Built on a World War II airfield, Sebring hosts the legendary 12 Hours of Sebring. The 3.74-mile circuit is known for its bumpy concrete surface and punishing nature.
Sebring International Raceway is a permanent racing circuit, located in Sebring, Florida. Drivers cover 6.019 km (3.74 miles) and 17 corners each lap, run clockwise. Among its named corners are The Hairpin, Sunset Bend and The Concrete Jungle.
It opened in 1950. It appears on the WEC, GT and Road Course calendars.
The track is built on Hendricks Field, an Army Air Force base opened in 1942 to train B-17 crews and deactivated in 1946. Alec Ulmann, a Russian-born aeronautical engineer working in the surplus aircraft trade, came across the site and — after attending Le Mans in 1950 — saw that its concrete runways and taxiways could carry an endurance race.
The first event ran on 31 December 1950 as the Sam Collier Memorial Six Hours. The 12 Hours followed on 15 March 1952 and became the fixture the place is known for, growing into the most prestigious sports car race in America. The circuit still runs partly on original wartime concrete, and the joints between those slabs are why it punishes cars in a way modern asphalt tracks do not.
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Resort · 2.4 km from circuit · 4 min drive · 4.3 (697) on Google · $$$
1800 Lakeview Dr, Sebring, FL 33870
Full-service resort at Sebring International Raceway with golf, spa, and direct paddock access. Sebring International Raceway is a 4-minute drive away. Facilities include pool and restaurant.
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 13.0 km from circuit · 14 min drive · 4.3 (758) on Google
4115 U.S. Hwy 27 S, Sebring, FL 33870, USA
Standard lodging with modern rooms & an outdoor pool, plus free continental breakfast & WiFi. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 14.5 km from circuit · 15 min drive · 4.5 (496) on Google
3221 Tubbs Rd, Sebring, FL 33870, USA
Simple suites in a laid-back hotel with an outdoor pool, a tennis court & free breakfast. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 15.1 km from circuit · 16 min drive · 4.5 (1,259) on Google · $$
3100 Golfview Rd, Sebring, FL 33875
Lakefront hotel that becomes the unofficial 12 Hours of Sebring headquarters every March. The drive to Sebring International Raceway takes about 16 minutes (9.4 miles). Facilities include pool and restaurant.
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 22.7 km from circuit · 19 min drive · 4.4 (473) on Google
608 S Lakeview Rd, Lake Placid, FL 33852, USA
Standard lodging with a pool & fitness center, plus free continental breakfast & WiFi. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 26.6 km from circuit · 25 min drive · 4.5 (1,015) on Google
19 E Main St, Avon Park, FL 33825, USA
Elegant, old-fashioned rooms with modern facilities, on-site dining, an outdoor pool & a veranda. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteNearest Airport: Orlando International Airport (MCO) — approximately 138 km from the circuit
Every vehicle needs a parking pass to enter, and for the 12 Hours these are best bought in advance since Gate 1 admits only ticket and pass holders. Complimentary car parking sits near Gate 5 off Carroll Shelby Road. RV and tent camping is available, including reserved powered zones at Crosley Valley and Flightline.
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Sebring International Raceway is in Sebring, Florida. The nearest airport, Orlando International Airport (MCO), is about 138 km from the circuit.
6 properties are listed near Sebring International Raceway, the closest 2.4 km from the circuit. Each one is listed with its measured distance from the circuit, and every entry links to the property's own site.