2013 12 Hours of Sebring Entry List Speculation

[Dead-Eye]

Originally Posted by Fogelhund

I'm not sure where to put this, but for anyone who is travelling to Sebring this year, and is from out of the country, Florida now requires an International Driving Permit (IDP) issued by your country of residence and a valid license from that country. This applies to any vehicle, including rental vehicles. This applies to Canadians as well.

Good to know, thanks. Was planning to get one anyway just to be safe - my girlfriend would kill me if she had to do all the driving.

[cbbrit]

[QUOTE=Coach Ep;3204455]2 Extreme Speed Motorsport HPD's in - 2 ESM Ferrari's out!

http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/artic...class-revived/

I wonder where this leaves Anthony Lazzaro and Toni Vilander regarding drives for Sebring and Petit as they were ESM's extra drivers for the endurance races?

[JLGarcia]

[QUOTE=cbbrit;3204685]

Originally Posted by Coach Ep

2 Extreme Speed Motorsport HPD's in - 2 ESM Ferrari's out!

http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/artic...class-revived/

I wonder where this leaves Anthony Lazzaro and Toni Vilander regarding drives for Sebring and Petit as they were the extra drivers for the endurance races?

No reason Lazzarro couldn't still race in P2. Not that he'd be my first or even 5th choice but he's got proto experience. He'd be solid, if not exactly quick.

I don't think Risi or Job announced 3rd drivers yet. Vilander would be a great pickup for either of those teams.

[Victor_RO]

Originally Posted by JLGarcia

No reason Lazzarro couldn't still race in P2. Not that he'd be my first or even 5th choice but he's got proto experience. He'd be solid, if not exactly quick.

I don't think Risi or Job announced 3rd drivers yet. Vilander would be a great pickup for either of those teams.

Risi have announced Bruni as the third driver for Sebring already.

[Coach Ep]

Brabham and Pagenaud would be excellent additions!

[The Badger]

Love to see Conquest get an Oreca 03 .

[HORNDAWG]

Originally Posted by Mindspin13B

Can someone enlighten me on the waivers that ESM specifically received? Seems like a pretty hot topic here.

http://www.imsaracing.net/2012/alms/...2-18%20AoP.pdf






L.P.

[Speed-King]

And BTW: Those aren't waivers, those are BoP-breaks...

[Mindspin13B]

Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

http://www.imsaracing.net/2012/alms/...2-18%20AoP.pdf






L.P.

Interesting, why just them?

[HORNDAWG]

Originally Posted by Mindspin13B

Interesting, why just them?

I think it gets blown out of proportion and the reason is basically that they were the only full time 458 running in the ALMS and switching to a single inlet.








L.P.

[GriffM3]

Because they were the only Ferrari team running ALMS last year. Risi would not need those breaks to be competitive...

[HJJ]

Originally Posted by Fogelhund

I'm not sure where to put this, but for anyone who is travelling to Sebring this year, and is from out of the country, Florida now requires an International Driving Permit (IDP) issued by your country of residence and a valid license from that country. This applies to any vehicle, including rental vehicles. This applies to Canadians as well.

Statement from DHSMV on International Driving Permits

During the 2012 legislative session, the Florida Legislature amended section 322.04, Florida Statutes, to require visitors from outside the United States to have an International Driving Permit in order to drive lawfully in Florida. This change took effect Jan. 1, 2013.

It has come to the Department’s attention that this requirement may violate the Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (1949), an international treaty to which the United States is a signatory. Treaties to which the United States is a party preempt state laws in conflict with them.

Therefore, the Florida Highway Patrol will defer enforcement of violations of the amended statutory section until a final determination of the alignment of the amendment with the treaty can be made. Non-resident visitors to Florida who wish to drive while here will be required to have in their immediate possession a valid driver license issued in his or her name from another state or territory of the U.S. or from their country of residence. However, the FHP will not take enforcement action based solely on the lack of an International Driving Permit.

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[HORNDAWG]

From AAA site on IDPs:

If someone visits the United States from a foreign country and discovers that they need an IDP, can they purchase one from AAA?
An IDP must be issued in the same country as the drivers license of the traveler. Therefore, if someone from the United Kingdom has a U.K. drivers license, their IDP must also be issued in the United Kingdom.

I have a U.S. drivers license, but I am a citizen of another country. Where should I obtain an IDP?
The IDP must be issued in the same country as the drivers license. In the case of a drivers license being issued in the United States, the IDP must also be issued in the United States. Contact your nearest AAA Service Center to obtain an IDP.

If someone has a drivers license from a U.S. territory such as Guam, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, how would an IDP work for them?
Since their drivers license was issued by a U.S. possession, their IDP would also be issued in the United States. Contact a AAA Service Center in the United States, and the IDP can be issued and mailed.












L.P.

[gregtummer]

Can someone do an updated entry list speculation?

[Mindspin13B]

Originally Posted by gregtummer

Can someone do an updated entry list speculation?

The wiki appears to be pretty current. I am pretty sure the person updating it is only adding CONFIRMED entrants, none that are rumored.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_12_Hours_of_Sebring

[gregtummer]

Originally Posted by Mindspin13B

The wiki appears to be pretty current. I am pretty sure the person updating it is only adding CONFIRMED entrants, none that are rumored.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_12_Hours_of_Sebring

Thanks!

Is CORE still on for 2 PCs?

I thought BAR was the only team running to PCs.

[Salamus]

Originally Posted by gregtummer

Thanks!

Is CORE still on for 2 PCs?

I thought BAR was the only team running to PCs.

If they get the funding for the second car.

[Slipknot]

ESM in P2 with HPD according to whomever created that Wiki page. Can that be true?

[cbbrit]

Originally Posted by Slipknot

ESM in P2 with HPD according to whomever created that Wiki page. Can that be true?

This was reported yesterday by John Dagys on SpeedTV.com. Check the second thread on page 20 of this discussion.

[cbbrit]

Here's the full article from DSC about the pending announcement from Level 5 Motorsports.

Level 5 About To Announce Full ALMS Programme

Following on from the news that ESM are to enter a pair of HPD ARX 03bs in the full 2013 ALMS we're expecting an imminent announcement that Level 5 Motorsports will match that commitment.

DSC sources had already confirmed that a single HPD had been provisionally entered for Sebring by Level 5 but further enquiries now suggest that the season opener will see both Level 5 HPDs on track and that the campaign will continue through the full season.

We're also hearing that the team will, once again field an impressive driver line-up alongside team owner Scott Tucker with at least two 2012 season Indycar drivers likely to be announced for Sebring.

[gregtummer]

It's coming together nicely!

All that is missing is for someone to challenge Audi.

[skycafe]

Originally Posted by cbbrit

with at least two 2012 season Indycar drivers likely to be announced for Sebring.

Ryan Briscoe?

[gregtummer]

John Dagys twitter:

For Sebring, I know of 2 other Euro teams looking.. Could be 6-7 P2 cars then.

[Mindspin13B]

Originally Posted by gregtummer

John Dagys twitter:

For Sebring, I know of 2 other Euro teams looking.. Could be 6-7 P2 cars then.

Awesome!

[skycafe]

What is the P2 tire situation? I have lost track (not sure I was on track....), but wan't there talk of being on control tires, this year?