Sebring Sights
Posted 03-12-2008 at 10:45 AM by Todd Benne
Well as I certain those of you stuck back home are anxious for news from sunny Florida, I will add the view from above, here in the media center.
Today is Wednesday, so we'll back track a day to Tuesday's musings first. This day was reserved as a promoter's test day. Some teams chose to go out while others continued to build their personal village in the paddock. As to who was fast, our French friends at this point continue to lead the way in the Peugot. The Bowtie brigade pace GT1 and the Lizards are, well, flying. Others are gaining, LGM comes to mind as they continue to find speed and a drop in times.
Saw Max Papis in the parking lot. When inquired as to how Max felt about the new paint scheme, Max replied, "It doesn't matter to me(smile), the Vette is fast not the paint. You could paint it purple for all I care. The Vette IS fast."
I mentioned the paddock villages. I think the French are taking over. They have erected a monstrous temporary structure, with steel beams, solid sides, full lighting....something that rivals the repair shop of your local car dealership. It will be dismantled and shipped out come Sunday. Very impressive to see.
Audi meanwhile, not to be out done, have their own two story hospitality building. It truly makes one giggle at the spectacle. Just amazing.
Today is Wednesday as the date suggest. It has rained all evening but seems to be clearing out as we speak. Humidity will no doubt come into play as the day progresses.
Updates as available.
T
Today is Wednesday, so we'll back track a day to Tuesday's musings first. This day was reserved as a promoter's test day. Some teams chose to go out while others continued to build their personal village in the paddock. As to who was fast, our French friends at this point continue to lead the way in the Peugot. The Bowtie brigade pace GT1 and the Lizards are, well, flying. Others are gaining, LGM comes to mind as they continue to find speed and a drop in times.
Saw Max Papis in the parking lot. When inquired as to how Max felt about the new paint scheme, Max replied, "It doesn't matter to me(smile), the Vette is fast not the paint. You could paint it purple for all I care. The Vette IS fast."
I mentioned the paddock villages. I think the French are taking over. They have erected a monstrous temporary structure, with steel beams, solid sides, full lighting....something that rivals the repair shop of your local car dealership. It will be dismantled and shipped out come Sunday. Very impressive to see.
Audi meanwhile, not to be out done, have their own two story hospitality building. It truly makes one giggle at the spectacle. Just amazing.
Today is Wednesday as the date suggest. It has rained all evening but seems to be clearing out as we speak. Humidity will no doubt come into play as the day progresses.
Updates as available.
T
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Comments
 | It was a very interesting day today - lots of stories to chase, and as always, not enough hours in the day to get it done. But will do it all over again tomorrow. Energy Efficiency conference in the morning, Qualifying in the afternoon .. then the night practice.. It's going to be a long day. Can't wait for it though! See you tomorrow and thanks for the good time at dinner... |
Posted 03-13-2008 at 12:03 AM by John Dagys  |
| |  Well I wouldn't guffaw to loud about the Peugeot Palace or Audi Apartment complex. The Corvette Castle at Le Mans is a massive 2 story affair also.  |
| Posted 03-13-2008 at 12:25 AM by HORNDAWG |
| |  Audi vs Peogeot - a battle on the race course and in the paddock... My imagination goes wild. Good stuff! |
| Posted 03-13-2008 at 02:42 AM by kwokjk |
| |  John you are welcome for dinner. I am sorry you had to put up with those Jimmy and JT characters. Today is Thursday. I am really disappointed by the crowds arriving. Do they not realized that by parking across the track from the media center in the infield they are blocking our view of the track over there? priorities people, priorities Weather is perfect, a bit chilly and a slight breeze. Horsepower in the making. Everyone seems to be stepping up the pace. Times are dropping for some, others still chase the need for speed. Today, as John mentioned, we get educated on E85 at a seminar. I think Dagys is only going for the free lunch  Plenty to do, not enough hours. Well, I am off. More donuts to be had in the media center and a quest to find the Kumho girls of Sebring. |
| Posted 03-13-2008 at 10:35 AM by Todd Benne |
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