Sebring 2012

Bob U · August 12, 2011, 01:33:41 PM

Not too early to be thinking about this. So who's going?

Just checked Virgin and BA prices, both the same at £602 Rtn. That has got to come down surely?

Jason · August 12, 2011, 02:04:48 PM

I'm going. Planning a 3 week holiday with the race in the middle.

The flights will come down, I never can tell if the more you look for set dates/times, the system thinks it looks popular, so holds the prices a bit longer.

geoffd · August 12, 2011, 02:06:23 PM

Quote from: Bob U on August 12, 2011, 01:33:41 PM
Not too early to be thinking about this. So who's going?

Just checked Virgin and BA prices, both the same at £602 Rtn. That has got to come down surely?

Why do you think the prices will come down? Usually they start off lower and rise, as the demand increases, porbably best to buy now!

Bob U · August 12, 2011, 03:11:10 PM

Both BA and Virgin usually have a sale around November time. Last year it only cost £510 Rtn when booked in the sale.

Lawnmower Man · August 12, 2011, 03:17:23 PM

That does sound a bit heavy. I'm hoping to go but at that price I'm not sure.

What other costs are involved? To be honest I'd rather not hire my own car but would prefer to share with someone.

I guess I'll be traveling light (i.e. No Lawn Mower :-) so what is the deal?

t.

LangTall · August 12, 2011, 03:24:42 PM

I've got permisson to go, and will most probably book a flight in November, possibly through Gatwick. Flightplan is saturday before race to Orlando, and back sunday after the race. Anyone who is planning the same, I'll gladly share a rental with.

Jason · August 12, 2011, 03:55:25 PM

I'm arriving on the Monday, but coming from Minneapolis and returning on the Sunday.

I've seen the package on the RLM site-car is included (around £600 p/p), but no flights. would prefer to share with folk etc.

Bob U · August 12, 2011, 04:35:20 PM

I intened to fly out from LGW on Thursday Morning and fly home Sunday evening. This should means I get to Turn 10 around 8pmish and in time for The WFO party and night practise. I will hire a car at MCO to get down to Sebring. No idea of sleeping arangements yet. The last couple of years we have hired an RV, but that does mean someone has to be in line with it on Tuesday night to drive it into Green Park early Wednesday Morning. Early days yet but I'm sure it will all come together nicely.

Martini...LB · August 12, 2011, 06:29:24 PM

Quote from: Bob U on August 12, 2011, 03:11:10 PM
Both BA and Virgin usually have a sale around November time. Last year it only cost £510 Rtn when booked in the sale.

Around £380 the two years prior, in the sale.

Not sure I will make it next year, got my daughters wedding to pay for and at £90 a head for the reception it will not be cheap.

One of the positives of living on an island. :(

>Martini...LB

Kristof · August 12, 2011, 07:16:22 PM

Planning to go, have to skip Atlanta this year, hope I won't have to miss Sebring.

Anyone have a good sleeping option near the track ? Not too fond of camping.
Will be flying out from Brussels, not a clue yet about when to leave & when to get back.

Chris24 · August 12, 2011, 08:42:01 PM

Plan to be there, no firm plans yet though but happy to share car rental if it fits in with others plans wise. Gatwick and Manchester flights are usually within 45 mins of each other arriving at Orlando so that isn't an issue.

Canada Phil · August 13, 2011, 03:57:00 AM

Quote from: Bob U on August 12, 2011, 04:35:20 PM
I intened to fly out from LGW on Thursday Morning and fly home Sunday evening. This should means I get to Turn 10 around 8pmish and in time for The WFO party and night practise. I will hire a car at MCO to get down to Sebring. No idea of sleeping arangements yet. The last couple of years we have hired an RV, but that does mean someone has to be in line with it on Tuesday night to drive it into Green Park early Wednesday Morning. Early days yet but I'm sure it will all come together nicely.

Hi Bob,
I thought you and I were to Drive from Canada :o ;D ;D
You will need to be in Toronto the week end before.
Phil
Phil

Canada Phil · August 13, 2011, 04:02:32 AM

Quote from: Lawnmower Man on August 12, 2011, 03:17:23 PM
That does sound a bit heavy. I'm hoping to go but at that price I'm not sure.

What other costs are involved? To be honest I'd rather not hire my own car but would prefer to share with someone.

I guess I'll be traveling light (i.e. No Lawn Mower :-) so what is the deal?

t.

Hi Tom,
You can come with Bob & I from Toronto ;D
We can borrow a Lawn Mower for you Florida :laugh:
You can come in what you stand up in ... we can look after you.
Phil

Lorry · August 13, 2011, 10:18:32 PM

I really ought to go, but I need to retire to find the time, and it looks like my pension has gone down the toilet again, so hay ho, hay ho, its off to work.... It would have to be a bit of a road trip

By the time I get there it will be ruined

Canada Phil · August 14, 2011, 01:54:24 AM

Quote from: Dottore on August 12, 2011, 07:16:22 PM
Planning to go, have to skip Atlanta this year, hope I won't have to miss Sebring.

Anyone have a good sleeping option near the track ? Not too fond of camping.
Will be flying out from Brussels, not a clue yet about when to leave & when to get back.

Hi Dottore,
There are so few motels in town of Sebring you will most likely end up in Lake Placid to the south or up Hwy 27 towards Lake Wales where there are some new motels. Sharing an RV might be an option. Even arriving on Thursday morning would get a spot though not at the fence.
Hope to see you there.
Phil

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