Sebring International Raceway

Sebring at a glance

• Location: Sebring, central Florida
• Address: 113 Midway Drive, Sebring, FL 33870
• Configuration: Full road course, 3.74 miles and 17 turns
• First race: 1950; first Twelve Hours in 1952
• Track map: Official event and facility map

About the track

Sebring’s identity starts with its surface. The circuit combines concrete and asphalt, including sections of the former airfield, and its bumps are as recognizable as its corner names. It is a very different setting from the wooded, rolling circuits farther north: an open Florida airfield with a long endurance-racing history.

The Full Course links 17 turns over 3.74 miles. The hairpin at Turn 7 and the long final corner at Turn 17 make useful reference points when following an onboard lap. Rather than trying to memorize every detail at once, use those landmarks to divide the circuit into manageable sections.

The surface matters when choosing a reference video, too. Watch how the view changes across different parts of the lap, and treat the example car’s braking and corner speeds as context for that particular car. The goal before a first visit is to recognize the route and understand what comes next.

A little history

Sebring grew out of Hendricks Field, a World War II bomber-training base. Its first race took place on New Year’s Eve in 1950, followed by the first Twelve Hours of Sebring on March 15, 1952. The former runways became part of a circuit that still plays a major role in endurance racing and vehicle testing. The track recounts those origins in its history of the race and airfield.

What runs here

• Professional endurance racing: The Twelve Hours of Sebring is the headline IMSA event.
• Club racing and championships: SCCA and NASA events bring amateur competition to the facility.
• HPDE and track days: Visiting driving organizations and car clubs offer opportunities to drive.
• Testing and other motorsports: The facility also hosts testing and drifting; these activities may use different areas or layouts.

Consult the official event schedule and the track’s car-club guide for the type of event you want.

Watch a track guide

Watch: How to Drive Faster at Sebring International Raceway — Grassroots Motorsports

GRM’s track tutorial pairs well with the Full Course map. Use it to follow the lap and identify the major corner complexes before your visit, then return to the sections you want to study more closely. Track procedures and conditions should come from your current event briefing.

Plan your visit

Plan for a full day outdoors, with water and shade in your paddock setup. Check the event’s arrival instructions for the correct gate, registration location, and overnight access. A large spectator weekend can use the property very differently from a club track day, so use the map supplied for your event.

Browse the Hot Lap Rentals event calendar and cars listed for Sebring. Ask the provider to confirm availability and what support is included for your date.