I think there is more endurance required to watch the full 12 hours than to drive it.
I attended my first 12 Hours of Sebring in 1970. For that event there were 83 entries, of which 68 qualified and started the race. This year there was only 35 entries, and by my count, only 32 started. Very difficult to make an exciting event with 32 cars spread around a 3.7 mile circuit. Regardless, it was a great week.
Linda and I were there from Tuesday with SVRA who provided some of the supporting races. Thursday afternoon, we started some 78 cars for a one hour endurance race and Friday afternoon a 30 minute Trans-Am race. Probably the highlight of the week for some.
For the most part, the Trans-Am race was staged but provided great entertainment with lots of passing and off road excursions.
Today was a day of rest. Racing is now behind us until we head up to Roebling road just outside Savannah. Mmmmmm, Savannah, great food.
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