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SEBRING LANDMARK RETURNS

TowerVeteran Sebring fans from the 1960s and 70s will remember the Jaguar Tower that overlooked the old Sebring pits. Recently, the current Sebring Pit Tower was also named the Jaguar Tower as part of Jaguar becoming the Official Car of Sebring International Raceway.

The Jaguar logo is now proudly displayed on the Sebring Pit Tower, bringing back some great memories but also ushering in a new era for Jaguar. The RSR Jaguar team will be making its Sebring debut in the tough GT2 class, battling BMW, Porsche, Ferrari, and Ford entries.

The 58th running of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida takes the green flag at 10:30 am on Saturday, March 20th, kicking-off the 2010 American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patron.

Gates open at Sebring on Wednesday, March 17th, and remain open 24 hours a day through Saturday's running of the 12-hour classic. For more information, visit sebringraceway.com or call 800-626-7223.


QUICK LAPS

Last Call for Reserved Trackside Parking

Only a handful of reserved trackside parking/camping spaces are available for this year's Sebring classic. These exclusive spaces at various locations around the legendary 3.7-mile circuit offer a "front row" view of all the action.

For information on availability call 800-626-7223.

Sebring Field Boasts Several Le Mans Contenders

The road to Le Mans begins at Sebring for several teams entered in the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida. Defending Le Mans champion Peugeot and Aston Martin Racing will battle in the LMP1 category at Sebring, hoping to gain the edge heading into the 24-hour French classic. In the LMP2 class, the Highcroft HPD team has its sights set on a class victory at Le Mans. Sebring's GT2 field has several teams heading to Le Mans, including Corvette, Risi Ferrari, Flying Lizard Porsche and RSR Jaguar teams.

 


FROM RUNWAYS TO RACEWAY:
THE 684 HOURS OF SEBRING:

Nestled among the orange groves and cattle ranches of Highlands County Florida, Sebring may seem an unlikely place for America's premier sports car endurance race. Sebring's road course originated from a WWII B-17 training base known as Hendricks Field, constructed in 1941. While few remnants of the air base exist, the track still utilizes portions of the old Army Air Force airfield runways.

On Saturday, March 20th, the 58th running of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida takes the green flag, kicking-off the 2010 American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patron. Every March, Sebring signals the start of the international sports car racing season, attracting thousands of racing fans from around the world.

It all started when sports car enthusiast and aviation businessman Alec Ulmann promoted the first sports car race at Sebring in 1950, and established the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1952. Since then, 684 hours of racing covering 2.3 million miles have produced some of the greatest moments in sports car racing history. Over 3,000 drivers have raced at Sebring, but only 105 have managed to win the world's toughest endurance race. Among them are Mario Andretti, Stirling Moss, A.J. Foyt, Dan Gurney, Juan Manuel Fangio and Phil Hill.

Sebring's legacy of endurance goes back to World War II. A B-17 named "Lightning Jim" logged 8,000 hours of flying time while based at Hendricks Field, representing over 332 days in the air. Today, Sebring has become the ultimate proving ground for automotive manufacturers. Over 130 different marques have raced at Sebring, but only seven manufacturers have managed to win the famous race more than one time. Porsche leads with a record 18 victories, followed by Ferrari with 12. With Aston Martin and Peugeot among the favorites, this year will likely see a first-time winner.


ONLY 17 PIT BOX SEAT TICKETS REMAIN

Pit Boxes
Only 17 Pit Box seat tickets remain available for the 58th running of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida. The covered, open-air Pit Boxes are conveniently located a short walk from the competitor paddock and give an outstanding view of the pit action and Sebring's start/finish straight. Pit Box seats include gate admission and are good all four days.


MORE QUICK LAPS

Johnny O'Connell: 20 Straight
for Sebring's All-time Winner

This year will mark the 20th consecutive Sebring start for Corvette driver Johnny O'Connell. His seven class victories and one overall win rank him as Sebring's all-time winning driver. Tom Kristensen and Phil Hill each have six Sebring wins.

Three different Sebring Supertickets Available

Sebring International Raceway offers four days of affordable family entertainment. Bring the kids! Children 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Wi-Fi Service Offered for Sebring Fans

Sebring International Raceway is offering Wi-Fi service for race fans attending the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida. Internet access plans include rates of $9.99 for a day or $27.99 for three days. Wi-Fi may be purchased online via credit card or you may purchase an access code at the Sebring Raceway office lobby.

Sebring Schedule includes full Lineup
of Supporting Events

Sebring's four-day schedule includes several exciting supporting events leading up to Saturday's 12-hour endurance classic. The Star Mazda Championship, Patron GT3 Challenge, Prototype Lites, Skip Barber National, and SVRA vintage races comprise a diverse lineup for race fans.


HISTORY LESSON: SEBRING GT
ENTRY ONE FOR THE AGES

The entry list of GT cars at this year's Mobil 1 Twelve Houses of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida ranks as one of the best ever at Sebring. And that's saying a lot. Over the past six decades, Sebring has produced some of the greatest GT racing ever.

The Sebring 12-hour classic begins at 10:30 am on Saturday, March 20th, kicking-off the 2010 American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patron. At the front of the field, Aston Martin and Peugeot are expected to battle for overall honors. But the GT field has the elements of an epic battle: Corvette, Ferrari, Porsche, BMW, Jaguar and Ford are represented in the stellar entry.

It was only three years ago that the GT2 class produced the closest finish in Sebring history. The Risi Ferrari with Jaime Melo at the wheel edged Joerg Bergmeister in the Flying Lizard Porsche by less than one second, a finish never to be forgotten. Those two teams are among the favorites this year, but will face stiff competition from Corvette Racing, the Rahal-Letterman BMW team, Scott Sharp's new Extreme Speed Motorsports Ferrari team, Paul Gentilozzi's new Rocket Sports Racing Jaguar team and Robertson Racing's Ford GT. And that's not all- Porsche entries from Team Falken and Black Swan Racing will be in the battle as well.

Although the famous 2007 finish will be difficult to top, there have been many other great GT battles over the past 57 years at Sebring International Raceway:


1964

The legendary Cobra vs. Ferrari GT war was at its peak when Bob Holbert and Dave MacDonald gave Carroll Shelby the GT victory.

1964

1971

John Greenwood teamed with comedian Dick Smothers to drive a Chevrolet Corvette to the GT victory, finishing seventh overall.

1971

1986

NASCAR drivers Bill Ellliott and Ricky Rudd had the GTO class victory in hand driving their Ford mustang... or so it seemed. They led their Roush teammates Scott Pruett and Bruce Jenner with only 30 minutes remaining, but when Jenner "accidentally" displayed the Pit Stop sign to Rudd, the unnecessary stop gave Pruett and Jenner the win.


2001

The new Saleen S7R driven by Franz Konrad, Terry Borcheller and Oliver Gavin scored a stunning upset over Corvette in the GTS category. Corvette dominated the rest of the decade, however, winning seven of the next eight races at Sebring.

2001

Hans Herrmann Returns to Sebring to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of Porsche's first Sebring Victory

Fifty-years ago Porsche scored its first major international overall victory at Sebring's 12-hour classic. Hans Herrmann and Olivier Gendebien drove a Porsche RS60 to victory, finishing nine laps ahead of another Porsche driven by Bob Holbert and Roy Schechter.

Since then, Porsche has built an unsurpassed resume of records at America's greatest sports car race. The German manufacturer has accumulated 18 overall wins and 65 class victories in six decades of racing at Sebring. Porsche has led 4,198 laps (19,977 miles) at the legendary Florida circuit.

Al Holbert, Hans Herrmann, Vic Elford, Hurley Haywood, Bobby Rahal, Brian Redman, Hans Stuck and A.J. Foyt and are just a few of the drivers who have celebrated in Sebring's victory lane after piloting a Porsche to victory. Porsche was inducted into the Sebring Hall of Fame as part of its inaugural class in 2002.

At this year's Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida, legendary driver Hans Herrmann will return to Sebring to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his 1960 Sebring victory. Herrmann also won the 12 hours in 1968 driving a Porsche 907 with Jo Siffert. Herrmann will be appearing at the Hall of Fame Autograph Session Friday, March 19th, in the Gallery of Legends building in the paddock. He will be joined by legends, John Morton, Hurley Haywood, Derek Daly and Derek Bell.

Gates open at Sebring on Wednesday, March 17th, and remain open 24 hours a day through Saturday's running of the 12-hour classic. For more information call 800-626-7223.


Gallery of Legends Features Historic Porsches and Jaguars

Sebring's Gallery of Legends building in the paddock will be open all four days of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida race week. A display of historic Porsches and Jaguars will be featured, and the Gallery of Legends will host the Hall of Fame Autograph Session on Friday at 2:30 pm. Alpina Geneve, Official Timekeeper of Sebring International Raceway, will have a display in the Gallery of Legends building and unveil its new Sebring timepiece.


SEBRING HALL OF FAME LUNCHEON
TICKETS AVAILABLE

Tickets are still available for the Sebring Hall of Fame Luncheon to be held Friday, March 19th at Sebring International Raceway. This year's luncheon will honor 2010 inductees Hurley Haywood, John Morton, Derek Daly, Phil Walters, Reginald Smith and Michelin.  Derek Bell will serve as MC for the event. Several other racing legends will be attending the event, which begins with a reception at 11:00am (dress is casual).

The Sebring Hall of Fame luncheon is held at the Four Points by Sheraton Chateau Elan, overlooking Sebring's famous Hairpin turn. Tickets are a $200 donation to the Sebring Hall of Fame, a 501(3)C non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Sebring's motorsports history. To purchase tickets call Jan Shoop at 800-626-7223 x218.

WIN A HOT LAP WITH DEREK BELL
A hot lap around the Sebring circuit with five-time Le Mans winner Derek Bell will be up for auction at the "Hall of Fame" induction luncheon Friday of race week.


Sebring International Raceway is America's premier sports car racing facility. Nestled among the orange groves and cattle ranches of central Florida, it is the oldest permanent road racing track in North America, evolving from a World War II air base.

Sebring is world famous for the annual 12 Hours of Sebring endurance race, part of the prestigious American Le Mans Series. Every year on the third Saturday of March, the raceway hosts thousands of race fans from around the world to witness the historic 12 hour classic. All the legends have raced at Sebring... Mario Andretti, A.J. Foyt, Dan Gurney, Stirling Moss, Juan Manuel Fangio, Phil Hill and dozens of other international motor racing legends, driving race cars built by the world's great manufacturers such as Ferrari, Porsche, Jaguar, Audi, Ford, Maserati, Aston Martin and Nissan.

Today, Sebring International Raceway is owned by the Panoz Motorsports Group, whose founder Dr. Don Panoz revived the famous Sebring circuit in 1999 by initiating a multi-million dollar enhancement program. The track is active 365 days a year with automotive testing, club events, racing schools, corporate events and other activities.

Conveniently located adjacent to the Sebring Regional Airport, it is less than 100 miles from Tampa, Orlando, West Palm Beach and Sarasota. The raceway has its own hotel, the Four Points by Sheraton Chateau Elan, and is the home to two major racing schools.

  • Sebring International Raceway is a 3.7 mile, 17-turn circuit. It is the Oldest road course in North America, portions of which were originally a WWII B-17 training base.
  • 3,360 cars have started the 12 Hours of Sebring, covering over 2.3 million miles on the famous circuit.
  • 102 drivers have won the 12 Hours of Sebring. Thirty-nine drivers from the USA have won, more than any other country.
  • Audi has won Sebring eight consecutive years.
  • In 2009, the 57th Annual Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring presented By Fresh From Florida received 170,800 spectators.
  • Steve McQueen, James Brolin, Gene Hackman, Craig T. Nelson, Paul Newman and Patrick Dempsey are among the many entertainers who have driven at Sebring.