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Old 11-10-2016, 05:34 PM
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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.
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I like it. It's a great teaching track, plus Turn 1 and Bishops are big tests of testicular fortitude!
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Originally Posted by wanna911
This is killing my buzz for going there for the first time in January.
It's awesome. Keep,the buzz alive!
Old 11-10-2016, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ProCoach
I like it. It's a great teaching track, plus Turn 1 and Bishops are big tests of testicular fortitude!
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"....
Old 11-10-2016, 08:23 PM
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Unless the new suspension package is a vast, vast improvement, I am glad the Clubsports will not be racing there next year.
Old 11-10-2016, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by wanna911
This is killing my buzz for going there for the first time in January.
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.
Old 11-10-2016, 11:48 PM
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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.
Old 11-11-2016, 10:47 AM
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I love the feeling of T17 with a proper suspension.
You can feel each corner doing its job and is very rewarding.
Old 11-11-2016, 10:57 AM
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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.
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Originally Posted by Matt Romanowski
Why didn't anyone say that about Watkins Glen or Lime Rock?
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.
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Originally Posted by LuigiVampa
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.
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Originally Posted by LuigiVampa
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.
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.
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Originally Posted by Matt Romanowski
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.
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.

Originally Posted by bauerjab
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 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.
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Originally Posted by Matt Romanowski
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.
Ok as a dentist I now have another reason for objecting to a repave. Bad for business! LOL
Old 11-11-2016, 03:50 PM
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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!


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