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Friday: Early Arrivals
Saturday: Move-In Day & Race Day: 12-Hour Enduro
Sunday: Race Day: 12-Hour Enduro
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Around Town - Sebring International Raceway / Sebring, Florida
Welcome to Sebring International Raceway, one of the most legendary road courses in North America. Built on a former World War II airbase, Sebring is famous for rough pavement, endurance racing history, and a paddock atmosphere that feels like motorsports camp. The city of Sebring has the essentials nearby, but planning ahead always makes race weekends easier.
- Track Address: 113 Midway Drive, Sebring, FL 33870
- Closest City: Sebring, Florida
- Fuel & Supplies: Fuel stations, grocery stores, pharmacies, Walmart, hardware stores, and other essentials are available in Sebring within a short drive of the track.
- Auto Parts: AutoZone, Advance Auto Parts, O’Reilly, NAPA, and local automotive supply stores are available nearby for those inevitable “we need this right now” moments.
- Food: Sebring has plenty of fast food, casual dining, coffee shops, grocery stores, and local Florida favorites. On-site concessions may be available depending on the event schedule.
- Hotels: Sebring offers a good range of hotels, motels, and short-term rentals. Book early during busy race season, as rooms can disappear quickly.
- Airport Access: Orlando (MCO), Tampa (TPA), and Southwest Florida (RSW) are common airport options depending on your travel plans.
- Entertainment: Historic downtown Sebring offers restaurants, local shops, and a laid-back old Florida atmosphere if your crew ventures off track.
- Weather Tip: Florida weather changes fast. Heat, humidity, sudden rain, and strong sun are all normal. Hydrate early, bring shade, and be ready for changing conditions.
Local Note: Sebring is a true endurance racing pilgrimage. Between the history, the bumps, and the atmosphere, this is one of those places every racer remembers. Bring sunscreen, extra water, and maybe a chiropractor.
Event Special Notices
Timing, Scoring, and Live Stream
Standard ChampCar Rules
ATTENTION: All vehicles, drivers, and crew must meet the safety and equipment requirements of the 2026 BCCR. Stint maximum of 2 hours per driver with a minimum of 1 hour between stints.
NOTE: Testing, tuning, brake bedding, high speed accelerations or braking will be limited to the track, and not allowed in the paddock or surrounding public roadways. Doing so could result in event expulsion with no fees returned.
All fueling is to be completed on pitlane race day. Do not store fuel in the garages.
Race Car Tech Inspection: All teams will be required to do the Online Tech Form. The team captain will log in at https://champcar.org/register/login.php to complete the race car online tech form. The Team Captain will find a button link on the main login page. Three months before the race, the tab Submit a Tech Form will take you to an electronic form that looks just like the paper Tech Inspection form. Fill in the boxes at the top, then fill in or click on the listed point value items on your car. Save the form and you are done. At the track the Tech staff will simply check the required safety items on the car. Once the Tech staff clicks save on the safety portion of your online form, you will get your annual tech sticker and head to ChampCar registration.
Please verify your timing and scoring transponder and Flagtronics FT-200 serial numbers, and make certain to add your car class to the tech form.
Flagtronics FT200 Wireless Flagging Display: Limited quantities of units may be available to rent, with preference going to teams who request a rental online. Rental fee is $50 for the event. You may purchase your own FT200 unit at https://flagtronics.com/champcar.
Code35 will be in use at all ChampCar events. It is imperative that your FT200 unit and the GPS is mounted within the rules and that the unit is working.
Sound: Sound readings will take place throughout the weekend. All ChampCars are required to have mufflers, and not exceed 96dBa at 50ft.
Alcohol: Absolutely no alcohol may be consumed in the paddock during the day’s racing events. Alcohol may be consumed 30 minutes following the completion of on-track activity for the day.
Photo/Media Credentials: There will be a limit as to how many credentials are issued. Cut-off for event credentials is 2 weeks before event start. Please visit https://champcar.org/web/media.php.
Tech Line Requirements
- Have all decals installed as per the BCCR. Get sponsor decal at tech.
- Owned Flagtronics installed per BCCR and working. ChampCar will test at tech. Teams responsibility to have the correct firmware installed.
- Owned Transponder installed and working. ChampCar will test at tech.
- Flagtronics and Transponder rentals will be issued to teams at Tech.
- All lights for night racing installed and working. They will be tested.
- Electronic tech form completed.
Facility and Event Details for Sebring International Raceway - Overnight 12-Hour
Pit Lane Electric: Along pit wall. May be limited.
Paddock Electric: Teams/individuals/RVs that plug into power will be charged $100 per week (Monday-Sunday) for each tap into a receptacle.
The use of EZ-ups on the “cold” side of the pit wall is also recommended for keeping out weather and hanging all lighting fixtures.
16 and under free with parent or guardian. Children under 18 are not allowed on the cold or hot pit lane.
Fencing. $35 per linear foot for all fencing damage.