Title: Survived Sebring Thread
Post by: Boorish Grobian on March 23, 2009, 05:26:17 pm
Looks like I'm the first one back. Had a great time as always, terrific to catch up with some old friends (Matt, Phil, Andy, Mark, Rick, Randy, LT, Martin, Bob, Doris, etc., etc.) So little time, so many friends to drink beer with. Superb race, fine weather, great friends, cold beer, couldn't ask for more.
Back to work this week, this is the hard part.
Fax
Back to work this week, this is the hard part.
Fax
Title: Re: Survived Sebring Thread
Post by: Hardpoint on March 23, 2009, 06:24:40 pm
Been a while since I last posted on CA, but after running into so many people in Sebring, I figured it might be a good time to get back after it. Anyway, it was great to see everyone again and look forward to hopefully seeing some of you back over here at Petit.
Title: Re: Survived Sebring Thread
Post by: Andy Zarse on March 23, 2009, 08:02:48 pm
Hooo man :) big that up Fax, great to see friends old an new alike. Great racing, great party, great weather, but mostly great people. Big big thanks to the T10 crew for their wonderful generous hospitality, let's see some of you over here sometime.
Man am i tired!
Man am i tired!
Title: Re: Survived Sebring Thread
Post by: chop456 on March 23, 2009, 08:09:31 pm
Good times. I can't figure out how Fax and I can be at the same racetrack for 3 days on multiple occasions and never meet each other, but so it goes. Good to see everyone again and meet some new people, too. Popped my Tropicoma cherry just after the checkered flag. Thanks again, Mark.
Title: Re: Survived Sebring Thread
Post by: Lord Pig-Pen on March 23, 2009, 09:53:21 pm
I have just had a long yarn with Andy Z and from the sounds of it a good time was had by all. Myself and Lady PP will be there next year... Sounds like too much fun to miss! ;D
Title: Re: Survived Sebring Thread
Post by: Leftie on March 23, 2009, 11:33:02 pm
I have just had a long yarn with Andy Z and from the sounds of it a good time was had by all. Myself and Lady PP will be there next year... Sounds like too much fun to miss! ;D
Are you going to take a piano for some demolition?
Title: Re: Survived Sebring Thread
Post by: Lord Pig-Pen on March 24, 2009, 12:42:11 am
Possibly a little expensive to transport!
Title: Re: Survived Sebring Thread
Post by: Bob U on March 24, 2009, 12:31:43 pm
I survived my second Sebring and arrived home all parts intact, if not in full working order. I cannot fully express the friendlyness, helpfullness and generosity of the locals and in particular the folk at Turn 10. I truly believe that everyone who has ever been to Le Mans should try Sebring ay least once, although I doubt it would remain as one visit. The comparisons are of course there to be made and the direction that Le Mans has been heading in the last few years leaves me in no doubt that Sebring is by far the better experience as far as looking after the paying customer is concerned. Access to the drivers and paddock is on a scale that we can only dream of at Le Mans. The view of the track and closeness of the cars has to be seen to be believed.
Why don't they have a bikini contest at Le Mans?
Why don't they have bands playing every afternoon in a party zone?
Why can't they rip down the bloody awful catch fencing? After all I thought it was the US that was OTT with H&S.
Why can't they have stalls selling kick ass ribs?
I never saw the Gailic shrug or heard the word NON all weekend.
Oh no I'm hooked. More Brownie points to be earned.
Why don't they have a bikini contest at Le Mans?
Why don't they have bands playing every afternoon in a party zone?
Why can't they rip down the bloody awful catch fencing? After all I thought it was the US that was OTT with H&S.
Why can't they have stalls selling kick ass ribs?
I never saw the Gailic shrug or heard the word NON all weekend.
Oh no I'm hooked. More Brownie points to be earned.
Title: Re: Survived Sebring Thread
Post by: F-Troop Mom on March 24, 2009, 09:44:06 pm
I survived another Sebring....my voice is almost back and although I'm nodding off at work today, I hope tomorrow will be better. It was great to see everyone we met last year again and to meet some I only knew by name...I can add Bob and Andy to the list and it was a pleasure to finally meet you both. The weather was great, JPC sang Mustang Sally to great fanfare, the racing was very close and we'll all be back next year, hopefully with more folks from accross the pond to meet.
Title: Re: Survived Sebring Thread
Post by: Lord Pig-Pen on March 24, 2009, 10:54:03 pm
The Pig Pens will be there next year.... thats a promise ;D
Title: Re: Survived Sebring Thread
Post by: Canada Phil on March 25, 2009, 03:42:30 am
Too tired to read all the posts to night Arrived home at 9;30 Tuesday after a 27 hour continuous burn from Sarasota. More to morrow off to bed per chance to sleep ZZZZZZZZZZZ Good to meet up great race wonderful party 8)
Phil
Phil
Title: Re: Survived Sebring Thread
Post by: F-Troop Mom on March 25, 2009, 05:05:41 pm
Hey Canada Phil, we ended up with your contribution to the WFO Secret Santa. Quite a collectable Club Arnage shirt (with the misspelling), so we're calling my husband Phil now. THANKS, he loves it!
Title: Re: Survived Sebring Thread
Post by: Bob U on March 27, 2009, 10:58:36 am
Look what I found. Friday night at F Troop
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE5rIMCoQHk
F Troop did a gig in the Party Zone on Friday afternoon and I watched them doing their sound check. That guy can sure play the drums. Maybe one year we could get them over to Le Mans 8)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE5rIMCoQHk
F Troop did a gig in the Party Zone on Friday afternoon and I watched them doing their sound check. That guy can sure play the drums. Maybe one year we could get them over to Le Mans 8)
Title: Re: Survived Sebring Thread
Post by: F-Troop Mom on March 27, 2009, 07:08:22 pm
After hearing some of the stories about LeMans, he's ready to go....
Title: Re: Survived Sebring Thread
Post by: LangTall on March 29, 2009, 10:53:06 pm
Back home again, now of to bed!
Title: Re: Survived Sebring Thread
Post by: smokie on March 29, 2009, 11:49:28 pm
Me too, having met Lang Tall at Gatwick this morning - didn't realise we were on the same Virgin!!
Didn't quite make it to Sebring though - but that's a long story for another time... :-\
Didn't quite make it to Sebring though - but that's a long story for another time... :-\
Title: Re: Survived Sebring Thread
Post by: Lord Pig-Pen on March 30, 2009, 02:48:52 am
Look what I found. Friday night at F Troop
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE5rIMCoQHk
F Troop did a gig in the Party Zone on Friday afternoon and I watched them doing their sound check. That guy can sure play the drums. Maybe one year we could get them over to Le Mans 8)
Superb... Good work JPC. ;Dhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE5rIMCoQHk
F Troop did a gig in the Party Zone on Friday afternoon and I watched them doing their sound check. That guy can sure play the drums. Maybe one year we could get them over to Le Mans 8)
Title: Re: Survived Sebring Thread
Post by: Doris on March 30, 2009, 04:50:26 am
It must be about time I checked in. ::)
Having survived the best Sebring I've had to date I only managed about 30 hours in the UK before getting on a plane to NZ. I am currently enjoying lazy summer days and great NZ wine. It's a tough life!
Dx
Having survived the best Sebring I've had to date I only managed about 30 hours in the UK before getting on a plane to NZ. I am currently enjoying lazy summer days and great NZ wine. It's a tough life!
Dx
Title: Re: Survived Sebring Thread
Post by: Chris24 on March 30, 2009, 01:06:12 pm
Me too, having met Lang Tall at Gatwick this morning - didn't realise we were on the same Virgin!!
Didn't quite make it to Sebring though - but that's a long story for another time... :-\
Do tell Smokie, as your absence was noted on Sunday morning !Didn't quite make it to Sebring though - but that's a long story for another time... :-\
Title: Re: Survived Sebring Thread
Post by: knetter on March 30, 2009, 03:26:33 pm
It must be about time I checked in. ::)
Having survived the best Sebring I've had to date I only managed about 30 hours in the UK before getting on a plane to NZ. I am currently enjoying lazy summer days and great NZ wine. It's a tough life!
Dx
Having survived the best Sebring I've had to date I only managed about 30 hours in the UK before getting on a plane to NZ. I am currently enjoying lazy summer days and great NZ wine. It's a tough life!
Dx
Enjoy!!! On vacation, or more permanent now?
Title: Re: Survived Sebring Thread
Post by: smokie on March 30, 2009, 09:34:11 pm
Me too, having met Lang Tall at Gatwick this morning - didn't realise we were on the same Virgin!!
Didn't quite make it to Sebring though - but that's a long story for another time... :-\
Do tell Smokie, as your absence was noted on Sunday morning !Didn't quite make it to Sebring though - but that's a long story for another time... :-\
You mean no-one noticed till Sunday :-\ ??? ??? ??? ??? :-\ Must've been a good 'un then!!
Title: Re: Survived Sebring Thread
Post by: mike(liverpool boys) on March 30, 2009, 09:35:17 pm
I manged to watch the high lights from motors tv last night. What a race,fingers crossed for more of that in a couple of months with an aston or 2 in between ;D
Sebring definately looks like a different experience to Le Mans. The shot of the guy standing at his BBQ on the inside of a corner with just a crash barrier beween him and the cars looks interesting.
Sebring definately looks like a different experience to Le Mans. The shot of the guy standing at his BBQ on the inside of a corner with just a crash barrier beween him and the cars looks interesting.
Title: Re: Survived Sebring Thread
Post by: F-Troop Mom on March 30, 2009, 10:50:31 pm
There is a chest high fence that you can lean against and take photos from, a few feet of dirt/grass, a barrier and short stack of tires (in some places), a few more feet and then track.....so, we are about...oh, 20 feet or so I guess from the cars on the track.
(http://f-troop.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1433&g2_serialNumber)
(http://f-troop.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1433&g2_serialNumber)
Title: Re: Survived Sebring Thread
Post by: Canada Phil on March 31, 2009, 01:51:39 am
Me too, having met Lang Tall at Gatwick this morning - didn't realise we were on the same Virgin!!
Didn't quite make it to Sebring though - but that's a long story for another time... :-\
Do tell Smokie, as your absence was noted on Sunday morning !Didn't quite make it to Sebring though - but that's a long story for another time... :-\
Pidge & I missed you on Saturday morning at breakfast. You said you & GAB were coming for Raceday! And it is not racedaqy without a Pidge breakfast ;D
Phil
Title: Re: Survived Sebring Thread
Post by: Martini...LB on March 31, 2009, 06:15:34 pm
Me too, having met Lang Tall at Gatwick this morning - didn't realise we were on the same Virgin!!
Didn't quite make it to Sebring though - but that's a long story for another time... :-\
Do tell Smokie, as your absence was noted on Sunday morning !Didn't quite make it to Sebring though - but that's a long story for another time... :-\
Pidge & I missed you on Saturday morning at breakfast. You said you & GAB were coming for Raceday! And it is not racedaqy without a Pidge breakfast ;D
Phil
In fact we stayed in all day and waited for you!!
Thanks to all for a great trip, especially Pidge.
EDit...
A selection of Sebring pics
http://community.webshots.com/album/570764818rrZIzp
http://rides.webshots.com/album/570767278EmGwZT
http://rides.webshots.com/album/570769372DHbrvJ
http://rides.webshots.com/album/570765707opVXaz
http://rides.webshots.com/album/570765997KIsGQB
See ya soon
>Martini...
Title: Re: Survived Sebring Thread
Post by: Canada Phil on April 01, 2009, 04:51:03 am
Hi Martini,
Lovely pictures. Did you send Werner a link for the CA Guide? I missed the Audi Camper van so thanks for that ;D I am saving up for one just like it so you won't have to sleep on the ant infested ground anymore......with any luck ::)
Phil
Lovely pictures. Did you send Werner a link for the CA Guide? I missed the Audi Camper van so thanks for that ;D I am saving up for one just like it so you won't have to sleep on the ant infested ground anymore......with any luck ::)
Phil
Title: Re: Survived Sebring Thread
Post by: Chris24 on April 01, 2009, 01:11:41 pm
Hi Martini,
Lovely pictures. Did you send Werner a link for the CA Guide? I missed the Audi Camper van so thanks for that ;D I am saving up for one just like it so you won't have to sleep on the ant infested ground anymore......with any luck ::)
Phil
Yes I got a picture of that too, but just to piss everyone off even further he had a rather nice Audi R8 in pearl black with carbon side blades parked next to the motorhome. Just like i would have one if i could afford it. Jammie bastard !Lovely pictures. Did you send Werner a link for the CA Guide? I missed the Audi Camper van so thanks for that ;D I am saving up for one just like it so you won't have to sleep on the ant infested ground anymore......with any luck ::)
Phil
Title: Re: Survived Sebring Thread
Post by: Martini...LB on April 01, 2009, 06:58:45 pm
Hi Martini,
Lovely pictures. Did you send Werner a link for the CA Guide? I missed the Audi Camper van so thanks for that ;D I am saving up for one just like it so you won't have to sleep on the ant infested ground anymore......with any luck ::)
Phil
Lovely pictures. Did you send Werner a link for the CA Guide? I missed the Audi Camper van so thanks for that ;D I am saving up for one just like it so you won't have to sleep on the ant infested ground anymore......with any luck ::)
Phil
They start at $1.6million.
>Martini...
Title: Re: Survived Sebring Thread
Post by: Canada Phil on April 02, 2009, 04:15:43 am
Hi Martini,
Lovely pictures. Did you send Werner a link for the CA Guide? I missed the Audi Camper van so thanks for that ;D I am saving up for one just like it so you won't have to sleep on the ant infested ground anymore......with any luck ::)
Phil
Lovely pictures. Did you send Werner a link for the CA Guide? I missed the Audi Camper van so thanks for that ;D I am saving up for one just like it so you won't have to sleep on the ant infested ground anymore......with any luck ::)
Phil
They start at $1.6million.
>Martini...
Made in Canada eh! although like any successful Canadian company they were sold to the highest bidder. From Quebec so your pronunciation would be correct ( you knew that ::))
Phil
