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Sebring International Raceway—The Annual 12 Hours of Sebring
Sebring, Florida is home to one of the most famous races in the world - The 12 Hours of Sebring International Grand Prix of Endurance.

An estimated 80,000 fans attended in 2007, ranging from serious motorsport aficionados to partying fans in the infamous "Green Park" area near the hairpin turn. The Grand Prix draws international television coverage, is a staple of the ESPN March motorsports line-up, and major sponsors such as Contac, Exxon and Coca Cola display their names around the track. The Grand Prix is a proven economic boon to the community, its hotels, restaurants, stores and shops. www.sebringraceway.com

Sebring International Raceway's Four Points by Sheraton Sebring Chateau Élan
Four Points by Sheraton Sebring Chateau Elan, located trackside on the historic Hairpin at Sebring International Raceway is the ultimate getaway for pleasure or business. The hotel features first class amenities including fine dining, pool and spa, and corporate meeting facilities. Four Points by Sheraton Sebring Chateau Elan takes pride in its commitment to guest services, personal attention and a desire to exceed your fondest expectations. Staffed with hospitality professionals and associates from all across America and many foreign countries, Chateau Elan has a captivating international flavor.

The hotel offers 123 deluxe guest rooms including 18 suites. There is over 6,000 sq. ft. of meeting, banquet and conference space. Technology and design come together in a learning environment that is second to none. Our six conference rooms are designed for maximum comfort and productivity.

We’re Sebring’s only hotel and spa. With a full range of body and beauty treatments, our European-style spa will have you relaxed and feeling great. You can settle down to a delicious meal in the Esperante Restaurant, or kick back with friends in the Hair Pin Lounge. Whether you come to stay for a meeting or just for fun, we make it easy for you to do what you need to do.
For more information, call 863-655-6252. www.chateauelansebring.com

Sebring U.S. Sport Aviation Expo: An annual event held in January
The annual Expo is the place to see, try, buy and sell Light Sport Aircraft (LSA), and is the event at which to establish new business relationships and learn about LSA and Sport Pilot Certificate and other LSA related certifications. It has earned a nationwide reputation as the best event of its type, and the only one focusing totally on LSA. No other location in the United States has an event of this nature, and Sebring enjoys a reputation for producing and supporting a top-quality aviation event.

The 2007 EXPO included over 120 exhibitors, and more than 150 aircraft. Exhibitors represented nearly every state, in addition to several from other countries. The Expo scheduled for January 17-20, 2008, to be sponsored by Cessna, will be the largest yet, with over 175 spaces filled with aircraft and aviation related exhibits. Several new LSA will be on display and available for demonstration flights. Exhibitors will include Cessna, Garmin, Blue Mountain Avionics, Remos and a host of others. Details are available at www.sport-aviation-expo.com.

More than 840 free demonstration flights were flown. Nearly 20,000 people have visited Sebring Regional Airport as a result of the events held over the past three years.