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Old 12-09-2010, 08:20 PM
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Default Sebring.........

If it were your first time there.......

If it were in a winter month.......

If it were a PCA race week-end.......

How would you prepare for it?........

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Old 12-09-2010, 09:01 PM
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Go,
Get Support, arrive and drive,
One of the most competitive and well attended events of the year, bring Your A game,
Write Checks....
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Should've added, buy the 996 Cup You've been thinking about getting anyway....
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Get the rhythym and the sequence of the course down on iRacing then do what Glen said.
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Start prepping your car now:
1) Check every nut and bolt on the car. Sebring is hard on the equipment. 12 hours there is harder on the car than 24 Hours at Le Mans
2) Order fresh tires
3) Pack a spare set of brake pads
4) Get as much advice from Fred C as possible
5) Watch lots of in car video
6) See numbers 1-5

I am sure others will chime in
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Just go and drive. If you are comfortable in the car then there is nothing to worry about. Only time I would feel weird if it is a new car and track. Keep as few new variables as possible. Nothing special, just drive.
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Thanks guys......
I was thinking about an arrive and drive program.........
Any suggestions?
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http://www.hairydoggrrrage.com/racers.html

http://www.speedsporttuning.net/

http://www.demanmotorsport.com/

I think Dan may be more focused on cars like Yours although they would all be great solutions.
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Boston:
It is a great time but I am not very objective. If you attend seek out the RCC and we will extend our hospitality, fun group always memorable.
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Originally Posted by Glen
http://www.hairydoggrrrage.com/racers.html

http://www.speedsporttuning.net/

http://www.demanmotorsport.com/

I think Dan may be more focused on cars like Yours although they would all be great solutions.
Thanks Glen.......

I might want to try to race something a bit different than a 911.......
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What I do is have the shop prep the car as usual and then provide arrive/drive support.

I know who can provide you with track support.

Getting tires there is usually not a problem (assuming you dont have a unique tire size). We nut & bolt same as we do for any other track.

Watch videos and ask for input. I will be there, feel free to stop by and ask for pointers if you think you need them.
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Soften up your suspension if you can. It's a little bumpy.
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Here is my approach.....

Buy a new car with the engine at the opposite end
register
get track support whilst you are there
watch lots of videos
spend every day counting down the minutes until February

Can you tell I am looking forwards to it?
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Scott, not bumps simply character............

Merry Christmas hope all is well.
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Boston, you changed your avatar from the photo I took of you at Summit to a stolen pic?!? What gives?


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