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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 01:16 PM
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I can't wait for Saturday! First ALMS race of the season. The 12 hours of Sebring.

Someday I'll actually make it out to Florida to see it in person, but for now I'll have to stick to the Speed Channel. That reminds me... does anyone have digital cable? Haha I don't get Speed Channel with basic cable.
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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I hope you have a friend that can get the Speed Channel. I'll be watching as much as I can.

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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by The California Kid
I can't wait for Saturday! First ALMS race of the season. The 12 hours of Sebring.

Someday I'll actually make it out to Florida to see it in person, but for now I'll have to stick to the Speed Channel. That reminds me... does anyone have digital cable? Haha I don't get Speed Channel with basic cable.
ALMS - CORVETTE'S RULE. It's racing season again....let's roll dudes!!
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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Thanks for reminding me. I will go and set my DVR right now.
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 06:58 PM
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Have been watching ALMS since 2000,don't intend on missing
this season either. Go C6.R's!!!
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I'm from Florida and have been to Sebring ( long time ago). It's one big party!! However, if you ever go, DO NOT camp in the infield ( you can't leave until the race is over ) and bring ear plugs.

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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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Check with your cable company--Here we can get both espn's and speed on "expanded" basic cable..cable company's are still an expensive PIA though.
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It's been a long cold winter here in Wisconsin, it feels good to get the racing saeson started. Corvette owners are lucky to have the Pratt & Miller/Katech C6R's to carry our flag. They ROCK!
Also, and no lesser extent, is the LG Motorsports/Riley entry in GT2 ! Lou thanks for the step up and best of luck! Here's to another awesome season for Corvette Racing!

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Originally Posted by Big-Red
I'm from Florida and have been to Sebring ( long time ago). It's one big party!! However, if you ever go, DO NOT camp in the infield ( you can't leave until the race is over ) and bring ear plugs.

PERFECT!
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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I will actually miss it this year for the first time in a while, but I will be watching it. The Pratt & Miller C6R's should not have much problem with the Aston Martin in this race, but we will see what IMSA does with restriction on them as the year goes on (that is if the AM continues on).
I want to give a call out to Lou Gigliotti. Qualified 7th in a field on 16 in GT2. That is a great result seeing this is his first ALMS event. Now we have Corvettes in both GT1 and GT2. Go get them Lou.
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Originally Posted by Big-Red
I'm from Florida and have been to Sebring ( long time ago). It's one big party!! However, if you ever go, DO NOT camp in the infield ( you can't leave until the race is over ) and bring ear plugs.

It must have been some time since you have been there. My son and I camp in the infield, better known as Green Park, and you can leave when ever. Actually the spring breakers just drive back and forth across the drive over bridgefrom one side of the track to the other.
If you do ever get the chance to go I will say that do not plan on camping in Green PArk or going over there if you have kids with you (my son is 29). It can get a little wild. Remember this is spring break time in Florida, and there are some there thatnever see the race.
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Got Directv and will be watching it
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 02:26 PM
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Crap. It's game time, and I have no Speed Channel.
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