Aston Martin vs. Peugeot Highlights Sebring Classic SEBRING 2010

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1 Order Tickets Online at sebringraceway.com S E B R I N G I N T E R N A T I O N A L R A C E W A Y March 17-20, 2010 Children 12 AND UNDER FREE ADMISSION When accompanied by a paying adult Aston Martin vs. Peugeot Highlights Sebring Classic SEBRING 2010 MARCH 17-20, 2010 SEBRING INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY sebringraceway.com The stage is set for America s greatest sports car race. The 58th running of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida takes the green flag at 10:30 am on Saturday, March 20th, kicking off the American Le Mans Series season. This year s Sebring classic looks to be an Aston Martin vs. Peugeot battle. Neither make has won overall at Sebring, but this could be the year. Peugeot is the defending 24 Hours of Le Mans champion, while Aston Martin won the 2009 European Le Mans Series title. Acura, Creation, Porsche and several Lola entries will also be in contention in the prototype classes. In addition, the new Le Mans Prototype Challenge cars will make their debut as a new class within the race (see page 11). One of the best GT fields in Sebring history will be on the grid. Corvette, BMW, Ferrari, Porsche, Jaguar, and Ford teams will help make 2010 a year to remember. Gates open at Sebring on Wednesday, March 17th, and remain open 24 hours a day through Saturday s endurance classic. Supertickets are now offered as four-day, two-day (Friday-Saturday), and Saturdayonly tickets. As always, kids 12 and under are admitted free at Sebring with a paying adult. A wide variety of camping, parking and viewing options are available. For more information see the order form on page 7 or visit sebringraceway.com. Seven supporting events will be part of the 2010 Sebring schedule, including the IMSA Prototype Challenge, Patron GT3 Challenge, Star Mazda Championship, Formula Atlantics and Skip Barber National. Vintage racing will also be part of the spectacular lineup at the famous road racing circuit. Sebring International Raceway is America s fanfriendly road racing circuit. There will be numerous fan activities at Sebring, including the driver autograph session on Friday. The Gallery of Legends will feature a display of historic race cars and also host the Hall of Fame autograph session. Alpina will have a display there and race fans will have an opportunity to win an Alpina timepiece. Sebring boasts nearly six decades of racing history. Past winners of the 12-hour classic include Mario Andretti, A.J. Foyt, Juan Manuel Fangio, Dan Gurney, Phil Hill, Bobby Rahal, Al Holbert, Stirling Moss and Jim Hall. Porsche is the leading manufacturer with 18 overall wins.

2 Jaguar has been named the Official Car of Sebring International Raceway, home of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida. A legend of motorsports, Jaguar has a long and successful history in sports car racing. Jaguar first won Le Mans in 1951 with the debut of the C-TYPE, and captured four more wins during the 1950s as well as in 1988 and 1990 at the famous French endurance classic. Jaguar scored its first major victory in North America by winning the 12 Hours of Sebring in Two of the most storied names in motor racing have joined together to form an ideal marketing partnership, stated Sebring Raceway President and General Manager Tres Stephenson. We look forward to working with Jaguar to forge a solid longterm relationship. Jaguar is excited to enter the very competitive ALMS and return to Sebring, where we have a great history, adds Richard Beattie, Jaguar North American Executive Vice President for Marketing and Sales. With a competition record in the U.S. reaching back to 1938, it is important that we compete at the highest levels of motorsport. As part of the agreement, the circuit s Pit Tower has been named the Jaguar Tower, honoring the marque s heritage at Sebring. During the 1950s and 60s, the race control tower of the circuit s original pit structure was also named the Jaguar Tower. We are pleased to bring back this legendary landmark, added Stephenson. The Jaguar name adds even more prestige and tradition to our historic facility. The new RSR Jaguar XKR GT will make its Sebring debut in March. The car took its first green flag last October in the American Le Mans Series finale and is set for a full-season championship effort in Paul Gentilozzi, Principal Partner of JaguarRSR, has a stellar record at Sebring, including a class victory in 1992 and the overall pole position in Mike O Driscoll, Managing Director of Jaguar Cars said: Our designers and engineers have taken the best of our standard road-going XKR. With Paul Gentilozzi s motorsport expertise, we ve created a first-class competition car. Motorsport has always been important to the Jaguar brand. Our domination of Le Mans in the 1950s was a foundation on which the company was developed, notes O Driscoll. As we look to the future with our new range of high-performance R branded cars, we aim to make the Jaguar brand synonymous with motorsports once again. 2 TICKET INFO sebringraceway.com PR45493

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4 ALPINA Official Timekeeper of the 12 Hours of Sebring After an extremely successful cooperation in 2009, Alpina Genève and Sebring International Raceway have again united for the 58th annual edition of the legendary 12 Hours of Sebring. As a result, Alpina will be named the Official Timekeeper of the event. In the racing world, the 12 Hours of Sebring are considered among the main events on the international calendar, not solely because it is the opening race of the 2010-season of the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón. 4 TICKET INFO During the three-day event, the finest international field of road racing cars and drivers will converge at Sebring to compete in the most gruelling endurance race in North America. Traditionally witnessed by a passionate crowd of over 100,000, the 2010 edition promises to become again a great event. To celebrate the partnership between Alpina and Sebring International Raceway, the luxury sports watch brand from Geneva will introduce a new limited edition: the Alpina 12 Hours of Sebring Automatic Chrono GMT. With this new addition to the collection, the brand reinforces its connection to the world of motor sports. At the same time, this timekeeper is the first edition within the new Alpina Racing Collection. The rounded and smooth case shape ensures a perfect fit on the wrist of the drivers, while simultaneously meeting their tough requirements: highest level of accuracy, readability, shock resistance, sturdiness and reliability. With a generous diameter of 47mm, the matt black stainless steel watch features a black dial with red and silver elements. The raised white and luminous indexes ensure visibility, also during the nightly hours of the race. Under the hood, a highly complex and durable Swiss automatic movement offers the ability to keep track of the exact 12 Hours of Sebring, through a sophisticated chronograph functionality with a 12-hour counter in the lower half of the dial. To highlight this feature, a subtle red 12 symbolizes the finish line. Furthermore, the watch shows time and date, and offers a GMT function. Both front and reverse sides of the timepiece are equipped with ultra resistant sapphire crystals. To commemorate the 58th race, the Alpina 12 Hours of Sebring Automatic Chrono GMT will be issued in a highly exclusive limited and numbered run of just 158 pieces worldwide. Alpina will premiere the watch at the Gallery of Legends VIP Area on Saturday, March 20. Watch enthusiasts & Sebring race fans alike will have the privilege of discovering the limited edition at its launch. sebringraceway.com

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6 March 17-20, 2010 Sebring Chateau Elan Gift Shop Raceway Headquarters Registration Windows Skip Barber Racing School CFR / SCCA SIR Raceway Operations RESTROOMS PAY-PHONE MEDICAL TRAM STOPS Signs Posted TRAM ROUTE HANDICAPPED PARKING AIRPORT SHUTTLE PICK-UP / DROP-OFF TOWER VICTORY CIRCLE VIEWING MOUNDS TURN ONE CLUB Competitor Paddock North Paddock SEBRING INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY POLICIES Advance ticket prices expire February 15. No personal golf carts and no off-road vehicles (including ATVs, ATCs, dune buggies and bicycles). No pets allowed on raceway property. Sebring International Raceway has special handicapped parking and viewing areas. No bonfires. Only charcoal fires permitted. No scaffolding over 6 feet. No scaffolding inside vehicles. Individual camping areas must not be roped. No furniture may be left on raceway property. Remember to bring your ticket! Sebring International Raceway does not replace lost, misplaced, forgotten or stolen tickets. All illegally parked vehicles will be towed and impounded at owner s expense. Race runs rain or shine. NO REFUNDS. 6 TICKET INFO sebringraceway.com

7 SEBRING 2010 TICKET INFO Tickets are now on sale for the 58th Annual Mobil1 12 Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida. All tickets provide access to the Paddock. Camping is available on the premises and children 12 and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult. Parking in unrestricted areas is $25 for cars, vans and pickup trucks. Recreational vehicles, large trucks and camper trailers require parking passes on sale in advance or at the main gate. No off-road vehicles (including ATVs, ATCs, dune buggies and bicycles) are allowed on the premises. Motorcycles are allowed only in designated areas. Gates open Wednesday, March 17, and remain open 24 hours a day through Saturday. SUPERTICKETS Supertickets allow your gate admission and access to all spectator areas including the Paddock. Four-day Superticket is $100. Two-day (Friday-Saturday) ticket is $90. Saturday only Superticket is $80. CLUB SEBRING PIT SUITE The ultimate way to experience America s greatest Sports Car race, the Club Sebring suite overlooks pitlane to provide an encompassing view. The price of $500 per membership includes admission, light snacks, beverages all four days and catered meals on Saturday (children 12 and under $250.00). PIT BOX An open viewing area on top of the Sebring pit tower puts you right on top of the action. Pit boxes are located in the paddock and overlook the front straight and start/finish line. Price is $200 (children 12 and under $100.00). CAR PARKING Cars, vans and pickups in general admission area $25. This fee will be waived if there are at least four persons in the vehicle. RV PARKING Recreational vehicles, trucks, and camper trailers require parking passes for non-restricted and non-reserved areas at a price of $75 per vehicle. VERY LIMITED. RESERVED TRACKSIDE PARKING/CAMPING Sebring Raceway offers 10 ft. wide reserved parking spaces directly on the 3.7 mile circuit at several exciting locations. The price for a reserved space is $500 on the Start/Finish and $400 elsewhere, and must be ordered in advance. For availability call NORTH PADDOCK PARKING Sebring International Raceway now offers parking in the North Paddock, adjacent to the Competitor Paddock. This gives race fans a convenient access to all portions of the circuit. North Paddock parking is $75 for cars and $95 for RVs. VERY LIMITED! ULMANN STRAIGHT Spacious reserved camping/parking along the famous Ulmann Straight is available on a limited basis. This area offers race fans a stunning view of the back stretch and the entry into Turn 17. Spaces are $900 each and must be reserved in advance. FREE ON-SITE PARKING & CAMPING A large area adjacent to the front gate has been designated as free parking and camping for race fans. Within a short walk of all the action (tram service will be offered Friday and Saturday), this will allow spectators to camp near the track and avoid parking fees. NOTE: Early arrival camping will not be allowed until March 1, ORDER FORM No. Tickets Type Price Amount SUPERTICKET Saturday Only Friday & Saturday All Four Days PIT BOX Pit Box Seat Pit Box Seat (child) PRIVATE PIT BOX (25 seats) Private Pit Box CLUB SEBRING Club Sebring Club Sebring (child) PARKING (vehicle only)* Car General Parking Car North Paddock RVs General Parking RV North Paddock Postage Service Charge 8.00 TOTAL ENCLOSED *Each occupant must have admission ticket. $ , $ MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Discover may be used for ticket purchase by mail or phone. All information must be completed including signature or we cannot process your ticket request. Please charge: y d t American Express ACCOUNT NUMBER SIGNATURE Expiration Date MAIL TICKETS TO: (Please print) NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE/ZIP PHONE NO. Please check here if the above is a new address. No Refunds Race runs rain or shine. All orders received after February 13, 2010, will be held at Will-Call. All orders outside USA will be held at Will-Call. No personal checks will be accepted after March 1st, Raceway assumes no responsibility for lost, stolen or destroyed tickets. Make your check or money order payable to: SEBRING INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY, INC. 113 MIDWAY DRIVE, SEBRING, FLORIDA

8 Sebring International Raceway Added to 2010 Legends of Motorsports Schedule Historic Venue to Host December Event Sebring International Raceway will host a round of the inaugural Legends of Motorsports, A Bobby Rahal Signature Event, from December 3 to December 5, 2010, it was announced recently. This is the fourth Legends of Motorsports event to be announced, making the current confirmed 2010 schedule: May 21-23, 2010 Barber Motorsports Park June 11-13, 2010 Watkins Glen International July 9-11, 2010 Circuit Mont-Tremblant December 3-5, 2010 Sebring International Raceway Sebring is the oldest continuously-operating road racing facility in the United States, holding its first race in Sebring is considered one of the classic race tracks in North American sports car racing, and its annual 12-hour endurance classic is often called America s Le Mans. I have so many pleasant memories of races at Sebring International Raceway, said Bobby Rahal, Partner, Historic Motorsports Productions (HMP). With our strategy to stage automotive and automotive lifestyle events at historic North American venues, Sebring obviously fits the bill. This is a great addition to our existing schedule and we look forward to celebrating the end of our inaugural Legends of Motorsports season at this iconic track. We are honored to have been selected by Bobby and his team to host a round of Legends of Motorsports, said Tres Stephenson, President and General Manager of Sebring. In addition to the on-track action, we anticipate a full slate of automotive lifestyle activities and events, which mean so much to the overall success and attracting new fans to our venue. About Legends of Motorsports Legends of Motorsports, A Bobby Rahal Signature Event, is a premium race series owned by Historic Motorsports Productions LLC ( HMP ). Specifically, Legends of Motorsports is an annual series of premium vintage racing events and related lifestyle experiences staged at historic North American venues. Based in Zionsville, Indiana, HMP s principal owners are racers and businessmen Bobby Rahal, Peter Stoneberg and Zak Brown. Additional equity investors in HMP include Spire Capital Partners and Just Marketing International, which provides comprehensive strategy, marketing, public relations and event logistics services to the venture. For more information, please visit HMP on the worldwide web at or by calling (317) RESERVE YOUR RACE SCANNER PRIOR TO THE RACE LISTEN TO THE ACTION AS IT HAPPENS! Speedcom Communications can ship your scanner to you before the race or have it ready for pick up at the event VISIT for DISCOUNT PRICING on UNIDEN and RECEIVER SCANNERS and HEADSETS 8 TICKET INFO sebringraceway.com

9 Team CytoSport Porsche Spyder squad Enters Sebring The Team CytoSport Muscle Milk squad is set to return to the American Le Mans Series this year this time for a full season championship assault. The #6 Muscle Milk Porsche RS Spyder will contest the LMP2 class with owner/driver Greg Pickett and German star Klaus Graf behind the wheel. Team CytoSport is moving up to a full season of competition following a very successful partial season. The Benicia, California-based team claimed four consecutive LMP2 podium finishes in its four races in After competing in the LMP2 class last season, the Muscle Milk team will be joining the new combined LMP class for the 2010 Championship. The major endurance events at Sebring and Petit Le Mans will continue to be run to the full ACO LMP1 and LMP2 rules. We re really excited to be taking on our first full season of ALMS competition. I m so proud of what we ve accomplished with our team so far and it s very encouraging for us heading into We know that it will be a new challenge for us in the combined LMP class but it s one we can t wait to face, expressed team owner Greg Pickett. I look forward to having Klaus (Graf) drive for us again. He had such amazing performances last season. It s an honor to have him on the team and as part of the CytoSport family. Obviously this wouldn t be possible without the support from the people at Porsche who were so great to work with last season as well as everyone at Michelin who have given us superb tires at every race. We re thrilled to be working with them again this upcoming season. Having originally driven together in the ALMS in 2007 Pickett and Graf are eagerly awaiting the chance to contest the complete season. The German impressed many last year with his outstanding performances aboard the Porsche RS Spyder, notably by setting an LMP2 race lap record at Road Atlanta as well as making his way through the field and to an in-class podium finish at the historic Petit Le Mans. I m really looking forward to the 2010 ALMS season to compete with the Porsche RS Spyder and Team Cytosport, Graf said. After our successful start in 2009 with four podium finishes in four races you would think this would be a natural progression to compete again in But I know that a program like ours requires a big commitment from all parties involved. I d like to thank Greg Pickett and everyone involved at Team CytoSport and Muscle Milk who made this happen. To go into our first full season of competition with our Porsche RS Spyder is a tremendous achievement for our team and we look forward to that challenge. I can t wait for our first race of the year, the famous 12 Hours of Sebring. Finally, coming from Germany it personally makes me proud to be involved in such a prestigious partnership with Porsche Motorsport. We built a great relationship with our partners Porsche and Michelin in 2009 and we hope we can transform that into great race results this season. SATURDAY, APRIL 17 FANTASY OF FLIGHT America s greatest machines show their muscle at Mustangs & Mustangs This 13th annual event teams up P-51 Mustangs and Classic Ford cars SHOW YOUR TICKET FOR $5 00 OFF REGULAR ADMISSION! Offer expires June 30, 2010 CALL OR VISIT Order Tickets Online at sebringraceway.com 9

10 5th Annual Hairpin Spin The Hairpin Spin is a casino themed charity luncheon kicking off the 58th Annual 12 Hours of Sebring at the Four Points by Sheraton Chateau Elan on the famous Hairpin Turn at Sebring International Raceway on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 from 12 to 2 pm. Anyone 21 years or older may attend. PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITIES! Autograph / Photo Sessions with Drivers & Miss Sebring Italian Buffet with Wine and Mimosa "Spin to Win" Prizes every 10 minutes!!! Individual tickets $25 each Hairpin Chips (10) for $25 Quality, Compassionate Care hours a race, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 10 Call or Lisa Celentano to reserve tickets or to sponsor: hairpinspin@yahoo.com Ticket Info Proud sponsor of the SIR Medical Facilities! (863) sebringraceway.com

11 New LMPC Class Debuts at Sebring Set to debut with the American Le Mans Series on some of the most demanding road courses and street circuits in North America, the ORECA-Courage FLM09 arrives ready for the 2010 season. The prototype is a highly sophisticated race car with a full carbon fiber chassis, carbon brakes and an Xtrac sequential gearbox with paddle shifting. It has a minimum weight of 900 kilograms and a horsepower of 450 hp, and will run on single-supply Michelin tires. The six entries scheduled to debut on the American Le Mans Series grid at the 58th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida include: Intersport Racing, which was one of the first teams to commit to the class, will compete with Mitch Pagery, a former 2009 Velox Racing GTC contender, and 2009 Patrón GT3 Challenge by Yokohama standout Brian Wong in the cockpit. Genoa Racing, with a recent history in Indy Lights and Atlantics, will feature Larry Connor in the No. 36 entry. Green Earth Team Gunnar, in its first year as an organization, will be led by Series veteran Gunnar Jeannette, alongside Christian Zugel and Jay Cochran. Primetime Race Group, the 2009 championship entry in IMSA Lites and GT2 competitor, enters its new No. 11 LMPC car with team owner/driver Joel Feinnberg and Kyle Marcelli. Level 5 Motorsports, recently claiming the third place at the 24 Hours of Daytona, will compete with driving duo Scott Tucker and Christophe Bouchut. PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports, formed from two former Formula Atlantic Championship top-tier competitors, will run all nine races with its driver lineup soon to be announced. Off to the Races? El Monte RV is America s premier Nationwide RV rental company. Whether you ve staked out a spot in the infield or you just want to tailgate in style, El Monte RV has an RV rental that will suit your needs. Call for a reservation today! Or visit us online at The Official RV Rental Company of We can get you the best seat in the house! Order Tickets Online at sebringraceway.com 11 PR45494

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