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Old 12-30-2023, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan Jacobs
Anyone going to Sebring should be aware that to rent a car in Fl the driver needs to have a Gold Star/Real ID license
The rental car co's don't tell you about this until you get to the counter Ask me how I know
You sure about that?
I rented a car at Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) 2 days ago (dropping it off at Tampa Airport tomorrow), and I don’t have a real id or gold start license. Never came up, but will check before I rent again in January.
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January thru April living in Sebring Fl? Who did you **** off?
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Happened to my crew guys in November at Enterprise they got no car giant PIA No warning when the res was made
When I went to West palm in early Dec I had to rent the car as I was the only one in the group with Gold star again no warning when res was made
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Originally Posted by Dan Jacobs
Happened to my crew guys in November at Enterprise they got no car giant PIA No warning when the res was made
When I went to West palm in early Dec I had to rent the car as I was the only one in the group with Gold star again no warning when res was made
Thanks for the heads up Dan. Will def inquire for the next rental. I’m gonna have a truck down there but will be renting a car for the wife so she has something to drive while I’m at the track. Thanks for the info. First time I’m hearing of it as we’ve rented cars down here quite a bit recently and never had the issue. Thanks again for the heads up.
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Originally Posted by 177mph
January thru April living in Sebring Fl? Who did you **** off?
If pissing someone off gets me 60 days at Sebring/Homestead/Daytona/Road Atlanta during the months that Watkins is buried under 3 feet of snow, I gotta start pissing off more people.

Also, not living there full time for the 4 months. Still have somewhat of a life in North Jersey and will still be going into the office a few hours a week, for now anyway. Hence the “flying into Sebring” thread title.

If you’re referring to the city of Sebring itself, I have no issues with the place. Far from saltwater fishing, yes. Having a world class racetrack in my backyard while the wife sun bathes to her hearts content, not so much…..


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Originally Posted by Dan Jacobs
Happened to my crew guys in November at Enterprise they got no car giant PIA No warning when the res was made
When I went to West palm in early Dec I had to rent the car as I was the only one in the group with Gold star again no warning when res was made
To say nothing about the cost.........it's becoming cheaper to drive a car on track.

Looking forward to seeing my Porsche friends at Sebring in Jan.
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Originally Posted by dgrobs
If pissing someone off gets me 60 days at Sebring/Homestead/Daytona/Road Atlanta during the months that Watkins is buried under 3 feet of snow, I gotta start pissing off more people.

Also, not living there full time for the 4 months. Still have somewhat of a life in North Jersey and will still be going into the office a few hours a week, for now anyway. Hence the “flying into Sebring” thread title.

If you’re referring to the city of Sebring itself, I have no issues with the place. Far from saltwater fishing, yes. Having a world class racetrack in my backyard while the wife sun bathes to her hearts content, not so much…..
Great to get track time in - but choosing Sebring is short sighted based upon the tracks you've mentioned. Sebring/RA/Daytona - great tracks with great history and you could easily find a place in a much more desirable location that's central to those three. Homestead? Im sure some will tell me "any tracks a good track" but that's a sh*tty racetrack. Enjoy Sebring. To each their own!
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I drove Homestead a few weeks ago. I wasn’t expecting much but actually was pleasantly surprised. It was a lot of fun.
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Originally Posted by Mark Dreyer
I drove Homestead a few weeks ago. I wasn’t expecting much but actually was pleasantly surprised. It was a lot of fun.
Glad to hear. Some people like Dominos pizza too. Im just not one of them.
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Day 1 in the books.

Drove the afternoon as morning was wet.

Shook out the cobwebs and rust and started feeling it by the end of the first session.

Been having a blast with the wife in the winter digs as well.

Day 2 looks better weather wise. Then flying home Monday night.

Back here for 10 of 12 starting with Winterfest mid January. Then PCA then Chin then DMTD or something like that. See all of you there. Car will be under the SpeedSport tent, which should be directly across the paddock from Chateau Dreyer.

And for the record, Not a fan of Dominos Pizza either. No real New Yorker is.

Gonna be a good winter…..
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I'm excited to race there next week for the scca supertour. If you can get to homestead too do it. It is a good track.
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Originally Posted by fatbillybob
I'm excited to race there next week for the scca supertour. If you can get to homestead too do it. It is a good track.
It’s on the list. Thanks.

Good luck next week…..
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Originally Posted by dgrobs
Day 1 in the books.

Drove the afternoon as morning was wet.

Shook out the cobwebs and rust and started feeling it by the end of the first session.

Been having a blast with the wife in the winter digs as well.

Day 2 looks better weather wise. Then flying home Monday night.

Back here for 10 of 12 starting with Winterfest mid January. Then PCA then Chin then DMTD or something like that. See all of you there. Car will be under the SpeedSport tent, which should be directly across the paddock from Chateau Dreyer.

And for the record, Not a fan of Dominos Pizza either. No real New Yorker is.

Gonna be a good winter…..
I'm paddocked just inside the 1st gate after the bridge. White trailer and white Silverado. Stop and say hello if you get the chance.
And you'll recognize the car from my avatar
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Originally Posted by NastyHabits
I'm paddocked just inside the 1st gate after the bridge. White trailer and white Silverado. Stop and say hello if you get the chance.
And you'll recognize the car from my avatar
Will do
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Originally Posted by dgrobs
It’s on the list. Thanks.

Good luck next week…..
Dominos pizza delivers there, so winning! :-))


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