Last Friday I had the honor of attending The Sebring Sports Car Racing Hall of Fame luncheon to introduce the 2008 Inductees to the Hall of Fame.  This years inductees included legends Derek Bell, Roger Penske, Hans Stuck, David Cowart and Audi.  For the person who knew nothing about sports car racing when she moved to Sebring in 1988, I have become a fan and I look forward to the socializing, fast cars, party time and good times each year.  The first two years I lived In Highlands County, many of the locals said this is the weekend when you leave town!  Of course coming from Tampa, the "Guy" thing to do was head to Sebring the third week in March and party….I have always heard Sebring stories from guys I worked with and friend’s husbands.  I never dreamed I would be apart of all the excitement.

One of the first race car driver’s name I learned was Hans Stuck.  While working for race tickets with my Rotary Club in the pouring rain, I had the duty of guarding the entrance to Club Sebring.  Nobody could enter the Pit Boxes without a pass.  Under the boxes were the pits.  Race car drivers actually drove in and hung in the pit before it was their turn to drive.  One of the drivers there 15 years ago was Hans Stuck.  He autographed my race ticket.  When I showed some friends who had autographed my ticket, they were really impressed and told me what a great race car driver he is.  Hans Stuck is the name I always associated with the 12 Hours of Sebring.  Today I had the good fortune to attend his induction in to the Hall of Fame.  After, all the inductees signed the official 12 Hours of Sebring poster.  I plan to have the poster framed for my son Danny.
 
Each of the drivers during their speech expressed that Sebing is one of the most challenging tracks in the world and Sebring is the race to win.  Sebring is know as the American LeMans Series and Sebring is known by race fans around the world.

 
Not only is Sebring famous, it is also great place to live.   If you want to find out more about Sebring contact Maureen Cool  — Highlands County’s Coolest Realtor and Number 1 Expert.  Or if you are at the track for the 12 Hours of Sebring, stop by my spot on the Hairpin and say hi.  Friends from RE/MAX Realty Plus in Sebring and I will be there enjoying the race!
 

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