Club Arnage

 After being asked a few times on Saturday night if I was going to Sebring 0r not next year  Mrs U is now insisting that I go ;D.

So here it is the Sebring 2010 thread.

Who's going and when?

As per this year, I'll probably be in Florida, but depends on other lures as to whether I get to the race or not.

Must say, I need less persuading than George!

I'm planning on going, already looking into flights once in a while. :)

They should be starting their sales soon, looked today but not on yet.

Not sure if I am going, I want to and have a pass but a little undecided, not sure about the time off either.

>Martini...LB

Going.

I also have 2 hotel rooms near the Orlando airport Wednesday night, if that helps anyone.  If you have an air mattress, you're welcome to pull up some floor and join us.  :)

I'll be going.

Kirsten and will be there, already have the flights booked and time off work scheduled.
Fax

If it is at all possible I shall be there.  If it's not I suspect I will suffer a major sense of humour failure.

Dx

Oh, go on then!!  ;D

Would be rude not to make it 9 in a row, just need to keep an eye out for the flight sales later this month hopefully.

BA Sale now on but prices higher then last year so waiting on Virgin Atlantics sale.

Well the sales have not really taken off as previous years, but, there is a glimmer of hope on the horizon.

Although I do not think I am not going this year, I have still been looking at prices, sad I know.

The upshot is I have found £346 from London which is pretty good, this is at www.skyscanner.net their car hire is pretty good as well £98 for a compact.

>Martini...

Anyone got spare MB Classic tickets?

Anyone got any spare rose petals to scatter in front of me? (Bob U will get the joke ;))

 ;D

Still turning left then Andy?

So, own up then. Who's booked flights and when? I am about to confirm a booking for V027/ V028 out Wednesday back Sunday. Will it be the usual suspects. Mark, Rick, Andy?

Booked yesterday

Out on Saturday 13th back Monday 22nd.

Arriving early to go to Amelia Island on Sunday 14th,
Sebring Tuesday night,
Shuttle Launch Thursday
Sebring again thursday night - sunday morning

Flying with Virgin Dislexic out of Manchester

Booked!

Amsterdam     Londen,Gatwick     British Airways BA 8112     13/03/10 09:20     13/03/10 09:30
Londen,Gatwick    Orlando,Intl fl    British Airways BA 2037    13/03/10 11:40    13/03/10 16:25
Orlando,Intl fl    Londen,Gatwick    British Airways BA 2036    21/03/10 19:35    22/03/10 07:35
Londen,Gatwick    Amsterdam      British Airways BA 8113    22/03/10 09:00    22/03/10 11:15

what price did you pay in the end?

Our tickets for the race arrived in the mail today, wohoo!  A little over two month's to go.
Fax

Hey John!
Dave and Ricardo are nailed-on for Sebring this year too. Rich gets in to O'town on Thursday evening - his first Mobil 12 Hours, in advance of his 30th Le Mans this year. We'll be at the track Friday lunchtime - usual place.....
Matt

Great news Matt, haven't seen either of them in such a long time, will be great to catch up (and they can finally meet the Mrs).  We'll be arriving at the circuit early race morning as usual and then crashing overnight per last year.  We've got a two o'clock flight out of Tampa back to Cincy, so we'll have to scoot early Sunday morning.
Fax

Hi Fax,
          Sounds like a Splash & Dash to me. I plan to arrive Wednesday and stay until Sunday morning.
I will be camping in my usual area.

Phil

Matt,

Have you checked your messages recently.

Thanks.
Chris

Hi Phil,
Might be able to talk Kirsten into heading over Friday night, I don't think we can get in the gate until seven or so Friday evening with Saturday only passes though.  We'll see, may depend on weather, if it rains Friday, we'll see you Sat. morning ;D
Looking forward to seeing the whole crew, especially after the Petit was such a clunker.
Fax

Fax - are you saying it's poss to get in on Friday with Saturday only passes???

Hi Smokie, yes, you can enter the grounds at eight Friday evening with a Saturday only pass.
http://www.sebringraceway.com/faqs.lasso
Fax

Message sent, Chris.

13 hours of coverage on Motors TV for those of us who can't make it

For a 12 hour race, that's not bad!!

whoohoo! ticket booked as well!

same flight as Marius and QV,

so looking forward to seeing you all again this year :)

Note to self: Get your sh*t together Phil!
 Phil

So, what's the final head-count then? And who's coming in through MCO and would like to make a pit-stop at the FoF for light, post-flight refreshment?
Anyone clear on what Cutler R. and Every M. are doing this time around? RV again?
Happy to offer myself and 'the boy' for local taxi duties and bed and board (for those I know real well) up until the Thursday preceding race weekend.
As usual, I gratefully accept PG Tips tea bags, Sure roll-on deoderant and Resolve, in exchange for services and goods rendered.
Sadly, I think my work schedule may rule-out another River Ranch adventure (nor have I been ivited back, more to the point!) - but we'll see.
Chop - PM me with your O'town hotel details and I'll make sure we don't miss each other this time.
All the best everyone - safe travels - see you next month - going to be a good one!
 

Hi Matt

I don't think Rick has confirmed his flights yet, but I am flying in on Friday 12th, together with Woollyu who is one of The Brethren who is doing his first Sebring. His cousin lives in Lakeland so I'm not sure whether she's picking him up from MCO or whther he's heading to River Ranch. Gish has been on the road a lot lately but hoping to catch up with him this weekend to confirm his plans. So 95% certain I'll be at the FoF on the Friday evening. Probably heading straight down to River Ranch that night, but if Gish isn't getting there until the Saturday then I mayt well take you up on your very generous offer, subject to supplying the necessary UK products of course!! :-)

And I'm sure you are of course invited to River Ranch, I think they've just not got round to individual invites!

I'm gutted I cant make this year... work or lack of has fcuked my mission.  :-[

 In case anyone cares. I am flying into Miami on the 16th to help Pidge load all the "stuff" he brings. We will be on site at Sebring on Wednesday afternoon. Matt eventually i will make it to O town but not this trip. Lord Pig Pen sorry to hear you are unable to attend I know you have been planning to attend for some time now.
 To the rest of you; see you at the track
Canada Phil

Dirk3D, MarcQV, knetter and me will fly in on 13th, landing around 16:30. Will pick up a rental with the four of us, maybe grab a bite at FoF, and then head down to River Ranch. And then just go with the beerflow. :)

Matt, I think he means the 13th!! but the rest pretty much sums it up. Can we bring you anything from the hollandland? Some cheese perhaps, sjmoke and a waffel, bong and a blitz, Crepe and a sjigar? See you at the racetrack, is the boy bringing his poison again?

Outbound to Orlando on Virgin VS015 on Wed 17th - anyone else on that one?

With a hectic schedule, including the obligatory near-week in Key West, I've not yet worked out quite where Sebring fits in - it could be that I just drop in on Saturday, primarily to say HI to y'all, or it may be that I come directly there from Orlando on arrival for the Wed night.

I know Chris is thinking about doing the shuttle launch on the Thursday, is anyone else?

I am considering it, but not sure yet!

Hi Roy
I'm guessing you have rental car etc organized - as suggested by Marius, do you envisage stopping for a quick beer before heading off to River Ranch? If so, let me know and I'll have Jay (owner of FoF) roll out the red carpet and get the 'gator tails on the grill.
Feel free to bring me as much ganja as you can stuff in your suitcase - but be careful about stuff like cheese - US Immigration and Customs don't like you to import dairy products.
Yes indeed, the boy will be along to perform driving duties and to pour our drinks for us. His "Liquid Meth" has become a bit of a Turn 10 institution and I believe he is planning on a production run to rival JPC's Tropicoma output.
We will be getting a little more organized this year ourselves. Rather than just hauling up in the Suburban, we are renting a large box truck and will be bringing a generator, large fridge/freezer, gas grill, lighting, hi-fi and lounge furniture. As we all know, turning up at T10 empty-handed is rude and offensive, so we will also have a fairly sizeable quantity of black beer and red meat to share with our American pals, who have been so generous to us over the years.
We also have a guest of honour - my brother-in-law, Ricardo, who this year celebrates his first 12 Hours of Sebring and his 30th consecutive 24 Hours of Le Mans. Cause for a celebration.
I'm doing a cooking test-run tonight - it's the Superbowl and I'm going to try out some new chicken-wing creations in advance of the 12 Hours weekend.
See you soon!

OK Mark - keep me posted...

Well? How were the wings? ;D

Oh sh*t, Randy - have we got some tasty wings for you guys!
We did Ginger teryaki, mesquite, scooter, honey BBQ, sweet chiili, ho-sin, the frickin' works.
Dave is in Miami sulking - he's down here from Indy, so not happy tonight - but looking forward to seeing you guys next month.
We got lots of wings, brother - and some nice steals as last year too.
I'm going to attempt a curry dish too - chicken balti - Queen Victoria, very fine gentleman.....

Wow Matt, I can't wait. YUMMY!

Jerri & I look forward to seeing everybody SOON!

-Lee

Hello Matt,.
We would love for yourself and Seth to join in the festivities at R.R., .. ;D 8)

It seems as though everyone has secured their flights and begun planning... 8)
I was able to tied down Gish last night long enough to discuss planning and logistics...
We are planning to arrive at R.R. sometime on Sat. to prepare...

Mark will be arriving on the Fri.... If we need to make arrangements?? Mark, pls let me know.

I know that the rest of you arrive Sat 17:00 ish... And will leave it up to you guys when you
would like to come out.?
As you know, it is difficult to leave camp once you arrive. So we were hoping if
at all possible that all of you could arrive at the front gate at the same time?
This will help us to coordinate entry, and transport back to camp..
Pls let me know how this sounds...

So looking forward to seeing everyone...
Cheers,
Mike

Mike,

not sure what Mark plans after his touchdown on friday, but the 4 of us Dutchies plan to get a rental at Orlando, grab a bite at the FoF, and then head off for R.R. The 4 off us are all on the same flight, and will therefore also get the rental together. So arrival all at the same time isn't a problem for us.

Cheers, see you in LESS then 5 weeks!

Hey Mike. I assume someone has checked that it's not the Spring Gobbler that weekend??

Lol.. ;D..   We got lucky this year,,, It does'nt start till the 15th.... 8)

Bad news guys. Tonight is the yes or no night. What with home ownership and change of job I probably can't afford it. Will keep you posted though.  :'(

Hi Mike
Great to hear from you - and thanks so much for the kind invite. I have to say that even though some of the antics at last year's River Ranch get-together (mostly perpetrated by Mr Gish - and mostly involving your Blazer) scared the bejeezus out of me, it was a great weekend away. I'm not sure that I'm able to make it this time, because my work schedule is kinda crazy - but if there is any way, we'll be there. I'm pretty sure Seth will be up for it, come what may.
Thanks again, buddy - really appreciate the thought.
JPC - if you need to stay at my gaff on the Friday night you get into MCO (March 12th) and then pile-in with the Dutch guys for the ride to River Ranch, on the Saturday, if I can't make it, then just say the word.

This is not good news - if you can get over here, we'll take care of the rest. It's not like you haven't helped me out in the past.

That is bad news Rick. I better start looking for alternative accomodation.

Panic Over!

Flying out with Melissa on Friday 12th on BA, Flying back on Monday the 22nd.

Plans to be sorted tonight.

Whaooooo!!

Looks good, have fun.

see - nopanic  ;D

Great news Rick!!!




Lol..  ;D.....And to be honest,, I was scared myself!! :o..   

Be sure to let Seth know he is more than welcome..

Cheers

I see the official poster has been unveiled...
(http://www.sebringraceway.com/sebring_news/news_images/Poster-2010-big.jpg)

Nice - looks good.

The Turn 10 guys - immortalized.  Cool.  :)

With CA and Dutch flags. How cool is that?

And a Team JPC Flag!  ;D

Fame at last, for you flag bearers!!
Have fun.

That's terrific, Roger did a nice job with this years art.  All it needs is a marshal stuck face down in a stack of tires. ;D
Fax

Awesome. I do not recall the poster ever being anything other than the front straight before. ?
Canada Phil

Top left corner looks like this:

(http://www.drinkingforholland.com/Paddy/SebringTurn10.jpg)

Frikkin' cool! 8)

Surely that must be directly from a photo? Now Paddy has blown it up, there are some very recognisable shapes and stances there, even though "fat guy with beer in hand" is a safe bet for any artists to include!!  ;D ::)

Whatever, it's fantastic!

The guy with beer in hand looks like the  tropicana creator to me :)

JPC? I'm not sure he'd be vertical for long enough  ;D ;D

Randy - do you have a sleeveless grey t shirt?

I do now ! ;D

It looks like "Chainsaw Bob" to me...

-Lee

....and I think I know exactly where you'll be standing at the start of the race!  ;)

Hi Phil,

Since I have been going in 2002 the following have been on the program cover / poster.

2002  - Front straight , old cars and drivers for the 50th,
2003 - Turns 3 and 4 , Bentley and Champion Audi,
2004 - Front straight , Champion Audi,
2005 - Front straight, Dyson, Audi, etc,
2006 - Hairpin, Porsche RS Spyder,
2007 - Turn 15 Gendebien Bend / Airport, Audi, Porsche etc,
2008 - Front straight, Audi, Orange groves etc,
2009 - Front straight pits,  Peugeot, Dyson etc,
2010 - TURN 10, Drayson, Acura etc,

Hi Chris,
            Thanks...atleast most of them were the front straight ;D In the pictue I see Sandy and Doris and a bunch of fat guys drinking beer. I am in there somewhere ... in my mind anyway.
 The highrise bench next door was 2008 I think. Someone else to correct me this time ;D
 Phil

The high rise bench was there in 2007 and 2008, these guys are always next to T10.

Just seen a "might attend" from SB for the F-Troop pre Sebring bash. Is there something he hasn't told us?

OK So the which flight post:-

Rick and Melissa:
12th March           LGW-MCO        BA2037     11.40-16.25
22nd March           MCO-LGW        BA2036     19.35-07.35

Please add your flight details so we can make sure we meet in Airports etc.

QV, Dirk, knetter and me will be there a day later, and leave a day earlier. Same flighttimes though. ;)

OK So the which flight post:-

Rick and Melissa:
12th March           LGW-MCO        BA2037     11.40-16.25
22nd March           MCO-LGW        BA2036     19.35-07.35

JPC and Woolly
12th March           LGW-MCO        VS027     11.15-15.40
21st March           MCO-LGW        VS028    19.05-07.55

Please add your flight details so we can make sure we meet in Airports etc.

This calls for a spreadsheet!!   ;D

What for three replies?

OK So the which flight post:-

Rick and Melissa:
12th March           LGW-MCO        BA2037     11.40-16.25
22nd March           MCO-LGW        BA2036     19.35-07.35

JPC and Woolly
12th March           LGW-MCO        VS027     11.15-15.40
21st March           MCO-LGW        VS028    19.05-07.55

Bob.
17th March           LGW-MCO        VS027     11:15-15:40
21st March           MCO-LGW        VS028     19:05-07:55

That leaves me 5 minutes to get to work in Wycombe ::)

Please add your flight details so we can make sure we meet in Airports etc

This is not my photoshop doing. The artist (Roger Warrick) has sent me this file. What a great guy! (http://forum.drinkingforholland.com/images/smiles/icon_thumbsup.gif)

OK So the which flight post:-

Rick and Melissa:
12th March           LGW-MCO        BA2037     11.40-16.25
22nd March           MCO-LGW        BA2036     19.35-07.35

JPC and Woolly
12th March           LGW-MCO        VS027     11.15-15.40
21st March           MCO-LGW        VS028    19.05-07.55

Bob.
17th March           LGW-MCO        VS027     11:15-15:40
21st March           MCO-LGW        VS028     19:05-07:55

Dutch Squadron:
13th March           AMS-LGW        BA8112     09.20-09.30
                          LGW-MCO        BA2037     11.40-16.25
21nd March           MCO-LGW        BA2036     19.35-07.35
                          LGW-AMS        BA8113      09.00-11.15


Please add your flight details so we can make sure we meet in Airports etc

Rick and Melissa:
12th March           LGW-MCO        BA2037     11.40-16.25
22nd March           MCO-LGW        BA2036     19.35-07.35

JPC and Woolly
12th March           LGW-MCO        VS027     11.15-15.40
21st March           MCO-LGW        VS028    19.05-07.55

Bob.
17th March           LGW-MCO        VS027     11:15-15:40
21st March           MCO-LGW        VS028     19:05-07:55

Dutch Squadron:
13th March           AMS-LGW        BA8112     09.20-09.30
                          LGW-MCO        BA2037     11.40-16.25
21nd March           MCO-LGW        BA2036     19.35-07.35
                          LGW-AMS        BA8113      09.00-11.15

Smokie
17th March           LGW-MCO        VS027     11:15-15:40 (see you at Gatwick Bob!!)
27th March           MCO-LGW        VS016     20:50-09:40

Its up to 5 now!

F

Phil,

Woo Hoo.  I'm neither vain nor seeing things.  I'm there!   ;D ;D ;D

Dx

Meant to say does anyone need Gatwick parking at the Towers?

Just to the right of the post supporting the turn 10 sign, if I'm not mistaken.

Yes please, was going to call you over the weekend, probably still will!

was thinking about driving down the night before so we could visit that Real Ale/Cider pub??

I want to go, I want to go, I want to go, I want to go, I want to go, I want to go, I want to go, I want to go, I want to go, I want to go, I want to go, I want to go, I want to go, I want to go...... :(

It's a shame you can't make it, Rex. From what I've heard about you, you'd fit right in at Sebring. Not to worry, they run it every year.

So, just to recap, Mark, Woolly, Rick and Melissa get in on Friday 12th. Would you care to meet for a post-flight tipple? My current car is just about big enough to fit you all in, for a short run to The Fish on Fire. I need to know now, if anyone needs a roof over their head that Friday evening, so please shout-up. I can accommodate Rick and Melissa or Mark and Wooly (if you guys don't mind sharing a room), but I can't cater for all of you in one go.

Similarly, would the Dutch contingent like to grab a beer after you get wheels down on that Saturday?

Bob/Jeff, same question - are you hitting the bricks as soon as you arrive - will you need a pitstop for the night? Let me know.

I need to let the missiz know what to expect in the way of home invasion, so please give me an idea about your plans.
Best wishes to all - looking forward to seeing you soon.

Cheers Matt...  one year Pig Pen Racing will hit Turn 10! Little fat drunk man miles from home!

Hi Matt,

we plan on grabbing a bite at FoF, before we head on for River Ranch. Guess we'll manage an 6-6.30 pm arrangement at FoF, as long as knetter isn't wearing his mullet. Then it will take a bit more time. ;)

Hi Matt. Thanks for the kind offer. I will be heading straight to Sebring after picking up a car at MCO. First thing Thursday Morning I will be off to watch the shuttle launch with Rick and Mellissa and we will need to use my car as the RV will be parked at Turn 10. A pre return flight drink at the FOF would be great, the blackened grouper sandwich I had there last year was bloody fantastic.

Thanks Matt, I'm already spoilt for choice - I'm collecting a car at MCO then either going to the track, or to meet George in Fort Myers area, or to stay with George's bro in Orlando then to the launch the next day.

So thanks, but no thanks - much appreciated though!

Thanks Matt,

Although I do fancy the idea of meeting up with you and the Dutch for a drink at FOF on Saturday, my head is saying its not a good idea as I have  140 mile trip up to Jacksonville to make after a 10 hour flight, so I had better decline and hit the road straight out of the airport.

Regards
Chris

We are thinking of doing River Ranch at somepoint over the weekend but need to back in Orlando on Sunday Night/Monday Morning. Is there anyone that can give us a ride down and a lift back? Will add to beer fund as required!

Come on Pig Pen, Do it now!
We are acustomed to little fat drunk men miles from home!
Its our specialty.

Greg, Mike and Randy aren't getting to River Ranch until Saturday morning so heading straight down on Friday night isn't an option. Julian flies in on Friday as well (although at the later time of about 20.45 I think)

Definately up for a visit to the FoF, it's become a tradition!  :)

I'll check with Julian and Woolly what we are likely to do after that. Might be that Shamrock comes up with Julian's car to meet him so we might head off down that way. Or we might head down to Lakeland where Woolly's cousin lives. Otherwise we'll just grab a cheap hotel room like before!

What's the place next to the FoF like Matt?

Yeh, come on Rex, you know it makes sense

La Quinta? I've never stayed there, (obviously), but I suspect the quality of the amenities increases in direct proportion to the amount of Beer on Fire you consume.
Seriously, It's a budget motel, so don't expect the Ritz. I know Hardpoint and Chop stayed there a couple of years ago, so they might give you a better review.
If it will help, I'll scoot down there and see if I can get you a room rate - but as already stated, you are more than welcome to stay at my place, if you can hack being snarled at by the dog....
Let me know

Actully I think LPP would fit in better with F-Troop....we can find him a piano for the stage!

A piano? what for?

I think Rex had a hand in this

It's not bad, especially after an obscene amount of booze is consumed at FoF. Like Matt said, it's a budget hotel but it was clean enough and the bed wasn't bad. We stayed there twice and I don't remember having a bad experience.

^ And you can book it though Hotwire for substantially less than the rack rate.  There's some black magic involved with that process, though.  Mark - if you want to book there, let me know and we'll get it done.

D'oh - just went on to book my tickets, and advance purchase finished yesterday. I can still pre-book at full price plus $8 sending, even though I'll use Will Call. So

Q1: do they run out of tickets, if I left buying it until I arrived?

Q2: Is there anyone not going until later in the week who wants to "sell" me use of their ticket (entry + parking) so I can get in on Wed and leave (maybe) Fri morning?

Run out of tickets, are you kidding, there are over 160,000 peole there don't you know LOL ! 60,000 if you are lucky more like.
Never going to run out of tickets. Just buy when you get there and save yourself the $8

Geoff, you have PM

Cheers Bob...
Indeed the Piano was mine, well not actuall mine but came from my dads Masonic Lodge, Hengist in Bournemouth and had been there for over 50 years unused. The timber was very well seasoned and she burned a treat on the Sunday night.
A fitting end, from the Masons to the Brethren ;D
A big thanks also goes to Robspot for transporting it down along with our lovely 3 piece suites in the Robspot Racing van with the tail lift.

Has anyone else had an upright Piano at a race event? Baby Grand Next!!

I really want to be there but funds wont permit this year.. unless a sponsorship  can be arranged... heheh

Oh sh*t.

http://www.sebringfans.com/forums/index.php/topic,1879.0.html

Plan B, whatever that is

Sounds like more beer called for Bob  ;D

If there is a god, then I HATE YOU ! >:(

Wouldn't have minded seeing it, but quite pleased it's off really - like many short lived events the experience is probably outweighed by the anticipation, and, more to the point, I'm now left with one less option to consider.

Plan B??

Drop the hire car??  ???

Plan Beer I guess. ;D

Like alibongo says;

Plan Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer  (http://www.sebringfans.com/forums/Smileys/SFBigSet/beer.gif)

That is the most ignorant post ever!! ???....And I'm American....lol

Nothing ignorant about it Mike, just my own feelings bearing in mind events on my last two holidays have been cancelled or postponed by mother nature !

But as they say, you can't book the weather can you.

Anyone who was at Road Atlanta back in the autumn doesn't need to be reminded of what a bitch mother nature can be. ;)
Fax

agreed!

That weekend almost made me not want to go to races anymore...... almost.  ;)

What can a Sebring virgin expect on the track Wed / Thur / Fri? IIRC from last year pretty much constant action with 6 or 7 support races? How much practise / qually time do the 12 hr field get? How long before the race is the schedule likely to be published? Thanks

Already done.

$$s arrived today - $1.7275 - ordered a few months back :)

The schedule for the week can be found here.

http://www.americanlemans.com/files/events/2010/1/2010_Sebring_Schedule.pdf

Hi Fisherman,
                   Lots of track activity. Note support races are Friday. Wednesday is practice for all the series.
I suggest you move around a lot to see what all the track looks like and find your own favorite spots.
Visit the paddock too to find your favorite teams location. Yes I know it takes a bit of getting used to the access ALMS allows. Thursday night practice. Schedule your time to go into town for spplies or you will miss something you want to see.
 See you there
Phil

Pidgeon has asked me to remind his CA friends that we will be camping in the same area as other years. If available. behind the concession stands in the vicinity of the "security compound" Look for the many flags.
Legendary breakfast (pidgeon eggs ;D) and comeradery are on offer. Tent space available for waifs and strays ;D
Canada Phil

Hi Fisherman, we'll look forward to having you at Sebring this year.  Don't worry too much about schedules.  Everything is accessible so you can plan what you want to see and do next while your there.  Lot's to see and many people to meet.  If you have questions, just ask anyone, most people will be very helpful and are proud of our little event in the middle of Florida.  Get a program at the gate, that will help you with track layout and will include an up to date schedule for quick reference plus driver line up. 

Feel free to ask any other questions you might have and enjoy being a virgin. 

The post I never wanted to write...

I can't make it this year.   :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

Uni has put paid to any racing fun I may have been able to have this year.

I know you'll all have a great time but could someone please ensure vast amounts of cider and vodka are consumed on my behalf?  I'd hate for the ABC to be overstocked.   ;D

Oh, and could someone please pick up a poster for me?  Will work out the logistics of getting it to NZ after the race?

Dx

Consider it done 8)

I have the same feelings Dx.... But I doubt there will be as much Vodka drunk as if we were there!! AND THATS TRUTH!! PP

Good point, well made.   ;D

Dx

Cheers Bob.  You're a star.   :-*

Dx

True....But I will still pour out some sugar and tip a few back in your honor!!! ;D ;)

Cheers

Hi Doris,
            Sorry to hear you will not be there this year. I will help with the cider consumption for you.
Cider for breakfast has become a bit of a tradition well atleast before noon.
Phil

I will keep up the tradition of the Goodmorning Dickens cider! Not much of a Wodka drinker, will keep it to Captain and coke!

Well if you're not going, I'm not going!

Be that way Andy, If that's your attitude I'm not going to Le Mans, so there.

-Lee  :angel:

Lee, are you sure. The way the doller is going at present you could even afford to race your own team there!

Thanks again to all for their advice, ESTA complete, just need to get some dollars & I reckon we're ready to go, should be landed by this time in 2 weeks.
My condolences to the friends of Norm.

Goddayam! We did a trial run at the FoF this afternoon - just to make sure everything is in order for the arrival of our English/Dutch friends next week. Let me reassure you that the Teriyaki Wings, Chicken Quesedillas and Blackened Grouper are just as good as they have always been (can't vouch for the Sebring Sirloin, which I think is a marketing ploy to palm off excess shoe leather).
I drank a silly amount of 'merican draft and got a little sunburned - but this is a burden I have to bear in the name of quality control for my Sebring-bound friends.
I had words with Jay Herrington (mine host) and he's assured me that you will all get the VIP deal ( i.e. less likely to get shot to death than us locals). BRING IT ON!!!!!!!!

I remember the shoe leather steak well.  Must have been sober.   :(

Dx

Matt, we truely appreciate you carrying out the quality control visit for us. By 'merican Draft I assume you mean "Sex in a canoe?" I am a little concerned to not hear how some of the other beverages are being controlled there. Is the Sam Adams still on draft and being served at the correct temperature, how about the Yeungling? Are the 9th Street Runners Band worthy of our audienece? How is Bob's Dancing Pig?

I know it's a bit of a burden but I feel as though we must send you back down there at least once, possibly four times, before our arrival on Friday afternoon! Purely for research purposes you understand :)

I wish I could help Matt out somehow.   :(



 ;D

It's a dirty job, but someone's gotta do it.
When I arrived yesterday lunch-time, Jay was up a ladder fettling the FoF sign. He was removing the proclamaition "Cornholing Here on Tuesdays!" Apparently the local cops had asked him to take it down because it was causing traffic problems with passing motorists stopping to take pictures of it.
I was extremely disappointed to learn that this reference to matters of the cornhole was somewhat different to my understanding of the term. Apparently it is a game of skill involving bean-bags - what a let-down.
I partook of the draft Budweiser, as they don't offer Guinness. Regardless of slurs about how crap it is deemed to be by you folks from the old country, it still gets you hammered if you drink enough of it - and I don't consider myself to be a beer pooftah, just yet.
Unfortunately, today I am sporting a most unflattering one-sided sunburn, rather like Richard Dryfuss in Close Encounters. This, I blame on 'forgetfulness' in rotating myself in order to get evenly browned (like a chicken in a rotisserie, you understand.)
FoF have Sam Adams in bottles and I'm not sure about the Jingling because I never drink the stuff.
Similarly, I avoid the Dancin' Pig, because I'm not partial to pulled pork - but my friends who are, swear by it.
If you cats need picking-up from the airport, I'm happy to oblige, but I'm not a f**k*ng mystic, so let me know your requirements. Those bearing PG Tips teabags, Migraleve and Sure Roll-On deodorant will be given preferential treatment, as always.
Safe travels Sebringites - see you all soon.
Laters

I cornholed in Birmingham AL last June, with a realtor and his buddy!! It's good fun when pi$$ed, just like many pub games...

Mr Morgan, what you get up to in the privacy of your own hotel room is up to you.  You were, I assume, a consenting adult?

None of us were very sober, including the driver.

But I was sober enough to know it was just the corn which was holed...

Oh dear! Cornhole is a game invented right here in Cincinnati's western suburbs.  Apparently our good 'ole boys in Western Hills get too pissed to safely throw horseshoes, so they wisely decided chucking bean bags full of cracked corn at holes cut into bits a plywood was a better idea.  Got to be careful about who you tell that you play cornhole though....
We'll be at Sebring bright & early Sat. morning.  Probably hit Ollie Oyster up in Hudson Beach Friday night, best seafood dive I've ever gotten sh*t-faced in, and the oysters defy description.
Fax

Hudson Beach ?

Hey Randy,
Yeah, up in the Tampa area.  Kirsten & I are flying in Wed. and staying with my aunt & uncle just north of Tampa.  We'll hit the road about five-ish Saturday morning for Sebring.  Give me a shout Friday night (I drop you a PM with my cell number) and let us know if you need us to pick up any supplies on the way in Saturday morning, KT & I will show up loaded with some beer & munchies.
Fax

Are you sure it was Birmingham AL in June and not Gay Key West in March?

Dx

For anyone that may be interested, Lynyrd Skynyrd are playing in Plant City Florida (Just off I4 before you get to Tampa) on Sunday 14th March at the Plant City Strawberry Festival. Tickets cost $25 - $30.

I went to see them last night in Manchester and they were awesume. Just a shame I can't make the date in Florida as I think 210 miles in 2 hours might be pushing it a bit. ;D

Err, that sounds like a very familiar quote from Matt Harper in the early hours one Fall as we left Indy bound for the Mid Ohio ALMS race.  I was Han Solo.  He was Chewbacca.  Warp drive was engaged.

Matt Harper - is now Chewbacca  ;D

I have ridden with Matt & Dave Harper, AKA Hans & Chewie in the Millenium Falcon, cleverly disguised as a Volvo estate, on the Peage, and yes, we were travelling at lightspeed....Whoosh!
Fax

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Matt Harper - is now Chewbacca  ;D
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I think I see the resemblance  ;D


Have a good time y'all, watch out for the rednecks

Wish I was going to be there.

>Martini...LB

Now I'm going to get my ass kicked

Best wishes and safe journey to all who are attending Sebring this year. 

One of these days......  >:(

No! No, that's not right. I was Captain James T Kirk - he was Sulu. I distinctly remember ordering, "Proton shields up - select warp speed, Mr Sulu."
All of a sudden, eastern Indiana blurred and became western Ohio. It was all very irresponsible.
We don't do thet $hit anymore, ever.... 

Hey Capt Kirk, sorry i won't be seeing you this week, it's a real bummer I'll be in Italy with the Brethren next week, so it's not all bad...

Next time huh?

It really is a shame that you are not coming this time Andy - but your excuse is a good one - and as ever, it'll be here next year.
Have a great time hurtling down mountains, with no brakes, dude.
I'm guessing you have your hands full tonight, with the advance party - just so all you folks not coming this year don't feel too pissed-off, we had a tornado warning this afternoon and it has slashed-down all day today.
Tomorrow's arrivals may have quite dramatic short finals into MCO - there's a major storm forecast in the area around the time they are flaps and wheels down. I'll rush them to FoF to calm their nerves.
Saturday's bunch can look forward to a much calmer evening, back in the high 70's.

Looks at the advance forecast for raceday...We'll take that!
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USFL0451
Fax

Hi.  My plans for Sebring this year are in the shitter.  I'm still trying to find a way to get there.  Does anybody know of anyone that is getting into Orlando on Thursday and can give me a ride to the track?  Free copy of the latest version of "Turn 10 Sebring" and anything else that would encorage your help.  Well, almost anything...  ;D

John

http://speedhunters.com/archive/2010/03/11/video-roll-gt-gt-corvette-racing-gears-up-for-sebring.aspx

http://speedhunters.com/archive/2010/03/11/video-roll-gt-gt-joy-is-racing.aspx

two pre race vids from BMW and Corvette.

Have a good time fellas.

Mark, Wooly Paul, Rick and Melissa all stayed over last night. We had a few beers in the loca. I dropped them off at Gatwick this morning, telling them I hoped their plane didn't crash and to give my regards to the troops. The ball's in your court now mate!

Heard that BA cabin crew are striking on 20 & 27 March. 27 March is my return day, just my bad luck that I booked to fly Virgin...

they also strike 21st and  22nd march, our return flights
but all interncontinental flights are safe for now, our only issue might be the Gatwick-Amsterdam flight, but worst come to worse we will have to call some English friends to have a beer
23rd is not a strike day :)

 The Moose is Loose  or will be as soon as i thow some clothes in a bag.
Have to be at teh airport for 4;00am so i will be up all night.
See you trackside for a beer.
 Canada Phil ( member in good standing of The Sleepless Knights)

I thought I had my own web page for a minute http://www.sebringraceway.com/miss12hour.lasso (erm - cos I am going to miss it!)

Obviously they've decided that the likes of Pidge appearing in the programme a few years back wasn't presenting the image they wanted :):)

Jon Field has had a massive practice shunt: http://americanlemans.com/index_news.php?n=14567 (http://americanlemans.com/index_news.php?n=14567)

Phil, I will have your walkaround cooler and chair with me in T10  -Lee

will be on site Wednesday am

Jesus Christ that was a mo-fo of a shunt that Field had, looked more like a plane crash!
Happened right out by T10.
See you guys in a couple of days, wheels go up early tomorrow AM
Fax

Ouch!

doubt that one will race again unless they have a spare kicking around.

Bloody hell! Thanks to the strength of those monococks he's walked away to drive another car and drink another Beer.

He I sit (ganggreenous with envy) at home to think for you all at Turn 10 having an annual ball of your own.

Safe journey to you all  - have a bloody good weekend!

Off I go. On the grounds by sunrise.   >:D

-Lee

On my way...

Hollllllllllllllllllllly  :o

Thats a hell of a shunt....  Glad he's OK - Have a great time y'all.

If you see Jan-Dirk Lueders in the Patron livered #23 Alex Job Porsche please wish him all the best.

Have fun !!!  8)

Hi there fellow CA Sebring goers,

I have a request: Could someone of you take pics of the following cars for the 2010 CA Guide to the 24h of Le Mans:

#3, #4 (Corvettes)
#12 (Autocon Lola)
#45, #45 (Lizards)
#61, #62 (Risi)
#75 (Jaguar)

I think pics of most other cars I'll be able to take at the LMS Round in Spa-Franchorchamps but the above will not be in Europe until June. Best would be 2 pics of each car, e.g. one of the car at standing in the pits, one on track in action. You will of course be credited for your effort in the 2010 CA Guide.

Please mail the pics to president@lemanszone.de

I wish all of you much fun in Sebring, I hope one day I'll be able to join you

Cheers

Werner

have fun guys ill be checking on it when i can in sunny spain :)

Sorry kev but it's raining at the moment in Barcelona

Jules, he's going to Barcelona with a girl, do u think he be watching the weather?

I bet a San Miguel he won't get out the room  :-X 






 ;D

Wonder if she'll be along tagging along to the next dinner in Chester ::)

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For all you guys that missed Sebring 2010 its on Motors tv NOW ch413 sky  :)

Just posted an email to Radio LeMans to say give the CA and Turn 10 members a mention and would to beleive it they anounce it live 5mins later.
Been listening to coverage most of the race, Thank you RLM.

which email address did you use, as have sent 3 to them and not heard one yet.

Studio@radiolemans.com probably, sended them also an email a few minutes ago ... Sitting in a hotel in Austria, listening to radio LM on the iphone ...

Whilst watching Motors TV the Speed TV cameras showed the Turn 10 stand just after the finish....
You couldn't not miss Marius  :D
Nice to see the banners of Turn 10 and team JPC hung out together on the Telly
Heres a toast of single malt scotch to you all in Sebring land............ Cheers

The race just finished up and I was disappointed that the Pugs didn't go head to head with Audi.  Glad to see a privateer take P2 with a "low tech" Porky Spyder.  Hate to see the Ferrari get a break on a yellow.  Would have been better to see them with some BMW fender banging in the last turn going for the finish line like a few years ago with Bergmeister.  The lesson, you can't write a script for racing....it is what it turns out to be.  It was fun to watch though and I'm glad the season has started.  Yea.... :D ;D ;D ;D

Another awesome 12 Hours of Sebring. Ricardo and Rick/Melissa's BA 777 is climbing-out over Merritt Island as I type this.
The scouser's RV worked a treat - despite some generator carb problems that we received various opinions on - thanks to everyone who proferred a diagnosis - even though you were all wrong!
The hospitality and brotherhood of Turn 10 was as strong as ever - thanks for embracing us guys.
May I say on behalf of the U-Haulers, Dave H, Ricardo, Liquid-Seth, Mumbles, Psycho-Chick, Fax, Mrs Fax and me, heartfelt thanks to everyone who made it so much fun - see you all at a race track, later in the year.

Agreed Matt, great time had by all.  Terrific company, racing, and weather.  It was fantastic to see Dave and Ricardo again after all these years, and big thanks for the chops and chowder after the race, really hit the spot.  To the whole T10 bunch, thanks guys, your the best.
Rick, really sorry to hear about the lost key, things like that will definitely throw a wet blanket on the trip.
And in Kirsten's enthusiasm Saturday night she managed to completely tear her ACL in her left knee, probably requiring reconstructive knee surgery in the next few days.  Hopefully she'll be in shape to trudge around Road Atlanta by October.
Fax

about the original request: not sure if anyone took picks, but my best advice is to contact Marcel at Planetlemans.com, he was there shooting all weekend

otherwise Rick or Melissa...

about Sebring: what a great week again, a lot of sun, a bit of a cold, great noise, good cold beer and a lot of friendship
thanks to Turn 10 for all the hospitality and welcoming us as core part of their group completely

Dirk Jan

Werner

I should be able to help you out with all of these, but have yet to download as i only just got home. I did see Rick and Melissa in the queue at the opposite gate as i was boarding through the gate for my flight, so they obviously made it back OK but didn't speak to them so don't know how they got on with the motorhome keys.

Lee,

Hope Jerri's elbow is getting better and the trip to the specialist went well yesterday. Please pass on my regards.

Regards
Chris

I totally agree with Dirk.

I had a fantastic time. What a really great bunch of guys Turn 10 are. It was an honour to provide a meal for you after all the friendship and hospitality you have shown to us. True Gentlemen and Ladies every last one of you.

A special mention for Jerri. Still smiling and upbeat after her accident despite the pain and inconvenience of having her arm in a sling. An inspiration.

Thanks a million Turn 10. see you all next year.

Bob

Ditto to all the above. Speedy recovery to Jerri. Thanks to all who made this another great Sebring 12 Hour. As promised GT2 turned into a great battle and worthy winner to Ferrari who have been bridesmaid for so many years and kept the others honest and BMW not only had the speed but the durability to podium. Thanks to Porsche for keeping the class alive for so many years and Corvette made a rookie mistake by crashing into each other early on. Run with the big dogs requires no errors.
 Phil

That would be great, thanks a lot in advance

Cheers

Werner

Sorting through them now for you.

Also how about the the Drayson Lola, Highcroft Acura and the BMW's

Went to Sebring ;D
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If you would like to see my pictures of Sebring taken with a digital point and push camera from the spectator areas..... click below. Unaltered images. I have lots more of empty track too ;D damn digital delay.

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 Phil

Hi Phil,

thanks for sharing

Cheers

Werner

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can you see me know?

Hi Lee,,
          Note the empty track in the back ground ;D
Iwanted to illustrate a) how close we the spectators get to see the cars
and B) taking good pictures like yors is a real talent.
How is Jerri?
 Phil

Phil,

Many thanks for thinking of me and for the pictures of the As - the coupe looks the best of the bunch, but then I would say that wouldn't I -and nice to see some of them being used across the pond, presumably with as much enthusiasm as they are this side.  And a nice picture of the track with some chap in the way too..... ;)

I'll post a piccy of the A down at the ACE Cafe assuming I get there this Tuesday evening.
 
MG Mark