12 HOURS OFSEBRING
America's Oldest Sports Car Race — Where concrete runways, legendary bumps, and 70+ years of history create the ultimate test.
The History of Sebring
Over 70 years of American endurance racing heritage
The 12 Hours of Sebring is America's oldest sports car race, first held in 1952 on the runways of Hendricks Army Airfield—a World War II training base that gave the circuit its unique character.
The concrete runways and connecting roads create a surface unlike any other in motorsport. The infamous bumps punish cars and drivers alike, making mechanical reliability as important as outright speed.
Sebring was part of the original World Sports Car Championship and has hosted the world's best drivers for over seven decades. Names like Fangio, Moss, Hill, Andretti, and Haywood have all conquered this demanding circuit.
Today, Sebring hosts both the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the FIA World Endurance Championship, making it one of the few circuits to feature both series in the same weekend.
The race finishes at night under the lights, with the famous sunset stint creating some of the most dramatic moments in endurance racing.
WWII AIRFIELD
Converted to racing in 1950
Concrete runways • Legendary bumps
Legendary Moments
The races that defined Sebring
The First 12 Hours
The inaugural 12 Hours of Sebring takes place on the converted WWII airfield. Harry Grey wins in a Frazer Nash, beginning America's oldest sports car race.
Stirling Moss Dominates
Stirling Moss and co-driver Ivor Bueb win in an Aston Martin DBR1, averaging over 86 mph on the rough concrete surface.
Ford's First Major Win
The Ford GT40 scores its first major endurance victory, foreshadowing the Le Mans dominance to come. Ken Miles and Lloyd Ruby take the checkered flag.
Ferrari 312 PB Perfection
Mario Andretti and Jacky Ickx win in a Ferrari 312 PB, setting records that stood for decades. The race showcases prototype racing at its finest.
WEC Returns
The FIA World Endurance Championship returns to Sebring, elevating the race to international prominence once again.
Porsche's Hypercar Debut
Porsche scores their first hypercar win with the 963 at Sebring, beginning a new era of prototype racing at the legendary circuit.
Sebring Champions
The legends who conquered the bumps
Hurley Haywood
🇺🇸 USA
1973, 1975, 1977, 1979, 1981
Hans Herrmann
🇩🇪 Germany
1960, 1968, 1970
Mario Andretti
🇺🇸 USA
1967, 1970, 1972
Phil Hill
🇺🇸 USA
1958, 1959, 1961
Porsche
🇩🇪 Germany
Most successful manufacturer
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