ref:3615820)

I have tent camped at Sebring about six times now, all in Green Park near the hairpin. Skipped last year as I was feeling down on the series, but wanted to return this year to see the new Fords and Lamborghinis and such. Problem is that my usual traveling partner couldn't get the time off work, and some of our other group who were local have had babies recently and now can't make the trip.

So I figured I would just throw this out there, if there are any other tenthers who are planning to camp and want to meet up with someone and share food and race stories and such please let me know. I'm planning to get there Wednesday evening and stay until Sunday morning.

fieldodreams79 · 18 Feb 2016, 21:34 (Ref:3615829)

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Originally Posted by ATLFalconsFAN

I have tent camped at Sebring about six times now, all in Green Park near the hairpin. Skipped last year as I was feeling down on the series, but wanted to return this year to see the new Fords and Lamborghinis and such. Problem is that my usual traveling partner couldn't get the time off work, and some of our other group who were local have had babies recently and now can't make the trip.

So I figured I would just throw this out there, if there are any other tenthers who are planning to camp and want to meet up with someone and share food and race stories and such please let me know. I'm planning to get there Wednesday evening and stay until Sunday morning.

I know a 10ther who went solo one year and had a great time.

And sorry, I'm going next year; not this year. I can only "handle" Green Park every 3 years or so

Have fun.

JoeF · 18 Feb 2016, 23:04 (Ref:3615855)

I don't see SMP on there. I thought they said they were gonna run Sebring with the BR01. Guess they could still show but I thought they would attend the test.

Lanky Turtle · 19 Feb 2016, 00:18 (Ref:3615866)

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Originally Posted by JoeF

I don't see SMP on there. I thought they said they were gonna run Sebring with the BR01. Guess they could still show but I thought they would attend the test.

They'd only planned on doing the Rolex , they already shipped the car back to Europe.

Coach Ep · 19 Feb 2016, 13:20 (Ref:3615988)

Sebring Int. Raceway ready to listen to your suggestions/complaints:

http://www.sebringraceway.com/news/1...gm-wayne-estes

@BobBaldwin: send the guy an email, sounds like he's the right person to talk to improve (some of) the things you brought up here for your upcoming visit!

**skycafe** · 19 Feb 2016, 13:57 (Ref:3616001)

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Originally Posted by Coach Ep

Sebring Int. Raceway ready to listen to your suggestions/complaints:

http://www.sebringraceway.com/news/1...gm-wayne-estes

@BobBaldwin: send the guy an email, sounds like he's the right person to talk to improve (some of) the things you brought up here for your upcoming visit!

Yes! I have to believe they have someone on staff that would have specific information that may be helpful. Sebring was a B17 training base for WWII, and they celebrate that heritage, and always have. Now with Nascar's ties, there is another organization with a history of strong appreciation for those that serve and did serve, and that area itself has a large population of vets.

If there is currently no such support mechanisms, an inquiry may just start a ball rolling to establish one for the future.

Bob Baldwin · 19 Feb 2016, 16:24 (Ref:3616053)

Coach Ep : Thank-You for that link . YES I did send him an e-mail this morning , Short but I did offer suggestions as to what our concerns were .

We do realize that firstly for them it is a business and entertainment facility . We are NOT asking for any free stash or special discounts or even recoginition that we are in attendence .Only how thing might be made more accessable for us . Too late to plan for this year BUT Social Services at the Bay Pines Fla. VA is very much interested in putting together a bus load group for 2017

I will get back to you with what their response was

Thanks Again
Bob Baldwin

Lanky Turtle · 20 Feb 2016, 01:50 (Ref:3616175)

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Originally Posted by Coach Ep

Sebring Int. Raceway ready to listen to your suggestions/complaints:

http://www.sebringraceway.com/news/1...gm-wayne-estes

@BobBaldwin: send the guy an email, sounds like he's the right person to talk to improve (some of) the things you brought up here for your upcoming visit!

Good to know they are listening to the fans. I was kind of surprised to read that two of their main priorities right now are building a large grandstand and tearing down the scoring pylon, but I understand the tower is in disrepair and will eventually have to come down, just like the old water tower, or the scoring pylon at Indy last year.

**joeb** · 22 Feb 2016, 19:13 (Ref:3616815)

Racer has an article on the upcoming Sebring test:

http://www.racer.com/imsa/item/12626...y-sebring-test

Most of the big teams will be there and the full entry can be found here:

http://www.imsa.com/sites/default/fi...ist%202-17.pdf

JHamilton · 22 Feb 2016, 20:47 (Ref:3616837)

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Originally Posted by ATLFalconsFAN

I have tent camped at Sebring about six times now, all in Green Park near the hairpin. Skipped last year as I was feeling down on the series, but wanted to return this year to see the new Fords and Lamborghinis and such. Problem is that my usual traveling partner couldn't get the time off work, and some of our other group who were local have had babies recently and now can't make the trip.

So I figured I would just throw this out there, if there are any other tenthers who are planning to camp and want to meet up with someone and share food and race stories and such please let me know. I'm planning to get there Wednesday evening and stay until Sunday morning.

Other people's babies will spoil your fun too.

Sorry, I'm not going this year but I have been by myself and had a great time.

Coach Ep · 22 Feb 2016, 21:37 (Ref:3616858)

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Originally Posted by joeb

Racer has an article on the upcoming Sebring test:

http://www.racer.com/imsa/item/12626...y-sebring-test

Most of the big teams will be there and the full entry can be found here:

http://www.imsa.com/sites/default/fi...ist%202-17.pdf

And

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The WeatherTech Championship sessions conclude a four-day event that also features four of IMSA’s additional series. The Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge, Mazda Prototype Lites Presented by Cooper Tire, Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA by Yokohama, and Ultra 94 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama will have alternating sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 23-24.

Sessions on each of the four days [Feb. 23-26] run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The test will be open to the public at $10 per day, or free to ticket holders for the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. There will be no overnight camping.

Good to share.

Starfish Primer · 22 Feb 2016, 22:22 (Ref:3616867)

I thought that Barbosa was going to miss the test because of his injury.

Coach Ep · 23 Feb 2016, 16:01 (Ref:3617033)

Lambo's response to IMSA's penalty mentions 6 Huracan for Sebring, we saw 5 at the Rolex with Dream basically replacing O'Gara in the line up.

Konrad 2x
Change
Dream
Paul Miller

Where's the extra car coming from? 2nd car for Change or another new team?

CyberMotor · 23 Feb 2016, 16:56 (Ref:3617044)

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Originally Posted by joeb

Most of the big teams will be there and the full entry can be found here:

http://www.imsa.com/sites/default/fi...ist%202-17.pdf

Interesting omission of a driver in the DeltaWing group. Anything to do with Daytona?

MoMedic9019 · 23 Feb 2016, 18:18 (Ref:3617071)

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Originally Posted by Coach Ep

Lambo's response to IMSA's penalty mentions 6 Huracan for Sebring, we saw 5 at the Rolex with Dream basically replacing O'Gara in the line up.

Konrad 2x
Change
Dream
Paul Miller

Where's the extra car coming from? 2nd car for Change or another new team?

It was probably written before O'Gara pulled the plug.

Lanky Turtle · 23 Feb 2016, 18:35 (Ref:3617079)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coach Ep

Lambo's response to IMSA's penalty mentions 6 Huracan for Sebring, we saw 5 at the Rolex with Dream basically replacing O'Gara in the line up.

Konrad 2x
Change
Dream
Paul Miller

Where's the extra car coming from? 2nd car for Change or another new team?

Townsend Bell still seems fairly confident he and Sweedler will be at Sebring with the Lambo one way or another.

http://www.motorsport.com/imsa/news/...crisis-674628/

Lanky Turtle · 24 Feb 2016, 22:32 (Ref:3617500)

A couple of cars listed on the tech inspection schedule for the Sebring tests tomorrow that aren't on the entry list. The DragonSpeed Oreca as expected, and Alegra have shown up with their BMW Riley that they purchased a couple of months ago.

http://www.imsa.com/sites/default/fi...Schedule_0.pdf

Coach Ep · 25 Feb 2016, 01:49 (Ref:3617543)

I forgot about Bell & Sweedler! Hope we'll see them back - if not in a Lambo then perhaps in Squadra Corse's old 458?

Going by their facebook page, Alegra looks set to compete. Good to have another P-class entrant (although they won't be vying for the win).

Coach Ep · 26 Feb 2016, 14:06 (Ref:3617981)

Dream Lambo getting some airtime at yesterday's test!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BCOEg8PH...y=formulafotos

test report (incl. Dream crash) here http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/fi...-sebring-test/

**joeb** · 26 Feb 2016, 14:25 (Ref:3617985)

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Originally Posted by Coach Ep

Dream Lambo getting some airtime at yesterday's test!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BCOEg8PH...y=formulafotos

test report (incl. Dream crash) here http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/fi...-sebring-test/

Good to see the results. I checked on live timing during the first practice yesterday and it was still on Daytona. That Dragonspeed Oreca has a great livery.

carbon_titanium · 26 Feb 2016, 15:15 (Ref:3617996)

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Originally Posted by Lanky Turtle

A couple of cars listed on the tech inspection schedule for the Sebring tests tomorrow that aren't on the entry list. The DragonSpeed Oreca as expected, and Alegra have shown up with their BMW Riley that they purchased a couple of months ago.

http://www.imsa.com/sites/default/fi...Schedule_0.pdf

judging by this pic

http://it.motorsport.com/imsa/photo/...id=6363228&i=9

the alegra riley should be a former ganassi riley ford or the chassis used by MSR in 2014. If you look well, the car has side exhausts and the turbo air take that only the ford ecoboost powered riley had, never seen before on a BMW/dinan one

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