Historic Sebring 12 Hour Classic Returns with Rare WWII Warhawk Display
A dual celebration of motorsports and military aviation heritage returns to Sebring International Raceway December 4-8 with the Mission Foods HSR Classic 12 Hour, Pistons & Props event, now in its ninth year.
The event combines vintage sports car racing with a showcase of historic military aircraft at the legendary airport road course, honoring both the 12 Hours of Sebring and Hendricks Field's World War II legacy.
Race team group photo
This year's highlight is the Curtiss P-40N-1 Warhawk, owned by Tim and Job "Jib" Savage. Built in 1943, this fighter-bomber has a remarkable history, including service in the Pacific during WWII and a 57-year stay in New Guinea before its restoration.
"P-40 Warhawk flying over landscape"
On the racing front, Pierce Marshall and Eric Foss seek to make history in their Matador Motorsports No. 02 Cadillac DPi. Having already won at Daytona and Watkins Glen this year, they could become the first team to win all three HSR Classic races in a single season.
Race car speeding at Sebring track
The racing schedule includes:
- Wednesday: Unofficial testing
- Thursday: Official competition begins
- Saturday: Main event starts at 1 p.m. ET, running into the night
- Sunday: Final segments begin at 12 p.m. ET
Vintage aircraft will arrive throughout Friday, with a special parade at 5:15 p.m. ET where planes taxi alongside historic race cars. The aircraft display continues through Sunday morning.
Winners in each Run Group will receive custom-made Wall Clocks from B.R.M. Chronographes, featuring unique dial designs matching their distinctive timepieces.
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