The 2008 12 Hours of Sebring officially started on Wednesday morning.  Race fans in campers and motorhomes started lining up weeks ago to be the first to enter the track and claim a great spot to camp for the race.  The COOL Camp has rented spaces so we do not wait in line.  Our spaces are on the Hairpin at the Sebring International Raceway.  Every year my family and I set up on Wednesday, watch racing, party and have a great time leading up to the at 10 a.m. race start of the 12 Hours of Sebring on the third Saturday of March every year.  The Cool Camp and RE/MAX Realty Plus host our little hospitality camp.  With three space in what I call the Boardwalk of the race track in the high rent district,  we arrive with two motorhomes, an observation trailer, complete with three days of tailgating.  The drinks are flowing and nobody leaves hungry.  The true fans hold their post on top of the observation trailer - this would be my husband Carl and son Danny and most of the guys.  Me — I am more of a social fan — I sit back in a lounge chair under the awning and people watch….oh the sights you will see.  Stay tuned for more about the sights over the next couple of days.  When you are walking around at the race, stop by and say hello.  We are in spots 16,17, and 18.
 
The population at the Sebring Raceway is actually more than Highlands County — Avon Park, Sebring and Lake Placid combined during the race.  Hotels, condos, villas and any rental are filled.  I doubt there is a vacancy  anywhere to be found.  Motor car executives, race teams and fans pay top dollar to rent a place for the two weeks leading up to the race.  I think this would be the perfect time to call the "Coolest Realtor in Highlands County" and purchase one of the great deals on Condos in Spring Lake which is close to the race track.  Use your condo when you are attending races at the track and rent it out as a resort rental the rest of the year.  A condo will more than pay for itself between the rental income and what you will pay for a rental during the race.  If you are an investor, Spring Lake would also be a great place to purchase for an investment.  These race fan renters could be paying their top dollar rents to you!  If you would like to explore this idea — give Maureen Cool, your Number 1 Expert on investment property, a call at 1-888-243-2665 — after the race of course!!!!!