HSR Classic 12 Hour Returns to Sebring with Vintage Racing and Rare WWII Warhawk
The Mission Foods HSR Classic Sebring 12 Hour, Pistons & Props returns to Sebring International Raceway for its ninth edition from December 4-8, celebrating both motorsport history and military aviation heritage.
Race team group photo
This year's highlight includes a rare Curtiss P-40N-1 Warhawk, owned by Tim and Job "Jib" Savage. Built in 1943, this historic warbird has an incredible story - from serving in the Pacific during WWII to being recovered after 57 years and fully restored to flying condition. The aircraft now sports the colors of USAAF ace pilot John D. Landers, who achieved 14.5 aerial victories during WWII.
"P-40 Warhawk flying over landscape"
On the racing front, Pierce Marshall and Eric Foss, driving the Matador Motorsports No. 02 Cadillac DPi, are pursuing a historic achievement. 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 if they triumph at Sebring.
Race car speeding at Sebring track
Event Schedule:
- December 4: Unofficial testing
- December 5: Official competition begins
- December 7: Main race starts at 1 p.m. ET, running into night
- December 8: Final segments begin at 12 p.m. ET
Aircraft will arrive throughout Friday, with a special parade at 5:15 p.m. ET where planes taxi alongside historic race cars. Winners will receive custom B.R.M. Chronographes Wall Clocks, featuring unique dial designs matching their time pieces.
The event combines five full days of vintage racing with an impressive display of historic aircraft, all taking place at the legendary Sebring International Raceway, which was formerly Hendricks Field, a WWII military and civil aviation facility.
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