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Posted by: wndsrfr Jan 18 2016, 09:43 AM

I'm in at Chin's event at Sebring on Saturday & Sunday and it turns out that the 24 Hours at Daytona is running that weekend. Hmmmmm......Drive Chin, go to Daytona to check it out, back to Sebring for Sunday.....feasible, stupid, what? Tempting.....advice on how to work it out & where to stay to be able to get to Sebring track at 0730 Sunday?

Posted by: ThePaintedMan Jan 18 2016, 10:35 AM

Definitely can be done, but it's work. I was in Daytona for the SCCA National Runoffs this past year, but had a Chumpcar race the next morning at Sebring. It's about a 2.5 hour drive from Daytona to Sebring without traffic. I would get the car ready for Sunday before leaving Sebring on Saturday. That way all you need to do is eat breakfast and fire it up.

Posted by: Cracker Jan 21 2016, 06:23 PM

You asked John...stupid. I'm a big believer in driving on track with a clear mind and rested body (as much as possible). Stay in Sebring and get a good night of rest. You (and others on the track) will benefit...have fun!

Tony

Posted by: wndsrfr Jan 29 2016, 08:16 PM

Right you are Tony.....can't get through Orlando without an act of congress....took a full hour on the way down. BUT, here's what I did instead.....stopped by Daytona on the way down I95 for three hours today & got an infield pass--watched the Ferrari challenge & some of the Continental Challenge & then headed down to Sebring. Also dropped by the Porsche team trailers in the garage walk zone & chatted a bit with them....found that Sabine Schmizz is driving in the 24--too cool! Now ready to hit the track at Sebring tomorrow with Chin group.
Oh yeah...here's my new trailer art...photo from my Daytona DE blown up on a vinyl wrap....

Posted by: Cracker Jan 29 2016, 08:29 PM

John - Have a great time! Also, why don't you come down to RA in late February and run with us there too. It is also with Chin...would be great to have another 914 there. Again, enjoy the time at Sebring.

Tony

Posted by: Mr. Olympic Blue 2 You Jan 30 2016, 10:45 AM

The vinyl wrap is SWEET! Great idea!

Posted by: Mr. Olympic Blue 2 You Jan 30 2016, 10:47 AM

The vinyl wrap is SWEET! Great idea!

Posted by: bulitt Jan 31 2016, 02:59 AM

Such a void now that Speedvision is gone. Limited coverage on Fox Sprt 1 ?
What is this series called now? Daytona 24? Rolex 24? IMSA, Tudor? USCC?

Posted by: carr914 Jan 31 2016, 06:36 AM

It's the IMSA WeatherTech Series. The race is the Rolex 24 @ Daytona as it has been for years.

And the TV Coverage has been very Good.It started on Fox Sports 1, then went to Fox Sports 2 until 10 pm (when Cameras don't do it justice),them IMSA.com thru the night.

The coverage just came back on FS1 to a Glorious Sunrise. It will switch back to FS2 for a few hours and then back to FS1 from 1pm to the finish.

Posted by: Jetsetsurfshop Jan 31 2016, 11:50 AM

My pictures are always upside down when I post from the phone. Sorry.

Posted by: bulitt Jan 31 2016, 12:45 PM

IMSA Weathertech Tudor Patron USCC Rolex 24 hrs of Daytona

I shoulda guessed that.

Posted by: wndsrfr Jan 31 2016, 10:18 PM

Thanks Shane...Nice meeting you at Sebring...had a great time & made a couple of 2:40 laps with lots of sliding on 14 thru 17 & also turn 1.....yikes!

Posted by: Jetsetsurfshop Feb 5 2016, 05:35 PM

Nice meeting you too. Wish I had some more time to hang out. I ended up helping out all day with my buddy vette. We plan on doing a VIR trip some day soon. I'll let you know before we go.



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