Sebring 2009 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

03-23-2009

Well, had an absolute blast at Sebring. The track is wonderful to drive, but horrible to spectate from due to the flat terrain. But an enjoyable experience none the less, since it got me into the sunshine.

Johnny O'Connell recorded his 8th Sebring win after the #3 car held the lead for over 11 hours after qualifying second. Audi (with the new R15) won P1 in another close battle with Peugeot. Acura claimed P2 honors and Ferrari got the GT2 win.

Currently Corvette racing will hit Long Beach after skipping the St Pete race, and then hit France for the 24 hour race and retire the C6R as we know it. In roughly three weeks, there will be a test with the new GT2 car at Road Atlanta. After completion they will start building the second car for racing. The new GT2 car will debut at Mid Ohio and finish the rest of the season on the ALMS circuit. Katech is not building the new GT2 motor, it is instead being built at the Wixom facility due to budget cuts.

A few other pictures of the cars. I will post some other pics later.

03-23-2009

flyin ryan · 03-23-2009

Thanks Jeff, interesting info regarding the engine builds...i'll give that one the big Hhmmm

03-23-2009

Katech has been building some awesome thumpers for them, and durable as hell. Be interesting to see, especially when Petit rolls around.

1990 415 · 03-23-2009

Cool pics! The #4 C6R looks menacing with the new paint job. Can't wait for Lemans.

tomtom72 · 03-23-2009

Thanks Jeff for sharing the picts! Love that early morning pict of #4!

Kudos to Johnny O, he be the man!

JMHO, It was kind of sad to watch the 3 & 4 cars just racing themselves. The P2 cars were a bit thin also. I guess this will be really just the P1 and GT2 show going forward. I wish the Corvette Team much good fortune in their new class, hope they kick some P-car & F-car butt!

RedSled · 03-23-2009

Really appreciate the photos. Should be an interesting year to say the least.

1990 415 · 03-23-2009

alright Jeff, where are the pictures of the flag bearers? I know you have a couple dozen of them.

Paul Workman · 03-23-2009

Excellent pix, Jeff! What a thrill! Yep!...Sebring is definitely on my "bucket list"

That photo of the #4 car, back-lit by the sun is a classic. W/ your permission, I will make it my "desktop" photo.

Thanks for the headzup on this page too.

Paul.

03-24-2009

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Originally Posted by Paul Workman

That photo of the #4 car, back-lit by the sun is a classic. W/ your permission, I will make it my "desktop" photo.

Paul send me an email and I will send the full size version.

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Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	Sebring 2009 Well, had an absolute blast at Sebring. The track is wonderful to drive, but horrible to spectate from due to the flat terrain. But an enjoyable experience none the less, since it got me into the sunshine. Johnny O'Connell recorded his 8th Sebring win after the #3 car held the lead for over 11 hours after qualifying second. Audi (with the new R15) won P1 in another close battle with Peugeot. Acura claimed P2 honors and Ferrari got the GT2 win. Currently Corvette racing will hit Long Beach after skipping the St Pete race, and then hit France for the 24 hour race and retire the C6R as we know it. In roughly three weeks, there will be a test with the new GT2 car at Road Atlanta. After completion they will start building the second car for racing. The new GT2 car will debut at Mid Ohio and finish the rest of the season on the ALMS circuit. Katech is not building the new GT2 motor, it is instead being built at the Wixom facility due to budget cuts. A few other pictures of the cars. I will post some other pics later. Last edited by Jeffvette; 03-23-2009 at 12:30 AM.

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1990 415 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 309	Re: Sebring 2009 Cool pics! The #4 C6R looks menacing with the new paint job. Can't wait for Lemans.

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tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: Sebring 2009 Thanks Jeff for sharing the picts! Love that early morning pict of #4! Kudos to Johnny O, he be the man! JMHO, It was kind of sad to watch the 3 & 4 cars just racing themselves. The P2 cars were a bit thin also. I guess this will be really just the P1 and GT2 show going forward. I wish the Corvette Team much good fortune in their new class, hope they kick some P-car & F-car butt! __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

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RedSled Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Germantown, Maryland Posts: 522	Re: Sebring 2009 Really appreciate the photos. Should be an interesting year to say the least.

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flyin ryan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta or Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 2,741	Re: Sebring 2009 Thanks Jeff, interesting info regarding the engine builds...i'll give that one the big Hhmmm __________________ There are no limit's mans ingenuity, just as mans ingenuity will never conquer the forces & behavior of this planet...Smokey Y.

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Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sebring 2009 Katech has been building some awesome thumpers for them, and durable as hell. Be interesting to see, especially when Petit rolls around. Last edited by Jeffvette; 03-23-2009 at 10:20 AM.

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1990 415 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 309	Re: Sebring 2009 alright Jeff, where are the pictures of the flag bearers? I know you have a couple dozen of them.

03-23-2009	#9
Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,493	Re: Sebring 2009 Excellent pix, Jeff! What a thrill! Yep!...Sebring is definitely on my "bucket list" That photo of the #4 car, back-lit by the sun is a classic. W/ your permission, I will make it my "desktop" photo. Thanks for the headzup on this page too. Paul.