SEBRING 09

[Doris]

Rex,

Do you have any indications on Cost for this?? I'd dearly love to get out to Sebring, but previously cost has been a real issue for me....

Perhaps someone who has done it before might be so kind as to estimate costings?  I need to see where I need to cut back to afford it...

In summary - im up for it, funds permitting....

Brad,

I think Mark has pretty much covered what I was going to say. 

In real terms I've always thought of Sebring as being cheaper than LM - especially this year!

Additionally I'll be making the trip from NZ next year (all being right and good in the world) so it's going to cost me much more than it's going to cost you meaning that you really have no excuse to not turn up at Turn 10.

Dx

[Lazy B'stard]

Well I'm up for it and dragonwife says yes so it looks like another one ticked off the list!
 What does it cost to hire a RV for a weekend? Do the RV pitches book up fast- do I need to book one now? 
 
 S

[jpchenet]

Well I'm up for it and dragonwife says yes so it looks like another one ticked off the list!
 What does it cost to hire a RV for a weekend? Do the RV pitches book up fast- do I need to book one now? 
 
 S

The trackside RV pitches are probably sold out already. I believe whoever has it for the year has automatic first dibs on it for the following year. Some people have been on the same pitch at Turn one or the home straight for 50 years!! The ACO could learn a lot from SIR!!!

If you can get one trackside, they are expensive, $400 rings a bell. But you can park an RV in Green Park (which is where Turn 10 is) for the standard $50 and if you get in early enough you can still be near the track!

D might know the cost of the camper as they shared one between four of them.

Beer is cheap at the liquor stores and supermarkets. Just buy a reasonable cooler and ice is plentiful and cheap ($30 for cooler and ice) If you don't want to BBQ everyday there are some nice restaurants only 5 or 10 minutes from the track. With the £ v $ rate at the moment it's so chjeap to go there it's silly!

This year, Doris, Rick, Julian and I were lucky enough to see a night launch of a Space Shuttle from the beach at Titusville. Last year we visited Kennedy Space Centre (well worth it and good value). Obviously you have all the theme parks around, plus airboat rides, Gator parks etc etc.

There's a great crazy golf course just off International Drive, but I'll let Mr Zarse tell you about that, I'd hate to steal his thunder!! 

[Doris]

Well I'm up for it and dragonwife says yes so it looks like another one ticked off the list!
 What does it cost to hire a RV for a weekend? Do the RV pitches book up fast- do I need to book one now? 
 
 S

D might know the cost of the camper as they shared one between four of them.

This year, Doris, Rick, Julian and I were lucky enough to see a night launch of a Space Shuttle from the beach at Titusville.

I know the initial cost of the RV was £150 each.  Not sure what the mileage costs were in the end and not sure how much we spent on fuel either.  We hired from Cruise America.  Booking through their UK site was cheaper than booking through thier US site last year so check both.

No launches planned for March according to the NASA site at the mo.

Dx

[gab]

...just do it, sure you will have a good time and not regret it. Booked my flights 2 weeks ago so I`m set.

GAB

[Brad Zarse]

For the benefit of those thinking about this - Virgin Atlantic - economy leaving thursday, flying back monday, £448 inclusive of all taxes and surcharges....

[jpchenet]

For the benefit of those thinking about this - Virgin Atlantic - economy leaving thursday, flying back monday, £448 inclusive of all taxes and surcharges....

Keep an eye on the flights on a weekly/monthly basis. Last year I paid £348. If I'd booked three weeks earlier could have got it for £304! Two months earlier than that it was £568!!!

Vary your departure/return dayes too. IIRC, flying back Sunday evening was cheaper (that's what I do! Bear in mind you will land back in the UK the following morning too so may nede to think about getting to work on the morning you land?

Circuit opens on Wednesday morning at 6am and there are cars on track from 8am. It's not like Le Mans where it's just the big boys plus one Classic support race........there is a full card with something like six other classes from open wheelers to Mazda saloons!

[amazing 1]

Ps. dragonwife will not be at race so fear not.

You must bring her,she will no longer be the Dragonwife.

And yes there is lots for them to do,Orlando or the beaches.

[termietermite]

If I were ever to be in a position to afford it again, I would definately hire an RV.  The big downside of Sebring to me was the lack of stalls off the main drag which meant that getting just a cup of coffee was virtually impossible without a trek (involving the complicated bridge crossing from Turn 10 if you're over there - which is a must, imo!) and the loos/showers at night were  .  Also, the complete lack of info' about what's going on so do not forget your radio!

The hospitality from Randy and co was second to none and definately something you should do at least once in a lifetime.

Also, roll on the 24 hours of Sebring - that race is just too d*mned short.

[amazing 1]

If I were ever to be in a position to afford it again, I would definately hire an RV. 

Also, roll on the 24 hours of Sebring - that race is just too d*mned short.

I heard that!

[termietermite]

If I were ever to be in a position to afford it again, I would definately hire an RV. 

Also, roll on the 24 hours of Sebring - that race is just too d*mned short.

I heard that!

An RV's probably a bit more hurricane proof Randy.

I'd love to go again, but 30ks worth of diesel to get to LM's means a slight cost difference for yours truly (and of course I have to budget for two of us...)

[Martini...LB]

I have the green light for Sebring 09, and I cannot wait, well I can actually.

Normally around October/November BA and Virgin have a sale, around £280 from Gatwick, also a small car with fuel can cost as little as £100 for the week.

WoooHooo Sebring

Has anyone seen my hat?

>Martini...

[lady pig-pen]

yay there's another car race...............VEGAS BABY WOOHOO........

[goodduck]

i intend on going but have no plans as of yet. I would be thrilled if there was a shuttle launch the same week.

[Andy Zarse]

Don't forget those flying from Gatwick get free valet parking at Zarse Airport Parking Ltd.

One of the Zarses is a Virgin pilot and we're looking at it seriously for 09. In 07, what we saved on the cheap flights  we spent on ridiculously expensive car hire  . But it was a Corvette convertible