Agreed, those do look better.

Curt, are you going to Sebring every day?

^^^ yeah, in and out every day. Here's the Aston Martin first practice laps. It looks (and sounds) great.

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Whelen's got a new livery as well. I like it.

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The Aston looks stunning!

I heard, they are not happy with their BOP

I didn't hear about the BoP issue. They are still running about 2 seconds behind the pack (approx. 1:48 lap times for the field). But they didn't run many laps either. Hopefully, they get a full race in! Also, heard a rumor this morning that if the Lambo SC63 doesn't have a decent weekend, the program may be kaput.

Road America to become a 6 hour Enduro in 2026 . I think this is a great idea.

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/road-america-becomes-six-hour-endurance-cup-race-in-2026/

^I know, right?

^^^ Great move at my favorite track. I'm going to try to be there for sure.

Aston Martin was in the hunt in night practice! Of course, it's practice and who knows what anybody is actually working on, but still ....


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I was surprised by the Astons pace too. The Lamborghini was not slow either.

Qualifying will be interesting.

By the way, the Michelin Challenge and the 12hrs will be streamed live on YouTube. Well done IMSA.

What would a camp at Turn 10 be without a fish aquarium? It doesn't get any better than Turn 10 at night.



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You would have to search the world for crazier fans than the folks that show up at Sebring . Went there for years when I lived in Orlando . One of the regular crews named themselves F Troop . They were a very wacky group . Then there were the cow guys that walked around in cow costumes . All relatively mild until night time . I need to get back there .

I saw a couple of the cow guys walking around today :D That camp with the aquarium had a rooster last year or the year before. Some shots from quali:

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Spotted in the Aston Martin garage:

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That is a lovely Cosworth lump.

Porsche-Penske 963 1-2 in GTP and Rexy 911 GT3 1st in GTD Pro :cool:

edit: hard to believe it was Porsche's first win at Sebring in 18 years!!

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That was a great race. It was generally clean and most of my favorite cars won.

Porsche Penske wins the 36 hours of Florida which is no easy feat . Congrats to them . Rexy was solid the entire race , always at or near the front .

Whelen Cadillac was very strong and the BMW's were strong as well . Should be a great season .

Action Express Whelen Cadillac looking great, but I'm having my doubts about Wayne Taylor Racing Cadillac. That team just doesn't seem to have jelled. Early days, so we'll see. BMW? They just can't seem to put a full race together, despite a couple of good cars :confused: If it was a BMW-Penske Team they'd be winners. Aston Martin 9th place and would've been on the lead lap except for a penalty - a great first-race result. Acura is going to be strong as usual. Lamborghini? Wow, I think it's time for a session with Matt Foley ...

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