SEBRING REPAVING
#17
Rennlist
Basic Site Sponsor
Basic Site Sponsor
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Durham, NC and Virginia International Raceway
Posts: 19,079
Received 3,237 Likes
on
1,856 Posts
I like it. It's a great teaching track, plus Turn 1 and Bishops are big tests of testicular fortitude!
__________________
-Peter Krause
www.peterkrause.net
www.gofasternow.com
"Combining the Art and Science of Driving Fast!"
Specializing in Professional, Private Driver Performance Evaluation and Optimization
Consultation Available Remotely and at VIRginia International Raceway
-Peter Krause
www.peterkrause.net
www.gofasternow.com
"Combining the Art and Science of Driving Fast!"
Specializing in Professional, Private Driver Performance Evaluation and Optimization
Consultation Available Remotely and at VIRginia International Raceway
#19
I'm in....
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
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"....
#21
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.
#24
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.
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.
#25
WRONGLY ACCUSED!
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Connecticut Valley Region
Posts: 14,861
Received 4,152 Likes
on
1,850 Posts
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.
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.
#26
Rennlist Hoonigan
which cost no drachmas
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
which cost no drachmas
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
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.
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.
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.
#27
Burning Brakes
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.
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.
#28
WRONGLY ACCUSED!
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Connecticut Valley Region
Posts: 14,861
Received 4,152 Likes
on
1,850 Posts
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.
#30
Rennlist Member
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!