B/Stock

Is anyone was planning on going to the chin event at Sebring on 4/18? I have never been to a Chin event and was wondering if anyone could give me some input on their events.

waddisme

I have been to a couple of their RA events. It runs pretty smooth and there are always a lot of different type cars. Actually, the RA event had a closing 1 hr open track for all groups. There was the Ford GT ALMS car there. It was kind of scary getting passed by someone going that fast. I wish Sebring wasn't so far away - it looks like a fun track.

RoganR

I may participate. Sebring is a fun track. Out in Nevada at Spring Mountain doing the ZR1 class.

rfn026

You're going to have a lot of fun. I don't want to add up how many times I've run Sebring with Chin. They run a well orgainzed and very safe event. Try to get your car through tech the day before (usually after 3 pm) so you're ready to go first thing in the morning.

Everything thing at a Chin event runs on time. Be ready.

Richard Newton
Corvette Race Car Blog

JDIllon

Mark, runs a great event. I will be there instructing. You will have a fun time just take it easy thru 17 and you will be fine. As mentioned before the Chin events are very well run and things pretty much go on time, you will get lots of track time. See you there. JD

wmk32

I'll be there. Great events. Sebring is definitely my favorite as is Chin. Only advice would be to show up and claim a garage area in the pits the day before because they will often be full by early the next morning.

sperkins

I've always wanted to run at Sebring, but from the videos I've seen (including the ALMS race this weekend) it looks so rough that it would certainly rattle every bolt loose in my car with the T1 bars I have. Anyone think it would be better to put the stock C5Z sway bars back on the car if I decide to register?

mcar00

I run Motons and T1 sway bars and the car holds together year after year. It is possible to avoid some of the rough spots by altering your line just slightly. It's a great track and Chin runs a very efficient event. My buddy and I will both be there in a black C6 Z06 and a silver C6 Z06. Hope to see you there.

klasik-69

As said, the bumpy part is on turn 17 which comes right after the long straight. The smoothest line is hugging the inside. The wider you go, the bumpier it gets. And the real problem is you're coming in pretty hot and turning about 120 degrees............a real pucker factor part of the course. The other tight turns are 7 and 10, with 10 being the tougher of the two. Both, however, do have runoff areas should the brakes not do their job, or if you missed your braking zone. I have never run that course in the rain, and with part asphalt and part cement track, I would think that would get a little hairy. It is a fun course that eats up tires and brakes.

05C6GAC

I just finnished a Chin weekend @ Roebing they put on a great track event, I'm not going to get to Sebring, but plan on going to Watkins Glen in May.

B/Stock

Registration FULL for novice! Should have registered last night. Hopefully someone will drop out, I'm on the standby list. Thanks for the input everyone.

RoganR

Sebring is a fun track...my fav out of PBIR and Homestead.

rfn026

I don't like the new PBIR any more than I liked the old Moroso. Pit exit is terrible. You enter the track directly into the line. I don't see how they got FIA approval for that.

Richard Newton

GrandSportGirly

If you guys are itching to get to Sebring before the the 18th why not come run with us @ HOD on the 5th.

Spots still available, I will be there so come on out that weekend, geat people and a great time.

B/Stock

What/where is HOD?

GrandSportGirly

Hooked On Driving Sebring April 5th.

http://hookedondriving.com

Todd Z

Chin runs a first class event. You will be very happy. What I like to refer as happy hour at the end of the day is fun. Remember to respect the slower and novice drivers during happy hour.

RoganR

Mark is a great guy over at Chin. Henry over at HOD is very cool as well.

RoganR

Vid stops shortly after I pass the gray zr1. Batteries died.

rfn026

I've run Sebring so much I'm starting to thing the track is smooth. I wouldn't be concerned too much about your T1 sway bars. I run very soft springs and huge sway bars. Sebring seems to like that. Then again most race tracks seem to like soft springs.

Richard Newton
Corvette Race Car Blog