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Competitor Information Packet
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Dear Classic 12 Hour Competitor, In just a few short days, we will host the Inaugural Classic 12 Hour at the famous Sebring International Raceway. This packet will provide you with the valuable information on registration, load-in requirements, technical specifications and onsite locations to help make your visit enjoyable. Once again, Marion’s will be joining us as the caterer for the JSI Driver’s Lounge and we hope to see you all enjoying the Lounge. Don’t forget to visit with JSI Logistics in the Driver’s Lounge for any parts delivery needs throughout the event. On behalf of our entire organization, thank you for sharing your car’s heritage with thousands of fans and your fellow competitors.
Welcome to the Classic 12 Hour at Sebring!
Regards, David Hinton President
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Event Week Schedule Tuesday November 29 9 am – 7 pm 12 pm – 7 pm 2 pm –6 pm
Registration Open Competitor Rig Parking Technical Inspections
6:30 am – 6:30 pm 7:00 am – 5 pm 7:30 am
Registration Open Technical Inspections Test Day Driver’s Meeting, Both Classic 12 & Sebring Historics, Pit Central in Pit Lane Mandatory for ALL Drivers registered for Test Day Test Day Sessions for Classic 12 & Sebring Historics
Wednesday November 30
8:00 am
Thursday December 1 7 am – 6 pm 7 am – 5 pm 8:00 am 10:00 am
6:30 pm
Registration Open Technical Inspections Practice and Qualifying Sessions for Classic 12 & Sebring Historics Mandatory Driver’s Meeting, both Classic 12 & Sebring Historics Pit Central In Pit Lane Mandatory for ALL Drivers Night Practice Sessions for Classic 12
7:30 am – 6 pm 7:30 am – 5 pm 8:00 am 10:10 am
Registration Open Technical Inspections BRM Enduros Sprint Race 1 for Sebring Historics
Friday December 2
1:00 pm Saturday December 3
Start of the Classic 12 Hour
7 am – 4 pm By Appt Only 8:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 12:00 pm
Registration Open Tech Inspections Sprint Race 2 for Sebring Historics Vintage Plane Display Arrival Alan Jay Parade Laps Race 2 for Classic 12 Hour
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Dinner Break
6:00 pm
Race 3 for Classic 12 Hour
Sunday December 4 7:30 am – 12 pm 8:00 am 11:00 am 3:00 pm 3:30 pm 7:00 pm
Registration Open Race 4 for Classic 12 Hour Vintage Plane Display Departure End of Classic 12 Hour Classic 12 Hour Award Presentation, Hall of Fame Infield/Paddock Must be Cleared
**Please review Official Schedule for your Session Times
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Load In & Load Out Procedures Competitor and Crews will be allowed to start Load In procedures on Tuesday, November 29th at 12:00 pm. For ANY competitors rigging that arrives prior to that time, all rigs will need to be staged in Gate 2. Gate 2 is located directly in front of the Sebring International Raceway Offices. Load Out, all vehicles, trailers, transporters and RV’s must be clear of all infield areas by 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 4th. All rigging staying overnight on Sunday, December 4th must be parked in Gate 2 lot.
Paddock Information
Passenger Cars and trucks are not allowed into the paddock area. Each participant will receive 2 parking passes for the Competitor Parking Area, which has easy access to the paddock area. Delivery Time – Personal cars and trucks may be temporarily permitted into the paddock area to unload equipment, groceries, etc. The Delivery Time will be from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. each morning. Vehicles will be subject to being towed if found parked in the paddock/garage area. Vehicles with a disabled permit will be allowed access to disabled parking within Paddock Areas. No Camping is allowed inside the Paddock area. RV Parking and camping sites are available. All Tow Vehicles must be removed from the garage area after placing your trailer, with the exception of a tractor attached to a trailer. All waste must be disposed of properly. Used tires, batteries, equipment and empty fuel drums are each individual team’s responsibility. The simple rule is: If a team brought it in…then a team must take it out. Failure to do so could result in fines, suspensions and increased costs to everyone. No open shoes allowed in the Pit Lane areas. No shorts or sleeve less shirts are allowed in the Hot Pit Lane. No pets in the Pit Lane.
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Groups and Classes HSR CLASSIC 12 HOUR – GROUPS/CLASSES Group A P/O P/U GT/O GT/U+ GT/USports GT/Touring
Early FIA era: 1952 ~ 1972 FIA Prototype Sports Cars, Gr. 5/6 (over 3.0L) FIA Prototype Sports Cars, Gr. 5/6 (under 3.0L) FIA Grand Touring/Sports, Gr. 3/4 (over 3.0L) FIA Grand Touring/Sports, Gr. 2/3/4 (under 3.0L) FIA Grand Touring/Sports, Gr. 2/3/4 (under 2.0L) FIA World Sports Car Championship FIA World Sports Car Championship (selected as appropriate)
CLASS A-1 A-2 A-3 A-4 A-5 A-6 A-7
Group B GTX GTO GTU Sports
Early IMSA GTO/GTU era: 1973 ~ 1982 IMSA GTX/AAGT/FIA Gr. 5 IMSA GTO (over 3.0L) FIA Gr. 2/3/4 IMSA GTU/FIA Gr. 3/4 (under 3.0L) FIA Gr. 2/3/4 FIA Sports Racing Cars, FIA Gr. 6
CLASS B-1 B-2 B-3 B-4
Group C GTP GTP/L GTO GTU W/C
Late IMSA/GTP/WSC era: 1983 ~ 1993 IMSA GT Prototype, FIA Group C IMSA Camel Lights, FIA Group C/2 IMSA GTO/GT1/FIA Gr. A/B, as appropriate IMSA GTU/GT2/FIA Gr. A/B, as appropriate IMSA GT3/World Challenge, etc.
CLASS C-1 C-2 C-3 C-4 C-5
Group D WSC DP GTS GTS2 GT3
Early GrandAm/Daytona Prototype/ GT era: 1994 ~ 2002 IMSA World Sportscars (WSC) Grand American Daytona Prototypes (Gen 1) Grand Touring Supreme; includes FIA GT1/IMSA GTS/GTS1 Grand Touring Supreme, uni-body; includes FIA GT2/IMSA GTS2 Grand Touring Supreme, tube-frame or unibody, includes FIA GT3 Speed World Challenge, Cup, Challenge, etc.
CLASS D-1 D-2 D-3 D-4 D-5 D-6
Group E LMP DP GT1 GT2 GT3 GT4 Post 2013
Modern LMP/GrandAm/GT era: 2003 ~ 2013 ALMS LMP 1/2 Daytona Prototypes (Gen 2/3) FIA/IMSA/GrandAm GT1 FIA/IMSA/GrandAm GT2 FIA/IMSA/GrandAm GT3 FIA/IMSA/GrandAm GT4, Cup, Challenge, etc. All appropriate cars than were first produced and raced after 2013
CLASS E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7
Group F
Sports Racers Modern GT Historic GT Historic GT Vintage GT Vintage GT
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HSR CARS that are deemed not eligible for Groups A thru F HSR cars will be arranged in suitable classes based on specifications, tires, etc. so as to create fair competition within the group and classes. HSR Group 6/7 (APPROVED CARS ONLY) HSR Group 9/10 (APPROVED CARS ONLY) HSR Group 5A (HP1, MP1, MP2, GTU) HSR Group 5B (HP2, HP3, HP4, HTA, S1, SSA) HSR Group 3 HSR Group 2 Note: HSR Groups 4 and 8 are excluded
CLASS
F-1 F-2 F-3 F-4 F-5 F-6
Competitor Information DRIVER REQUIREMENTS All competitors must show evidence of a current competition license with a recognized racing organization.
HELMETS It is required that all drivers wear an (SA) rated racing helmet of SA 2005 or later Snell approved or equivalent FIA specification HANS DEVICE
TECHNICAL INSPECTIONS Each car must pass a technical inspection conducted by the HSR technical staff. Annual Tech’s from HSR will be accepted. This inspection is primarily a safety inspection and may or may not address compliance with regulations pertaining to specifications. All cars must have technical inspection completed by the end of Test Day.
HANS and other FIA-approved head restraints can help prevent injury in catastrophic incidents where impact is very high and at a front angle. We highly recommend their use and the correct installation. It is the decision and responsibility of the individual participant to use or not use a device of choice.
SCORING SYSTEM
TRANSPONDERS All cars must have an AMB TranX260 compatible transponder (reddish/orange in color). Rental transponders are available.
PIT VEHICLES/GOLF CARTS Personal and or Team Golf Carts (Pit Carts, Bikes and the like) can be used inside the Paddock and Pit Lane areas without the requirement of a Decal. If you would like to rent a Golf Cart please contact Mid Florida Golf Carts,
[email protected] Or 800-385-1385.
Scoring is based on the most amount of laps completed in the least amount of time over the 4 races combined.
LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS Two working headlights and two tail lights at the start must be demonstrated for technical and pre-grid personnel. Any exceptions must be approved by Race Control. Any cars that run a single taillight light (i.e. SRF or Thunder Roadsters) would be approved by Race Control. Faulty lights must be repaired in order to compete. Cars which fail to maintain proper lighting will be mechanical black flagged for repair.
HSR SPRINT & ENDURO
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If you would like additional track time, you can add on the HSR Sprint Races and/or Endurance Challenge races to your entry. Please ask Registration for further details.
Competitor Information Continued PIT STOP PROCEDURE Each racecar must take the green flag on track before being eligible for a mandatory pit stop. Pit Stops will be timed by HSR personnel. Time will start as the car enters the pits as indicated by the Pit Lane Sign, time will stop as the car passes the pit out as indicated by Pit Lane Sign. Pit Lane speed is 35 MPH. Cars may not stop or slow down below 35 MPH at pit out unless instructed to do so by Pit Marshal.
CLASSIC 12 HOUR RACE PROCEDURE Each race session of the Classic 12 Hour is a 42 Minute Race, with a 3 Minute Required Pit Stop. Each competitor must have completed the 3 Minute Pit Stop with 10 Minutes remaining in the race session.
FUELING
GRIDS Race 1 Grids will be determined by the qualifying sessions starting on Thursday. Race 2 and subsequent sessions will be gridded based upon the combined time of previous race sessions.
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Driver must be out of the car before fueling starts and no work may be performed on the car during fueling. Fueling must be conducted by a driver/crewman wearing Nomex-type clothing with full face protection (helmet recommended). Everyone over the wall during fueling MUST wear full Nomex and eye protection. Each team must provide a 10lb minimum fire extinguisher and someone with full Nomex and eye protection to man it during pit stops. All fuel containers must remain behind the pit lane wall until the car stops and the driver exits the vehicle.
Racing Flags Green Flag Signals a clear course and indicates the immediate start or restart of a race.
Yellow Flag STANDING A situation exists that warrants your attention and caution. NO PASSING until you have proceeded to a station where the yellow flag is no longer being displayed. WAVING A hazardous situation exists that warrants your attention and extreme caution. SLOW DOWN AND NO PASSING. You will probably have to deviate from and modify your driving line. DOUBLE When you see a station displaying two yellow flags. A FULL COURSE YELLOW exists. NO PASSING, a pace car may be used. Black Flag OPEN Displayed at all corners means THE SESSIONHAS STOPPED. All cars shall proceed cautiously to the pits. Stop Racing. An “ALL” sign will be displayed at the starter’s stand and Black Flag Station. The Black Flag Stations are located at turn 6. CLOSED (Furled) Warning when pointed at a participant from the starters stand. Red Flag Session has been stopped. All cars should reduce speed to idle. Be prepared to stop. Give way to all emergency vehicles. If track is not blocked, proceed at idle speed back to pit lane, and park drivers right. No work can be done. Shut off engine and stay with your car, until told otherwise.
White Flag Open, displayed at all corners and start, at the beginning of practice sessions. Passing allowed, you may encounter slower cars. Do not weave to warm tires.
Blue w/ Yellow Stripe Flag Check your mirrors. Hold the line, another competitor is following closely or is trying to overtake.
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Black w/ Orange Ball Flag Do not take another lap. Something is wrong with a participant’s car. Flag is shown beside board with involved car’s number. That car must proceed to pits.
Yellow w/ Red Stripes Flag Signals debris on race surface which could include parts from a car or a slippery race surface. Exercise caution.
Checkered Flag Notifies the race or session is finished. Stop racing, cool your car down and return to the pits at the next opportunity.
Important Contact Information David Hinton Sara Councilor James Redman Dorsey Schroeder Jack Woehrle
President Event Manager General Manager Competition Director Technical Director
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
HSR Office Phone Number: 727-573-1340
Shipping Information If you need to have something shipped to the track please be sure to send it to the address: Sebring International Raceway 113 Midway Dr. Sebring, FL 33780 Further Information to include on Package: Event Name: HSR Classic 12 Hour Team Name: _________________
Drivers Lounge sponsored by JSI Logistics. Each race entry receives 2 complimentary passes to the "JSI Logistics Driver’s Lounge", additional passes are available for purchase through the HSR registration office (
[email protected]). We hope to see everyone enjoying the variety of food choices offered in the lounge and relaxing with their fellow competitors.
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