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« Reply #15 on: June 17, 2009, 11:23:03 pm »

leave the Wife at home  Roll Eyes  Evil
Not if you want to live.
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« Reply #16 on: June 17, 2009, 11:26:38 pm »

Not going next year because my company has changed our holidays to run April - March, will probably do Petit later in the year with friends from Canada... :-)

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« Reply #17 on: June 17, 2009, 11:27:52 pm »

leave the Wife at home  Roll Eyes  Evil
Not if you want to live.

Totally agree Termie, my boyfriend went to the TT and left me behind so i went to LM and had a far better time, then dumped him  Grin
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« Reply #18 on: June 17, 2009, 11:47:37 pm »

gaz, as far as my racing calender is concerned, it's a must. My plans for 2010 are pretty much nailed already with the exception of waiting for the flights to be at their cheapest.

The racing is better in my mind as it's a lot shorter track than Le Mans, so you are seeing cars all the time and within half an hour of the start there are a total mix of the different classes all around the track so lots more overtaking.

Viewing is superb, with many areas having catch fencing no higher than your waist while you are only 15 feet from the track.

The paddock is open to everyone, all the time, and IIRC everyone can go on the starting straight up to one hour before the start of the race. On Friday lunchtime, ALL the drivers (including some very special ones from Turn 10) take part in an autograph session in the paddock.

Ice is readily available at the track but is cheaper at the supermarkets or liquor stores. Or the self service ice machine we found by the petrol station last year was evn cheaper!

Having been in a tent and in an RV, I'd definatley say the RV is the way to go. Rick Cutler hired one for a very reasonable deal last year. I believe it was from Cruise America in Orlando. Couple of tips, they won't let you hire the camper the same day you land in Orlando, and don't go for their bedding hire option, it's cheaper to buy a duvet/sleeping bag and throw it away.

As for where to camp, there are purchasable spots on the home straight and through corner 1 with fantastic views off the roof, but they are circa $400 I think. A standard RV pass for Green Park is something like $80. If you go for that option, I'd head towards Turn 10, where you won't find a better body of men to share your racing experience with.

How long is it until March??

As for the Aston, I pleaded with Dave Richards to take it to Sebring and all he said was "we'll see", but he did promise he'd be back at Le Mans with them next year!  Cheesy
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« Reply #19 on: June 18, 2009, 12:12:55 am »

...but it all depends on the finances Undecided

wow, you sound just like Dave Richards...  Evil 

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« Reply #20 on: June 18, 2009, 01:05:55 am »

hmmm, looking so forward to Sebring again Smiley

when is UK mothersday 2010? Lips Sealed
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« Reply #21 on: June 18, 2009, 01:31:13 am »

I don't know, but this coming weekend I will be at home for Father's Day for the first time in 9 years!!  Wink
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« Reply #22 on: June 18, 2009, 02:59:10 am »

That's great to hear that you will be home with the little ones (I guess they are pretty well grown up now though), JP.  I know you will have a great time with them.  I may be able to make the 2010 season opener at Sebring.  Just haven't cleared it with the misses yet.  Think I'll wait till the last minute and ask her if she wants to take a spring trip to Florida.  Think that will work?Huh
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« Reply #23 on: June 18, 2009, 09:05:41 am »

That's great to hear that you will be home with the little ones (I guess they are pretty well grown up now though), JP.  I know you will have a great time with them.  I may be able to make the 2010 season opener at Sebring.  Just haven't cleared it with the misses yet.  Think I'll wait till the last minute and ask her if she wants to take a spring trip to Florida.  Think that will work?Huh

I'm sure if you and Larry come to Florida and bring your partners you'd have a great time, but you'd better start saving now!!

I'm sure there would be a whole lot of shopping going on by your other halves while you and Larry are at the track.

Bambi Sausages, Mmmmmmmm!!!  Smiley
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« Reply #24 on: June 18, 2009, 10:36:07 am »


As for where to camp, there are purchasable spots on the home straight and through corner 1 with fantastic views off the roof, but they are circa $400 I think. A standard RV pass for Green Park is something like $80. If you go for that option, I'd head towards Turn 10, where you won't find a better body of men to share your racing experience with.


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« Reply #25 on: June 18, 2009, 11:31:17 am »

What's the typical Sebring travel period, i.e. when do people usually fly out and back?
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« Reply #26 on: June 18, 2009, 11:39:26 am »

As a rule of thumb, most people go out before, and come home asfter the race.

Hope that helps Wink
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« Reply #27 on: June 18, 2009, 11:41:12 am »

What's the typical Sebring travel period, i.e. when do people usually fly out and back?

1 week is normal, but you can do it in a shorter period.

Does anybody know the dates for Easter next year?  Last year I combined family holiday with Sebring (went to Sebring 1st week, family holiday after)
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« Reply #28 on: June 18, 2009, 11:50:43 am »

Last two times I went, I flew out on the sat. before the race and back on the monday after. Plenty of time to paint the townes of Florida and prepare for the race. Arrival at the track to get in line on tuesday night is a must in my opinion.
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« Reply #29 on: June 18, 2009, 01:10:11 pm »

I normally fly out the Saturday before the race and fly home on the Sunday (day after) the race. Flight lands back in the UK at 7am and (stupidly) head straight to the office.
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