Late drama, the closest finish in “HSR Classics” history and a trio of first-time winners brought the Sixth Annual Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) Classic Sebring 12 Hour, Pistons and Props, presented by the Alan Jay Automotive Network, to an exciting and competitive conclusion Sunday at Sebring International Raceway.
Competitors in the HSR Classic Sebring 12 Hour were divided into four period-correct Run Groups with each taking to the 3.74-mile Sebring circuit four separate times for 42-minute race segments over the last two days. Each overall Run Group winner was presented with a special-edition B.R.M. Chronographes watch commissioned specifically for the HSR Classic Sebring 12 Hour.
The full recap of the weekend including results can be found HERE. Be sure to check out the photos from Thursday and Friday from Robin Thompson if you haven’t seen them already. Now, onto the sights…
The battle for the the Historic Stock Car #MoreDriven by Goodyear Racing Award was highly contested. Photo: Robin Thompson
Run Group C emerged into a GT Modern (GTM) battle that was ultimately won by the 2017 No. 16 Fall-Line Mercedes-AMG GT3 of Tom Herb and Ryan Dalziel. Photo: Robin Thompson
Jim Farley piloted the RM Motorsports 1978 No. 198 Lola T298 to P1 in group B after a tight battle. Photo: Robin Thompson
Green flag for group D. Photo: Robin Thompson
Quite the decisive moment from photographer Robin Thompson.
Vintage aircraft add a welcome spice and unique flair to the weekend. Photo: Robin Thompson
Photo: Robin Thompson
Around sunset bend they go with an eye on start/finish. Photo: Robin Thompson
Les Apple at speed in his 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider. Photo: Robin Thompson
Group A with their final race Sunday morning. Photo: Robin Thompson
Dean DeSantis (1969 Porsche 911 RSR) with a bit of air beneath his right front through sunset bend. Photo: Robin Thompson
Saturdays midday group A race. Photo: Robin Thompson
See you next year says Patrick Sessions in his 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe. Photo: Robin Thompson
