March 2020 will mark the 50th anniversary of what many feel is the greatest endurance road race in history – the 1970 Sebring 12-hour. Yes, there have been many great 12- and 24-hour races over the years, some with more historical significance. But none can match the 1970 Sebring for its combination of legendary drivers, great cars, and an incredible finish.
Start of the 1970 Sebring 12 Hours. The pole-sitting Ferrari 512S of Andretti/Merzario leads the Gulf Porsche 917 of Siffert/Redman/Kinnunen.
It’s difficult, today, to truly appreciate the international status Sebring had in its first 20 years. All the greats raced at Sebring at one time or another: Fangio, Moss, Hill (both of them), Surtees, and Stewart. Even Jim Clark in a Cortina when he was reigning World Champion!
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