'Going to Sebring and I'm gonna bring... (AKA 'The Ant Thread'....) - Page 3

JHamilton · 22 Feb 2010, 03:48 (Ref:2638038)

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Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

to some, the biggest challenge at Sebring is knowing when to say when...

let's see....
Fire Ants
Paid Showers
Sun Burn
Drunks
Generators in your ear all night
Risk of getting run over while asleep in your sleeping bag
Torrential Downpours
Fires
what are the chances of getting Slowsley to camp?

looking at the list above, really making me want to tell work to FO and head South for some Green Park Festivities.

...and i hear there is a Race, too.

c'mon man, Eric is in and we're taking two trucks.

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Originally Posted by Slowsley

Wow, so many camping enthusiasts. I'm just so high mantainance that it would have to be a one night thing max. Plus, being that I'm a twenty-something (read 'broke'), this is more like my yearly vacation rather than a "trip." Basically, I'd like a little "R and R" and maybe a continental breakfast (that would be in the theme of things right?).

On another note, its funny how things work out. As I sat in the rain at PLM alone for 7 hours disgusted, I wondered how I could wait for a whole year to excersise my passion again. Conclusion? Don't wait; go to Sebring. So fear not, I'll be there, happy, sheltered, showered, and hopefully unbitten.

I'm pretty damn high maintenance compared to some. I take a shower at least once during the trip. To me though, some greasy eggs in the morning, beer in the afternoon, sportscars all day, and sleeping in my own filth is R&R. To each his own though. I was a twenty something recently (just left them unfortunately) so I can sympythize... going to races is my vacation.

mountainstar · 22 Feb 2010, 06:18 (Ref:2638060)

Quote:

Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

to some, the biggest challenge at Sebring is knowing when to say when...

let's see....
Fire Ants
Paid Showers
Sun Burn
Drunks
Generators in your ear all night
Risk of getting run over while asleep in your sleeping bag
Torrential Downpours
Fires
what are the chances of getting Slowsley to camp?

looking at the list above, really making me want to tell work to FO and head South for some Green Park Festivities.

...and i hear there is a Race, too.

Snakes, don't forget the snakes.

mountainstar · 22 Feb 2010, 06:28 (Ref:2638064)

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Originally Posted by JHamilton

c'mon man, Eric is in and we're taking two trucks.

I'm pretty damn high maintenance compared to some. I take a shower at least once during the trip. To me though, some greasy eggs in the morning, beer in the afternoon, sportscars all day, and sleeping in my own filth is R&R. To each his own though. I was a twenty something recently (just left them unfortunately) so I can sympythize... going to races is my vacation.

As you roll into your 30's the comfort factor takes over and roughing it in the mud, rain, wind, sun with bugs biting you and all that, been there done that. Been to too many races and rallies roughing it and I need a full hospitality set up now or at least decent seats with a nice hotel. And the weather has to be nice.

Honestly I'm more self absorbed in my own driving and other sports and watching others isn't my thing. I'm not a good spectator anymore.

**Aysedasi** · 22 Feb 2010, 06:59 (Ref:2638074)

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Originally Posted by skycafe

I love the AKA ant thread addition to the thread name

It seemed appropriate.......

hoppelemine · 22 Feb 2010, 13:10 (Ref:2638237)

I think it has been suggested that you'll need an FM radio to listen to Radio Le Mans. Last year RLM was only broadcast on a local AM frequency so make sure radio has an AM setting. It was also packed with local radio commercials which can be frustrating. I also found that my scanner reception was poor for RLM, although it was good reception for listening to the Speed TV commentary and the pits to car radios.

Other very useful things to have are a map of the track (from americanlemans.com) and a spotters guide (spotterguides.com). I printed mine in colour, put them back to back and laminated it for durability. I had several people asking to look at it to find their way and work out which car/team was which.

Have fun, I may see you there....!

fieldodreams79 · 22 Feb 2010, 14:01 (Ref:2638263)

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Originally Posted by JHamilton

c'mon man, Eric is in and we're taking two trucks.

you know i have the desire, but i also have a desire to keep a job, something that has been rare for me here lately.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHamilton

I'm pretty damn high maintenance compared to some. I take a shower at least once during the trip. To me though, some greasy eggs in the morning, beer in the afternoon, sportscars all day, and sleeping in my own filth is R&R. To each his own though. I was a twenty something recently (just left them unfortunately) so I can sympythize... going to races is my vacation.

guess we need to add greasy (swamp) eggs to the list of (un)desirables about camping.
and what's this beer in the afternoon?! beer is the breakfast of champions.

fieldodreams79 · 22 Feb 2010, 14:02 (Ref:2638264)

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Originally Posted by mountainstar

Snakes, don't forget the snakes.

...right, sorry...the Snakes...what about Gators? ground too high there in CentralFLA?

Quote:

Originally Posted by mountainstar

As you roll into your 30's the comfort factor takes over and roughing it in the mud, rain, wind, sun with bugs biting you and all that, been there done that. Been to too many races and rallies roughing it and I need a full hospitality set up now or at least decent seats with a nice hotel. And the weather has to be nice.

i'm getting there too, which means i need to get enough money to buy Pop Up, the move on up to "roughing it" in a motor coach...

**skycafe** · 23 Feb 2010, 00:27 (Ref:2638710)

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Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

:...what about Gators? ground too high there in CentralFL...

take a look in some of the many ponds and lakes in the area, no shortage there.

I last camped at Sebring at age 49, and I survived.

fjn356 · 24 Feb 2010, 06:14 (Ref:2639525)

I have been following timing and scoring during the recent tests using a smart phone and I will never go to a race without the phone now. Rain gear is nice, as the temps can drop into the 50s after a late afternoon shower and being wet and cold reduces the enjoyment of the beer. The track food is as bad as any track I have ever been to, so bring your own. You will have a great time regardless, so try to maximize comfort.

brightline · 24 Feb 2010, 16:54 (Ref:2639818)

I recommend bringing some chap stick with sun screen. In addition to the blistering sun burns I've got wind burn at Sebring before too. Also, plastic ziploc bags for when it rains (and it will).

For all members here, a place you must check out is the outside of turn 17 where the BMW corral is located. Your superticket will get you back there and a small bleacher is usually set up. There is a guard post set up to stop cars from getting through (unless you've got a paddock parking pass or BMW corral sticker) but just walk back there like you own the place. You can get some amazing shots of the cars rounding 17 right before the cars go under the bridge. A good 200-300mm lens on your camera is recommended.

Also be sure to check out the front straight right after Pit out just past the medical building. There is a small area to stand in against the fence and you get to hear the cars get off the pit limiter and go full bore.

Hugewally · 24 Feb 2010, 21:23 (Ref:2639986)

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Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

...right, sorry...the Snakes...what about Gators? ground too high there in CentralFLA?

Gators are in every county in the state.

Slowsley · 25 Feb 2010, 20:27 (Ref:2640538)

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Originally Posted by Hugewally

Gators are in every county in the state.

Sucks for me. My people have a horrible record against gators (gag).

fieldodreams79 · 25 Feb 2010, 21:16 (Ref:2640561)

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Originally Posted by Slowsley

Sucks for me. My people have a horrible record against gators (gag).

Stop it!

**skycafe** · 26 Feb 2010, 00:06 (Ref:2640630)

We haven't heard from Slowsley in a bit, I wonder if the race week room rates and the alternative, the battle with savage animal life, have put him back on his heels?

I hope not, the experience is worth it.

Slowsley · 26 Feb 2010, 01:15 (Ref:2640653)

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Originally Posted by skycafe

We haven't heard from Slowsley in a bit, I wonder if the race week room rates and the alternative, the battle with savage animal life, have put him back on his heels?

I hope not, the experience is worth it.

Are you kidding me? Until March 21 this is the most important thing in my life. I'm just trying not to burst at the seems until then.

**skycafe** · 26 Feb 2010, 02:07 (Ref:2640663)

Alright then, how are plans coming?

JHamilton · 26 Feb 2010, 03:35 (Ref:2640682)

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Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

Stop it!

I think it is a valid topic and slightly pertinent to the thread.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slowsley

Are you kidding me? Until March 21 this is the most important thing in my life. I'm just trying not to burst at the seems until then.

I just hope I'm still going.

fieldodreams79 · 26 Feb 2010, 03:53 (Ref:2640690)

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Originally Posted by JHamilton

I think it is a valid topic and slightly pertinent to the thread.

i'm sure you do think that....where's my fly swatter?

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHamilton

I just hope I'm still going.

wha wha what? say it ain't so...
i hope i can go as well...will be last minute and low budget as my standards.

i'm glad Slowsley has already bought his ticket....just hope the boy can find a place to crash....Maybe he'd like to carpool to CFLA?

me and the wife only have one car now, so you'll have to come a little east of before heading South, for the Spring Break.

Slowsley · 26 Feb 2010, 19:56 (Ref:2641111)

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Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

i'm sure you do think that....where's my fly swatter?

Oh that's right, Hamilton used to have a GT pic didn't he? We'll leave this alone so Field and I won't have to remind you of your place in the GA football food chain. Ha j/p...sort of.

wha wha what? say it ain't so...
i hope i can go as well...will be last minute and low budget as my standards.

i'm glad Slowsley has already bought his ticket....just hope the boy can find a place to crash....Maybe he'd like to carpool to CFLA?

me and the wife only have one car now, so you'll have to come a little east of before heading South, for the Spring Break.

Wait, ticket, wha? I'm planning to buy at the gate as I do for PLM. That'll work right? I mean, these can't sell out can they? And what's a pass for the week...$100 or so? I usually just buy the race day ticket for $60 I think. I'd be all up for carpooling except that I only have a 2 seater and a friend is coming too. Next year we should put together a "cannonball" from Road Atl to Sebring.

Slowsley · 26 Feb 2010, 20:08 (Ref:2641116)

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Originally Posted by skycafe

Alright then, how are plans coming?

Well, I have a list from the chamber of commerce of hotels to call...gotta do it this weekend. Special thanks to our friend in Austria for that little idea. I'll stay as far away as I have to, but as close as I can. Still planning to come on Wed. Got bail money secured. Haha We decided that an am/fm radio would do the trick and a scanner is just gravy right?

fieldodreams79 · 26 Feb 2010, 23:31 (Ref:2641222)

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Originally Posted by Slowsley

Wait, ticket, wha? I'm planning to buy at the gate as I do for PLM. That'll work right? I mean, these can't sell out can they? And what's a pass for the week...$100 or so? I usually just buy the race day ticket for $60 I think. I'd be all up for carpooling except that I only have a 2 seater and a friend is coming too. Next year we should put together a "cannonball" from Road Atl to Sebring.

strap me to the roof!

and buying tickets at the gate ain't a problem...just a few bucks extra. thought you were "committed" that way, but sounds like you have commitment, nonetheless.

HJJ · 27 Feb 2010, 05:10 (Ref:2641304)

(B) Bail Money $$$$. Just in case.

Slowsley · 27 Feb 2010, 08:28 (Ref:2641335)

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Originally Posted by HJJ

(B) Bail Money $$$$. Just in case.

The first person to play along...

How about:
(C) condoms

The Badger · 27 Feb 2010, 10:12 (Ref:2641364)

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Originally Posted by Slowsley

Special thanks to our friend in Austria for that little idea

Glad to hear that it worked out for you . Hope you have a brilliant time there , just wish I was going too !!!

HJJ · 27 Feb 2010, 18:23 (Ref:2641617)

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Originally Posted by Slowsley

How about:
(C) condoms

That's a good idea even if you aren't going to Sebring. But since it's Sebring -
(C) Camping gear. You know you want too.......

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