2002 Sebring Program

Memories of a track walk at Sebring, a few years ago as spectators:

     " At first, I figured I would go out and watch the race from a few corners. My son and I had watched night practice at both Turn One and the Esses before the back straight, and I wanted to see the new car from some different angles. I wasn't driving and I had some energy to burn, so I just decided to start walking from Turn One and go from there. What began as a simple idea turned out to be one of the most interesting and revealing experiences I've ever had at a race track.

      As I walked around the corner stations and interacted with the corner workers, I realized yet again how inherently important these people are to our safety and our sport in general. Mostly volunteers, they come out and look out for us and expect nothing in return. Standing in the sun with them at various corner stations, I initially felt a bit uncomfortable, as if I were invading the workers' turf. At first this was a bit unsettling, but after conversing with a few of them, I felt at ease. Without a doubt, corner workers are the unsung heroes of our sport."

Rob Dyson
Team owner of the #20 & 21 ALMS LMP900 Riley & Scott MK3A / Lincolns