12 Hours of Sebring
13th - 18th March 2012
Hampton Inn & Suites, Lake Wales
The Hampton Inn & Suites is conveniently located on Highway 27, about half-way between Sebring International raceway and Orlando International Airport. The hotel offers 78 guest rooms with either 1 king or 2 queen sized beds. All rooms have high speed internet access and include a complimentary hot breakfast each morning.
Distance to the circuit: 45 miles (57 minutes)
Distance to Orlando International Airport: 50 miles (55 minutes)
Suggested itinerary:
Tuesday 13th March: Arrive in Orlando. Collect your pre-booked hire car and drive to Sebring. Check-in at the Hampton Inn and Suites and collect your room keys.
Wednesday 14th March: There is an opportunity to visit downtown Sebring in the morning to stock up on supplies before visiting the famous Sebring International Circuit. You will have time to familiarise yourself with the circuit and the paddock as the teams take their cars out on circuit for testing.
Thursday 15th March: There will be practice for all cars and qualifying for the support races at the circuit today. Practice will go on in to the evening to give all drivers the opportunity to experience driving in twilight and night conditions unique to Sebring. You may also like to drag yourself away from the circuit to the historic downtown of Sebring for the classic car collection and party from lunchtime. Remember to take your camera!
Friday 16th March: There is racing at the circuit from 08.00hrs until 18.00hrs today including the qualifying sessions and support races. You won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to meet all your favourite drivers during the autograph session. For those seeking something more exciting you may wish to visit the “Party zone” to see which bands are playing.
Saturday 17th March: Race Day. You will want to get to the circuit early to participate in the pit walk prior to the start of the race. Getting on the grid and up close to all the cars is one of the highlights of the Sebring 12 hours. You will also be able to watch the opening ceremony from here before departing to find your starting view point 15 minutes before the start. The race will start at 10:30hrs.
Sunday 18th March: Having been at the circuit until late last night, you will want to take things easy on Sunday. Check out of the Hampton Inn & Suites by 11.00hrs and then return your hire car to Orlando in time for your flight home.
Price: £660.00 per person (based on two people in a car sharing a double room)
Price includes:
- Car Hire (intermediate 4 door Automatic with Air conditioning)
- 5 nights at the Hampton Inn & Suites in a double or twinroom on a Bed and breakfast basis.
- 4 day “Superticket” for the 12 Hours of Sebring including access to the circuit and paddock. Car parking is free at the circuit.
Longer durations are available on request.
Room and car hire upgrades are available on request
Flights: 
Flight prices are constantly changing and so are not included in the above price. International flights from the London Gatwick or Manchester to Orlando, Florida with Virgin Atlantic are available in addition to the above offer. Please call 0844 873 0203 for details.
The Hampton Inn & Suites, Lake Wales
The Hampton Inn & Suites is a member of the Hilton Hotel group and offers around 1700 hotel worldwide. As well as friendly service, free parking and complimentary hot breakfast the hotel offers spacious and comfortable bedrooms with 2 queen beds. All rooms offer air conditioning and High Speed internet access. All guests also have access to a fitness room, swimming pool and coin laundry.
The hotel is close to Lake Kissimmee State Park where you can enjoy boating, fishing and other water sports.
For reservations for this offer please call 0844 873 0203 (or internationally on +44 1707 329988)
