ChampCar Supplemental Rules
GridSeat.co Sebring Under the Stars
Sebring International Raceway - Overnight
Sebring, FL
Jun 27, 2026 to Jun 28, 2026
Version v1.0 • Updated Jun 23, 2026 3:18 PM
79 Cars Entered
Event Snapshot
At a GlanceDates
Jun 27, 2026 to Jun 28, 2026
Track
Sebring International Raceway - Overnight
Registration Times - Move-In Day
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Tech Inspection Times - Move-In Day
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
New to Champ Meeting - Move-In Day
3:00 PM
Race 1 Drivers Meeting
4:45 PM
Green Flag
6:00 PM
Approved Media
Race Control Logs
View Tech Sheets
(Race Weekend Only!)
(Race Weekend Only!)
Garages / Pit Lane Assignments
Tire Declaration Form
Important: Friday Test Day + Sebring Load-In Information Friday, June 26 – AutoQuest Test Day. Email brad@autoquestms.com for information!!!
Quick Links
Weekend Schedule for GridSeat.co Sebring Under the Stars at Sebring International Raceway - Overnight
Important: Complete tech inspection before registration finalization and do not miss the mandatory drivers meeting.
Update your Flagtronics FT200 to firmware
Update your Flagtronics FT200 to firmware
Friday: Early Arrivals - not participating in test day
7:00 AM
Gate 4 entry - Skid Pad
Not participating in test day. Line up on skid pad. Follow signs
Location: Gate 4
12:00 PM
Gate 1
Test Day Access Only
Location: Gate 1
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
ChampCar Tech
Staff will roam test day paddock teching cars. Staff will also be on Gate 4 skid pad teching cars
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
ChampCar Registration
Ticket Window
Location: Main Office Building
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Autoquest Test
Saturday: Move-In Day & Race Day: 11:59:59 Enduro
8:00 AM
Gates Open; All operations
3:00 PM
New To Champ Meeting
Media Room A
Location: Under Gunney Terrace
3:00 PM
Tech and Registration open
Paddock / Media Room B
Location: Under Gunney Terrace
4:45 PM
Mandatory Driver and Crew Meeting
Location: Winner's Circle
5:30 PM
Cars to Grid
6:00 PM
Green Flag/Start Endurance Race
Sunday: Race Day: 11:59:59
5:59 AM
Checkered Flag
11 Hours and 59 Minutes 59 Seconds
6:10 AM
Post-race Inspection
6:40 AM
Awards Ceremony
Location: Victory Circle
12:00 PM
All teams must be out of the paddock and move to Midway Pad.
6:00 PM
No on track activity, everybody out by 6pm. The Midway will close.
ChampCar Official Partners
Event Sponsor
Featured Event Sponsor
Grid Seat
GridSeat.co is the first end-to-end booking platform for arrive-and-drive seat time. It was created because, up until now, there wasn't a streamlined way for teams to grow their driver programs or for drivers to find all the available opportunities across amateur and professional racing series.
From ChampCar to SRO, GridSeat helps teams do what they ultimately want to do — go racing. And it helps drivers find their next seat with confidence.
The platform handles everything: secure online booking, split payments with deposits, digital waivers, verified driver profiles with racing resumes, and digital Driver IDs that live in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet.
For team owners, listing a car for an entire season takes minutes. Set your pricing, select your events, publish — and your listings are live and bookable instantly. No more chasing payments through Venmo. No more paper waivers in the paddock. No more spreadsheets.
For drivers, finding your next race has never been easier. Search by series, track, date, or car type. Book online. Sign your waiver. Show up and drive.
GridSeat launched in April 2026 and has grown to 60+ team owners, almost 300 registered drivers, and 130+ active listings across every major series — all through word of mouth and zero advertising spend. The platform is backed by IndyCar and Formula 2 driver Tatiana Calderon as Founding Ambassador and IMSA Mustang Challenge winner Sam Paley as Ambassador.
We also now have our driver development program with 3 promising drivers signed on.
From ChampCar to SRO, GridSeat helps teams do what they ultimately want to do — go racing. And it helps drivers find their next seat with confidence.
The platform handles everything: secure online booking, split payments with deposits, digital waivers, verified driver profiles with racing resumes, and digital Driver IDs that live in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet.
For team owners, listing a car for an entire season takes minutes. Set your pricing, select your events, publish — and your listings are live and bookable instantly. No more chasing payments through Venmo. No more paper waivers in the paddock. No more spreadsheets.
For drivers, finding your next race has never been easier. Search by series, track, date, or car type. Book online. Sign your waiver. Show up and drive.
GridSeat launched in April 2026 and has grown to 60+ team owners, almost 300 registered drivers, and 130+ active listings across every major series — all through word of mouth and zero advertising spend. The platform is backed by IndyCar and Formula 2 driver Tatiana Calderon as Founding Ambassador and IMSA Mustang Challenge winner Sam Paley as Ambassador.
We also now have our driver development program with 3 promising drivers signed on.
Email
help@gridseat.co
Registration
Andrea Chisek
andrea.chisek@champcar.org
434.363.8166
Operations
Bill Strong
bill.strong@champcar.org
434.300.8202
Race Director
Matt Siegert
Track Info
Address
113 Midway Drive, Sebring, Florida 33870
Directions
Length
3.740 mi (6.019 km)
Turns
17
Track Master Details for Sebring International Raceway - Overnight
Paddock Electric
Limited
Pit Lane Electric
Along the pit wall
Fuel on Site
Yes, Credit Card Pumps, but has an attendant.
Restrooms / Showers
Yes / Yes
Concessions
Yes, Gator Shack
Garage Rentals
Yes $125
Gate
24-Hour Gate Coverage
Tire Penalty Laps
10
Penalty Lap Multiplier
1.5x for races 9 to 16 hours
Tire Declaration Form
Things To Do Around The Area near Sebring International Raceway - Overnight
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
ESN 1
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.
ESN 2
Flagtronics FT200 and Transponders are available for rent at $50 each per event weekend. Available at Race Central/Registration.
ESN 3
Helmet Inspection: All drivers must present their helmet for inspection at Tech prior to any on-track activity. Approved helmets will receive a ChampCar annual helmet decal, which must be affixed to the left side of the helmet and clearly visible. Helmets without a current-year decal will not be permitted on track. Drivers arriving at pit-out without a decal will be sent back to their pit for inspection. Compliance decisions by ChampCar Officials are final.
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
email brad@autoquestms.com to enter
Friday Test Day + Sebring Load-In Information
Friday, June 26 – AutoQuest Test Day
Want extra track time before the Sebring overnight? AutoQuest offering a Friday evening test session.
**Test Day Details**
* **Cost:** $300 per car (includes up to 2 drivers if registered online)
* **Track Time:** 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
* **Drivers Meeting:** 5:00 PM (location TBD)
**Test Day Access**
* **Gate 1 staging opens at 7:00 AM**
* **Test participant load-in begins at 12:00 PM through Gate 1**
* **ONLY teams registered for the AutoQuest x ChampCar test may enter through Gate 1 on Friday**
* AutoQuest will provide Gate 1 security with the registered team list
**Garage Assignments**
ChampCar will assign garages for test participants. Please do not set up in unassigned garages.
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### Friday, June 26 – General ChampCar Event Load-In
For teams **NOT participating in the Friday test session:*
* **Gate 4 (Carroll Shelby entrance) opens at 12:00 PM Friday**
* Gate 4 will remain open overnight for ChampCar team load-in
* The access gate behind the Sebring office at the end of the skid pad will remain closed until **7:00 AM Saturday morning** to keep test day operations separated
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### Saturday Access
Once all teams have loaded in:
* **Gate 1 becomes the primary entrance/exit for all teams**
* **Gate 4 closes at 12:00 PM Saturday**
Please follow gate instructions carefully so we can keep Friday traffic moving smoothly for both test participants and race weekend arrivals.
Friday Test Day + Sebring Load-In Information
Friday, June 26 – AutoQuest Test Day
Want extra track time before the Sebring overnight? AutoQuest offering a Friday evening test session.
**Test Day Details**
* **Cost:** $300 per car (includes up to 2 drivers if registered online)
* **Track Time:** 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
* **Drivers Meeting:** 5:00 PM (location TBD)
**Test Day Access**
* **Gate 1 staging opens at 7:00 AM**
* **Test participant load-in begins at 12:00 PM through Gate 1**
* **ONLY teams registered for the AutoQuest x ChampCar test may enter through Gate 1 on Friday**
* AutoQuest will provide Gate 1 security with the registered team list
**Garage Assignments**
ChampCar will assign garages for test participants. Please do not set up in unassigned garages.
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### Friday, June 26 – General ChampCar Event Load-In
For teams **NOT participating in the Friday test session:*
* **Gate 4 (Carroll Shelby entrance) opens at 12:00 PM Friday**
* Gate 4 will remain open overnight for ChampCar team load-in
* The access gate behind the Sebring office at the end of the skid pad will remain closed until **7:00 AM Saturday morning** to keep test day operations separated
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### Saturday Access
Once all teams have loaded in:
* **Gate 1 becomes the primary entrance/exit for all teams**
* **Gate 4 closes at 12:00 PM Saturday**
Please follow gate instructions carefully so we can keep Friday traffic moving smoothly for both test participants and race weekend arrivals.
There are 65 garages. They cost $125. Pay when you enter the race or contact registration.
No fuel storage in the garage.
No fuel storage in the garage.
Gate 4 (opens Friday, 7 am) access for all ChampCar teams not participating in the Friday Test Day. All teams participating on test day enter through Gate 1. Gate 1 opens on Friday at noon.
$40 concrete blocks for awning / easy-up blocks. Go to the fuel pumps to pay and schedule delivery.
Power - $100 per plug. 30/50 amp - Pay at the gate.
Paddock Electric: Teams/individuals/RVs that plug into power will be charged $100 per week (Monday-Sunday) for each tap into a receptacle.
Pit Lane Electric: Along pit wall. May be limited.
Pit Lane Electric: Along pit wall. May be limited.
The pit lane has very limited lighting and minimal pit/ paddock area lighting. Be advised that ambient lighting may not be sufficient for fueling or mechanical repairs. Therefore, teams are advised to consider alternate power and lighting sources.
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.
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.
Closed-toe shoes are required on pit lane and over the wall. No shorts on the garage side of the stands. Long pants only.
All people going over the pit wall must be full ChampCar Club members. Guests may purchase a weekend membership to ChampCar at the ChampCar registration area for $20. This will give you paddock and cold pit lane access.
16 and under free with parent or guardian. Children under 18 are not allowed on the cold or hot pit lane.
16 and under free with parent or guardian. Children under 18 are not allowed on the cold or hot pit lane.
No children under-18 allowed on pit road. All minor drivers and crew must sign minor waivers with Sebring and ChampCar. Contact reg@champcar.org to get the waivers.
They are welcome on property, but must be kept on a leash. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets and must dispose of their waste properly.
Self-contained RV camping is allowed Thursday, Friday & Saturday night. Must be out by 4 pm Sunday. Power is $100 per week. Pay at the gate. You may park your trailers and campers in the Midway parking area after the event.
BBQ’s are allowed in the camping area only, provided all BBQ’s are supervised at all times, a fire extinguisher is within 15’ of the open flame, and all open flames are (at a minimum) 20’ from all race cars, fuel storage or other flammable sources.
Yes. / Yes.
Concessions will be open 10:30 a.m. through midnight on Saturday.
Credit Card pumps open Saturday and Sunday (Race Days). There will be someone on-site all night for fuel until at least 6 a.m.
93 and 100 octane unleaded.
93 and 100 octane unleaded.
We’re racing, regardless of the weather.
Drones are not allowed at CCES events.
An invoice will be sent to the team captain. Payment plans can be worked out if needed. Unpaid track damage invoices could result in a membership hold until paid. A 4% service fee will be added for any track damage bill sent. Subject to change.
Guard Rails - $875.00 per 25-foot section for all guardrail damage.
Tire Walls - $30 per linear foot for all tire wall damage.
Fencing - $35 per linear foot for all fencing damage.
Oil Dry -
Guard Rails - $875.00 per 25-foot section for all guardrail damage.
Tire Walls - $30 per linear foot for all tire wall damage.
Fencing - $35 per linear foot for all fencing damage.
Oil Dry -
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