Sebring 2012 tickets now on sale

Posted Nov 30, 2011 by James Johnston

Updated Nov 30, 2011 at 10:19 AM

Tickets are on sale for the 60th Anniversary Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida. America’s greatest sports car race runs on Saturday, March 17th. Gates open on March 14th. Tickets can be ordered online at www.sebringraceway.com or by calling the Sebring International Raceway ticket office at 800-626-7223.

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Oreca Matmut Captures 12 Hours of Sebring

Posted Mar 19, 2011 by Allen Moody

Updated Mar 19, 2011 at 09:30 PM

In a stunner, Team Oreca Matmut won the 12 Hours of Sebring in its Peugeot 908 HDi-FAP. Complete details will be in Sunday’s Highlands Today sports section.

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Malmut Maintains Lead With 10 Minutes Remaining

Posted Mar 19, 2011 by Allen Moody

Updated Mar 19, 2011 at 09:19 PM

Team Oreca Malmut is still in front heading into the final 10 minutes of the 12 Hours of Sebring. Patron Highcroft’s Honda is sitting in second, followed by the No. 8 Peugeot.

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Oreca Malmut Leads Heading Into Final Hour

Posted Mar 19, 2011 by Allen Moody

Updated Mar 19, 2011 at 08:31 PM

A huge upset may be in the making, as Team Oreca Malmut leads the 12 Hours of Sebring heading into the final 60 minutes. Patron Highcroft Racing’s Honda is in second place, one minute behind, although Highcroft may be able to make just one more pit stop, while Malmut will likely need two,

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Team Oreca Matmut Still in Front

Posted Mar 19, 2011 by Allen Moody

Updated Mar 19, 2011 at 07:23 PM

Team Oreca Matmut still holds the lead at the 12 Hours of Sebring with just over two hours remaining in the race. The No. 8 Peugeot was the leader but was forced to take a pit stop to replace broken front louvres. Pedro Lamy replaced Stephane Sarrazin behind the wheel and drove off course on Turn 13, the result of cold tires.

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Oreca Matmut Holds Slim Lead

Posted Mar 19, 2011 by Allen Moody

Updated Mar 19, 2011 at 06:08 PM

Loic Duval and the No. 10 Oreca Matmut hold a 13-second lead over the Patron Highcroft Racing Honda ARX-01a.
The No. 62 Risi Competizione leads the GT class by 29 seconds, while Genoa Racing is leading the LMPC class.

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Peugeot Still in Front

Posted Mar 19, 2011 by Allen Moody

Updated Mar 19, 2011 at 04:08 PM

The No. 8 Peugeot car is in the lead a bit past the halfway point of the 12 Hours of Sebring. The factory Peugeot has led much of the race, but did yield the lead to the No. 1 car from Highcroft Racing for a bit.
It’s been a rough day for the factory Audi cars, as they are currently running seventh and eighth in the LMP1 class.
Genoa Racing has a three-lap lead in the LMPC class, while Level 5 Motorsports has 11-lap lead in the LMP2 class.

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ESM Ferrari Knocked Out

Posted Mar 19, 2011 by Allen Moody

Updated Mar 19, 2011 at 11:42 AM

The Extreme Speed Motorsports No. 1 Ferrari 458 has been knocked out of the race. The car, driven by Johannes van Overbeek, is being towed off the track. The yellow flag is out.
Robertson Racing’s 004 car has been handed a four-minute penalty.

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15 Laps in the Books

Posted Mar 19, 2011 by Allen Moody

Updated Mar 19, 2011 at 10:04 AM

The 12 Hour of Sebring leaders have 15 laps in the books and the leader in the LPM1 class is still the No. 8 Peugeot, while the No. 7 Peugeot has moved into second place.
The No. 26 Oreca Nissan is leading the LMP2 class, while Ryan Dalziel is leading the LMPC class.
Gianmaria Bruni leads the GT class, Richard Lietz leads the GTE-AM class and Ian James has the lead in the GTC class.
The yellow flag is out for the first time.

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They’re Off!

Posted Mar 19, 2011 by Allen Moody

Updated Mar 19, 2011 at 09:32 AM

The 59th annual Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring is underway with a clean start.  The No. 8 Peugeot’s opening lap was just over 1:50.

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