12 Hours of Sebring
12th - 17th March 2013
EconoLodge Sebring
The EconoLodge is part of the Choice Hotels network and provides a good standard “motel style” bedrooms and facilities with plenty of parking. The Econo Lodge is located between Avon Park and Sebring providing excellent access to the Sebring International raceway as well as the surrounding amenities. Minimum 5 night stay.
Distance to Sebring International Raceway: 18 miles (26 minutes)
Distance to Orlando International Airport: 78 miles (1 hour 30 minutes)
Suggested race week itinerary:
Tuesday 13th March: Arrive in Orlando. Collect your pre-booked hire car and drive to Sebring. Check-in at the Econo Lodge collect your room keys.
Wednesday 14th March: There is an opportunity to visit the local Walmart supermarket 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 Econo Lodge by midday and then return your hire car to Orlando in time for your flight home.
Price: £699.00 per person (based on two people in a car sharing a double or twin room)
Price includes:
- Car Hire (intermediate 4 door Automatic with Air conditioning)
- 5 nights at the Econo Lodge on a room and continental breakfast basis.
- 4 day “Superticket” for the 12 Hours of Sebring including access to the circuit and paddock. Free car parking is available at the circuit.
For reservations for this offer please call us on 0844 873 0203 (or if calling outside the UK on +44 1707 329988)
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Longer durations are available on request. Why not stay in Flordia for longer? You can visit the beach, the everglades, the keys or all the Orlando theme parks!
Room and car hire upgrades are available on request, just ask at the time of booking.
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.
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The EconoLodge, Sebring
Econo Lodges form part of the Choice Hotels network and is widespread over the USA and Canada. The properties are designed to provide simple but spacious, good quality rooms and facilities in a motel style arrangement. All rooms are ensuite and provide with a double or two individual beds.
Hotel amenities include free coffee and pastries and seasonal outdoor pool
Travellers will appreciate free high-speed Internet access in all rooms,
Laundry facilities are located on the property for guest convenience.
The hotel is on a fishing lake with a marina located next door.
The Econo Lodge in Sebring is located on the main road near to the Sebring International Raceway .
The hotel is also eight miles from Highlands Hammock State Park. Cypress Gardens Adventure Park, Florida's first theme park, is 30 miles away. Visitors will also enjoy shopping at the nearby Lakeshore Mall.
A wide variety of restaurants and lounges are located nearby, including Red Lobster Seafood Restaurant, Clock Restaurant, Duffers Sports Grille and Paul's Harborside Restaurant and Lounge.
For reservations for this offer please call 0844 873 0203 (or internationally call +44 1707 329988)
