Re: Tickets to Sebring 2004 what day should I go?

Thanks Paul,  That helps allot.  I didn't realize the crowd might not be G -
PG rated.  That is definitely a consideration for the kids.  Maybe that I
should hold off on this idea until they are more mature.  Thanks for the
input

Bob


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> 2003 Sebring was $80 for all four days. $70 for just Saturday with a good
> discount for students. The crowd is basically the same the last two days.
> It's a pretty bawdy crowd, but if you can keep your grandkids focused on
the
> races...
>
> Friday is pretty nice racing. Antique racing, SCCA GT and GTS stuff and
the
> Panoz school race. They are short races, about 45 minutes each. So you
need
> to pick your observation site for each race ahead of time because there
> isn't much time to move around and still see the race. That's what is nice
> about the 12 hour race, you have time to move around and not miss much.
>
> Access to the drivers and teams is limited to random meetings or begging
> through the chain link fence behind the pits. You can easily watch the
> action in the pits, including the quite elaborate setup of Bentley.
>
> All in all it was a great couple of days.
>
> Paul
>
> "Bob Morgan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > Hi All;
> >
> > I would like to expose my sons and grand children to sport racing here
in
> > Florida.
> >
> > I live in Orlando and have never been to the 12 hr race or any of the
> other
> > events at Sebring for that mater.  In fact, I remember when it was known
> as
> > the 24hrs of Sebring I thought.
> >
> > I know it's a 3 or more day event.  I have been to their website site
but
> I
> > would like some insider information.
> >
> > The grandsons ages are 4 and 11.  Their dads (my sons) are 36 and 31.
> >
> > I personally have always like the auto style and class of the Sebring
cars
> > over the NASCAR types in Daytona.  I wanted them to be able to get up
> close
> > spend a day and give them an over all grasp of road racing compared to
> oval
> > track type stuff.
> >
> > Which day would you suggest to go?
> >
> > Please bear in mind we all live in a tourist area here in Orlando and
> would
> > prefer not to be crammed in like sardines.  But if that's what it takes
> then
> > so be it.  I just thought that one of the none 12hr days might be even
> > better for my mission (getting them acquainted to Sebring racing).
> >
> > I assume that the 12hr race day will be packed and harder to get up
close
> to
> > the drivers and cars.
> >
> > I have a budget and being that I am going to pay for everything I just
> > wanted experienced opinions to get the most bang for the buck and let
them
> > enjoy the feel of a road race.
> >
> > Any other tips would be appreciated
> >
> > Thanks
> > Bob Morgan
> > Orlando, FL
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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