If I'm driving someone else's car, then I don't mind the character. But if I'm driving my own car, I'd prefer to keep it from breaking.

 

I like it. It's a great teaching track, plus Turn 1 and Bishops are big tests of testicular fortitude!

 

It's awesome. Keep,the buzz alive!

 

Bishops and 17 are two of my favorite corners anywhere. I actually think 17 might be more fun without the bumps. I would feel more confident trying passes anyway. Bounce bounce bounce "please catch"....

 

Unless the new suspension package is a vast, vast improvement, I am glad the Clubsports will not be racing there next year.

 

Don't be discouraged. Sebring retains all of its original bumpy charm. No significant difference anywhere except for the new pavement between T6 and T7. You can still enjoy the T17 moguls. You won't feel the big dip at the exit of T1 unless you are off line or taking an inside pass.

 

I have to say, the bumps are more of a deterrent for me than the 17 plus hour tow and the week out of the office.

 

I love the feeling of T17 with a proper suspension.
You can feel each corner doing its job and is very rewarding.

 

Was there last week, the new pavement is good, smooth and the grip is ok.... best part no more speed bumps at 7


It did seem like most of us were having a little issues going into 7, they stopped the new pavement right before turn in so the grip difference was pretty intense. I flat spotted front right bad enough to end my day.

 

Not racing long enough to say it about LRP but I did say it about WGI.

I like a challenge and I like character.

I'm really surprised at the amount of people who want Sebring repaved?! I've only raced their twice now but I view it as a bit of history that I get to be part of. It would be like touching up the Mona Lisa in my mind.

Repairs yes. Repave no.

 

In my opinion, both the Glen and LRP are much better after the repave. LRP especially.

Sebring beats things up un-necessarily. Last year out driver literally lost a tooth filling from the bumps. We've broken control arms and lots of other parts on tough cars.

 

Maybe you won't keep thinking it's like the Mona Lisa if you have to rebuild your gearbox or break anything else caused by the bumps.

 

I think the comparison to LRP and WGI to Sebring is a little apples to oranges. Both LRP and WGI have elevation changes. Sebring is known for its bumps and being tough on cars. If you take away the bumps you take away the character of the track.

I blew two engines in one weekend at Daytona, and blew my transmission the race before at Summit. I try to be sanguine, because I don't have rock star money, but the bottom line is parts break.

 

Ok as a dentist I now have another reason for objecting to a repave. Bad for business! LOL

 

Maybe all tracks should be made more "charming" by re/paving them with bumps by design. Race classes could also be made more "charming" by mandating flat-spotted tires or oval wheels. Imagine the fun! The challenge!