News from Sebring Raceway
Hurricane Recovery
Sebring and vicinity was hit hard by hurricane
Irma, but the track and local community
is well on its way to recovery.
Sebring Raceway served as a staging site
for electrical restoration services, hosting
dozens of crews from across the country.
In addition, Sebring hosted disaster relief
distribution thanks to products donated by
the NASCAR Foundation and coordinated
by United Way of Central Florida and Feed
the Children Federation.
Sebring Swag Online
Sebring International Raceway’s new merchandise
store is now online! Sebringpx.
com offers Sebring and sports car enthusiasts
a full line of Sebring International
Raceway and Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of
Sebring merchandise, including many of
the most popular items that sold out during
the 2017 event.
Why “sebringpx.com?” On Army bases
the world over, the Post Exchange, or
“PX,” offers consumer goods and services
to active duty personnel and other authorized
members who honorably serve the
United States of America. The sebringpx.
com name pays tribute to Sebring’s rich
military history, and its U.S. Army Airfield
– Hendricks Field – where B-17 crews
trained for European and Pacific battles
that won World War II.
IMSA Winter Test
Sebring International Raceway will host
the IMSA Winter test Feb. 20-23. The first
two days are for IMSA supporting series
while the final two days will be for IMSA
WeatherTech SportsCar teams preparing
for the 66th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of
Sebring. Admission will be $10 per day
(no overnight camping).
Vintage Racing Returns
Historic Sportscar Racing is returning to
the Sebring 12-Hour event schedule in
2018! See many of the legendary cars
that made Sebring famous both on track
on in the paddock. And don’t forget the
Sebring Classic 12 Hour “Piston and
Props” is running December 1-3. For more
information visit HSRrace.com.
Sebring 2018 Hotel Packages
The ultimate lodging for the 66th Mobil 1
Twelve Hours of Sebring is the Chateau
Hotel and Conference Center overlooking
the famed Hairpin turn of the Sebring circuit.
For information on special packages
call 888-844-6835. Availability is VERY
limited.
IMSA Michelin Encore
A new race is coming to Sebring Nov.
10-12, 2018. The Michelin Encore will be
a special four-hour race for GT3, GT4 and
LMP3 cars. Stay tuned for more details
and ticket information.
FaceOff A Big Success
The second annual FaceOff at Sebring
was held in October and attracted an
incredible turnout of car enthusiasts for
an epic car show, drifting competition and
drag racing. Despite some passing rainstorms,
everyone had a great time and is
looking forward to the 2018 edition.
New Restroom in Green Park
Sebring International Raceway is nearing
completion on a new restroom with
showers in Green Park. This new restroom
replaces the old facility that was located
between the Big Bend and the Hairpin.
Welcome Matt Muha
Matt Muha has been named Sebring
Raceway’s new Director of Maintenance
and Facilities. Matt previously served as
our Safety Director and we are proud to
have him back from his native Michigan.
Drag Racing Season
Ends in December
Sebring’s successful 2017 Drag Racing
concludes in December with two events.
On Thursday, Dec. 7th, a car show will
be featured, while Dec. 14th will be the
season finale. The 2018 schedule will be
announced soon!
Reserved Trackside Parking
Spaces Widened at Select
Locations
Reserved trackside spaces on the Front
Straight and T16 have been widened to 15
feet for next year's 12-hour classic, joining
last year's expansion of T14. This increase
in space is designed to enhance the viewing
experience for fans and accommodate
motorhome slide outs. Expansion at other
locations on the circuit is being considered
based on fan feedback.
Law Enforcement Appreciation
Sebring International Raceway proudly
hosted a dinner for local law enforcement
officers recently. We really appreciate what
they do for our community and especially
all the hard work during the recent hurricane
recovery.
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