| On the same weekend Sofronas won a race in the Pro-Am class, Washington secured a Masters class Carrera Cup podium finish on the “Respect the Bumps” Sebring circuit last year. “I’m just going to Sebring for the barbecued Alligator because it’s not as tough as the track,” Washington said. “The bumps can knock your teeth out and make for a tricky track. My off-road background definitely comes into play always at Sebring. We have been on the podium there before in a Porsche and have four shots this weekend at taking our first win. Win or lose, you need some Advil and a stiff drink after racing at Sebring, and that’s all part of the experience!” Sargent is well experienced at Sebring and expects the recent race-leading pace at COTA to carry over to the Florida circuit. He and Washington won their first only GT World Challenge America race together last year at VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) in the GMG Racing No. 32 Porsche. “I think a win is close,” Sargent said. “We had our breakthrough win last year at VIR. We definitely had good pace, but we also got a little bit lucky at VIR on penalties and other stuff. That put us in a position to take advantage, but this year there is a win in the future just pure-pace wise. That was even in the cards at the second COTA race last month if it wasn’t for a safety car. We definitely had the potential to win there, or at least get a podium like we did in the first race. Now, we go to a track I know quite well at Sebring, and it is probably the track I have done the most laps on. Kyle also has a Carrera Cup podium at Sebring, and I think we are going to have a strong package again there. I have been doing a lot of driving lately too, so I am definitely feeling good about Sebring. We will see what we can do.” |