The upcoming Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring promises an exciting spectacle with a 55-car entry list, marking the second round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and Michelin Endurance Cup season. This year's event sees a slight reduction in the total entry count, down by one from last year's 56-car field, and below the maximum 62-car limit set by the event's supplementary regulations. The race, scheduled to begin at 10:10 a.m. EST on March 21, will be live-streamed on Peacock, ensuring fans worldwide can witness the thrilling action.
The entry list features a diverse range of cars and teams, with 11 GTPs, 12 LMP2 cars, 13 GTD Pro entries, and 19 GTDs. One notable change is the car number adjustment for the JDC-Miller Motorsports Porsche 963, which now bears the No. 5 due to returning sponsorship from Mustang Sampling. The team's drivers, Tijmen van der Helm, Nico Pino, and Kaylen Frederick, remain unchanged, maintaining the status of the lone privateer entry in top-level sports car racing.
In the LMP2 category, JDC-Miller's Oreca 07 Gibson, driven by Gerry Kraut, Josh Burdon, and Sennan Fielding, takes the place of AF Corse's one-off entry at Daytona. This move adds a dozen entries to the LMP2 class, with Inter Europol Competition's second Oreca, which was initially planned for Daytona, now absent. The GTD Pro class sees a reduction to 13 cars, with the absence of 75 Express and GetSpeed Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evos, as anticipated.
A highlight of the event is Pfaff Motorsports' global debut of the Lamborghini Temerario GT3, featuring a factory lineup of Andrea Caldarelli, Sandy Mitchell, and Franck Perera. This addition to the GTD Pro class further enhances the competition. Winward Racing's GTD Pro entry, with Luca Stolz, Jason Hart, and Scott Noble, is also confirmed for the second and final time this season, contributing to the overall excitement.
In the GTD category, the No. 28 RS1 Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo welcomes a new driver, Spencer Pumpelly, replacing Eric Zitza. Magnus Racing, however, will not participate with its Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Evo, which operates on a partial schedule. These adjustments ensure a competitive and dynamic field, with the race set to be a thrilling display of speed and strategy.
The Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring is more than just a race; it's a celebration of endurance and skill in the world of sports car racing. With a diverse entry list and a reduced field, this year's event promises to be a memorable one, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the start of the race.
