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The season-ending HSR Sebring Historics and Mission Foods HSR Sebring Classic 12 Hour, Pistons & Props, Presented by the Alan Jay Automotive Network, got competitive start Thursday at Sebring I…
“The HSR Sebring Historics and Mission Foods HSR Sebring Classic 12 Hour races commenced at Sebring International Raceway, kicking off a competitive weekend of racing. Bob Neapole and Guy Cosmo secured their first Historic Prototype and overall race win in the B.R.M. Endurance Challenge, narrowly defeating Pierce Marshall and Eric Foss. The winning Acura squad executed a flawless pit stop strategy, clinching victory with a 4.264-second lead over the runners-up. Travis Engen joined the winners on the podium, claiming third place in the Historic Prototype class. Vincent Barletta dominated the GT Modern class in his BMW M6, finishing fourth overall among the 31-car field. Conor and Mike Flynn took second in GTM, while Colin Dougherty secured third place in the thrilling B.R.M. race. The Mission Foods HSR Classic Sebring 12 Hour event celebrates Sebring’s racing history and military aviation legacy, featuring vintage aircraft displays in addition to on-track racing action. One notable aircraft is the 1942 Vultee BT-15 Valiant, piloted by Tom Smith, adding a nostalgic touch to the weekend’s festivities.”
