Sebring Info

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2013 61th Annual Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring

Media INfo:

The Reveal:
DATE: Thursday, March 14
TIME: 2:30 p.m. ET
LOCATION: Chateau Élan Hotel and Conference Center at Sebring International Raceway
TUNE IN:
- Broadcast live on SPEED
- Live streaming on alms.com, grand-am.com & SPEED.com
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Unveiling of name, branding and logo for the new unified sports car series
- Unified series’ competitive class names for 2014

Live Qualifying:
Friday, March 15, 2013 - 1:05pm EDT




Television Broadcast: Speed/Fox
Saturday, March 16, 2013 - 10:30am EDT




Live Streaming:
Saturday, March 16, 2013 - 10:30am EDT




LIVE TIMING:
http://www.imsaracing.net/2003/lt/ltc.html
http://scoring.alms.com/



Live Timing for mobile device:
Live Timing & Scoring for 2013 ALMS Winter Test :: Practice


SEBRING PIT NOTES:
http://twitter.com/almsnotes


RADIO ALMS
http://www.americanlemans.com/


TICKET INFO: 800-626-7223
(scroll down & choose Corral Parking Packages & choose Corvette Corral:
http://www.sebringraceway.com/12hr_tickets.lasso


Sebring Entry List
http://www.alms.com/sites/default/files/races/entry_lists/Sebring Entry_0.pdf


Spotters Guide: (03/12/13)
Spotter Guides

Corvette Corral:
http://www.alms.com/sites/default/f.../2013 ALMS Corvette Corral SIR Schedule_0.pdf

Sebring Schedule:
http://www.alms.com/sites/default/files/schedules/Sebring Event Schedule.pdf

Sebring Map:
http://www.alms.com/sites/default/files/races/track_maps/Sebring Track Map.pdf

Sebring Team Communications:
lastturnclub.com

WiFi Communications Map:
http://www.imsaracing.net/2012/events/sebring/Sebring Racetrack WiFi Coverage Map.pdf

WEATHER:
NOAA National Weather Service


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From Sebring:

[h=1]Corvette Heads Epic GT Field-
Six Manufacturers to Battle[/h]

Corvette will be among the favorites to win.​

In what could be the best GT battle in Sebring's six decades of endurance racing, six manufacturers will battle at Sebring's legendary once-around-the-clock classic. American muscle will be well represented as Chevrolet Corvette and Dodge Viper battle against European high performance legends Ferrari, Porsche, BMW and Aston Martin.
Corvette has won at Sebring seven times during the ALMS era, but all five of their competitors have also won at Sebring, with BMW winning last year's race. The GT battle will likely go down to the wire, just like 2007 when the final margin was less than one second after 12 hours of racing.

 

[6 Shooter]

It'd be great ta see back ta back championships...

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[6 Shooter]

Corvette Racing Team-C6 Corvette-ZR1 Corvette-American Le Mans Series

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[O Vette]

6 shooter, thanks for that great picture and schedule link. Been a long winter and I can't wait to get this season underway. Want to see the Vettes take this race to start off on a high note.

 

[O Vette]

It seems the TV coverage for Sebring is a bit sketchy. It starts at 10:30 am runs for a few hours and then there is a break. Resumes in the afternoon and then stops around 7:30 pm. Then, it picks up again at 10:30 pm (after the race has already ended) and shows the last few hours of the race on tape delay. That is ridiculous. Why not show the entire race live from start to finish.

 

[cor123]

85 ALMS CLASS WINS ​

AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES​

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CORVETTE RACING ADVANCE​

61[SUP]ST[/SUP] ANNUAL MOBIL 1 TWELVE HOURS OF SEBRING​

SEBRING INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY​

SEBRING, FLORIDA​

MARCH 16, 2013​

DID YOU KNOW? Both the 2014 Corvette Stingray coupe and convertible are powered by the new LT1 6.2L V-8, with an estimated 450-hp and 450 lb-ft of torque. As no structural reinforcements are required for the convertible, both models share almost identical power-to-weight ratios. The LT1 combines several advanced technologies, including direct injection, Active Fuel Management and continuously variable valve timing to support an advanced combustion system designed to balance power and efficiency.
CORVETTE RACING & TEAM CHEVY SOCIAL MEDIA: Connect with Corvette Racing and Team Chevy on social media. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/TeamChevy, follow us on Twitter @CorvetteRacing and @TeamChevy, and add +TeamChevy into your Google+ circles
CORVETTE RACING FOR THE FANS AT SEBRING INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY:
• Fans can visit the Corvette Racing Display in the Sebring International Raceway in the midway area, and the Chevrolet Ride and Drive will be located in the Skid Pad.
• Fans can check out great Chevrolet vehicles including: 2014 Silverado, 2014 Impala, Volt, Malibu, Traverse LTZ, Sonic Hatchback and Spark.
• On Saturday, March 16, fans will be able to see the C7 Corvette Stingray at the display.
• Fans can see a sample of engines, parts and accessories available for purchase from Chevrolet at their local Chevrolet dealer.
• Other activities at the Corvette Racing Display include a variety of interactive games for adults and kids.
• Display hours of operation: Thurs. March 14[SUP]th[/SUP] – 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Fri. March 15[SUP]th[/SUP] – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sat. March 16[SUP]th[/SUP] - 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• Ride and Drive hours of operation: Fri. March 15[SUP]th[/SUP] 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sat. March 16[SUP]th[/SUP] 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
CORVETTE RACING IN AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES (ALMS) COMPETITION:
• Corvette Racing has 85 ALMS class victories, making it the most successful team in American Le Mans Series history.
• Corvette Racing has nine Manufacturer and Team Championships, and eight Drivers Championships.
• They were the Michelin Green X Challenge GT Manufacturer and Team Champions in 2012.
CHEVROLET ON THE TRACK—SEBRING INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY:
• Chevrolet drivers have seven Sebring 12-Hour class wins at Sebring International Raceway (2002-04, 2006-09).
• Corvette Racing drivers finished 1-2 in the Sebring 12-Hour race three times (2007-09).
• Corvette Racing has qualified first in class 9 times at Sebring.
• 2013 marks Corvette’s 57[SUP]th[/SUP] year in international road racing. John Fitch and Walt Hansgen drove a Corvette to a Class B victory at the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1956, the first step onto the world stage that established Chevy's sports car as a contender in top-level competition.
CORVETTE RACING at SEBRING INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY – DOUG FEHAN, Corvette Racing Program Manager
"Sebring has so much importance and not just from an historic perspective. You have to remember it is the inaugural race of the 2013 ALMS season. Every manufacturer has worked all winter to present their most competitive product to both their fans and their adversaries. Along with all this, it is Corvette's 60th Anniversary year and all of the world will be watching. Don't forget, when you are the reigning champions, everyone has you in their sights. This year's 12 Hours of Sebring has the potential to be a monumental battle and all of us at Corvette Racing are fully prepared to defend our crown."

Chevrolet American Le Mans Series Statistics​

Manufacturers and Team Championships
Total (2001-2008, 2012): 9
24 Hours of Le Mans Class Wins
Total (2001-02, 2004-06, 2009, 2011): 7
Drivers Championships
Total (2002-2008, 2012): 8
2012 Event Victories
(Long Beach, Laguna Seca, Mid-Ohio, Virgina International Raceway): 4

Connect with Team Chevy on social media. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/TeamChevy, follow us on Twitter @TeamChevy, and add +TeamChevy into your Google+ circles.

 

[Tuna]

Looks like GT qualifying at Sebring went something like this:

Ferrari
Vette
Aston
Aston
Vette
Viper

 

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CORVETTE RACING QUALIFIES BOTH TEAMS IN TOP 5 AT SEBRING

(SEBRING, Fla., March 15, 2013) – Oliver Gavin, driver of the No. 4 GT Compuware Corvette C6.R, qualified second (1:58.934, 113.206 mph) in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) GT class for the 61st Annual Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring at Sebring International Raceway – just 0.119 seconds off the pole. Antonio Garcia qualified fifth (1:59:348, 112.813 mph) in the No. 3 GT Compuware Corvette C6.R.

“I’m happy with what we’ve got,” Gavin said following his qualifying effort around the 3.74-mile track. “Yes, I’d like to have the pole, but this is a 12-hour event, it’s not a sprint. I think we can almost start in the back and still win this race. But, I’m pleased with the position we’ve got. I’m happy with our car.”

Garcia, too, is optimistic about the 2013 season opener following Friday’s qualifying session.

“That wasn’t the perfect lap; I just couldn’t get the perfect lap together like I should have,” Garcia said. “But, that’s not a big deal. It’s a long race and we’ll see about it tomorrow.”

Gavin and Tommy Milner, who won the 2012 ALMS drivers’ championship, will team with Richard Westbrook in the No. 4 Corvette C6.R for this weekend’s event. Garcia, Jan Magnussen and Jordan Taylor will drive the No. 3 Corvette C6.R.

“Going through the race tomorrow, I think our car’s going to come more and more to us,” said Gavin, who has four class wins and eight class podium finishes at Sebring. “The track’s going to come more and more to us. That’s from our years of experience from working here, driving here, racing here, competing here. You get a feel for it.

“I think that we’re in good shape. I feel confident. Our team has been doing seven-second pit stops. When you look at stuff like that, you go, ‘That’s pretty cool.’ As a driver, you know that when you come in for your stop, each time – boom – they’re going to be right there. It gives you a lot of confidence.”

Corvette Racing, the defending series Manufacturer and Team champions, has seven class victories at Sebring since 2002.

Gianmaria Bruni, driver of the No. 62 GTFerrari F458 Italia, won his third consecutive pole at Sebring.

The 2013 Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring starts at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 16. GT Qualifying is at 1:35 p.m. on Friday.

 

[6 Shooter]

Congrats to the Corvette Racing Team!