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Frequencies used for television, ALMS Radio, Race Control, and other functions regardless of venue (rev. Mar 5, 2010).

Frequencies used by Sebring International Raceway and area agencies (rev. Mar 5, 2010).

Martin Spetz send along a gallery of his usual great images from the American Le Mans Series' Winter at Sebring International Raceway.-Editor-

Over on the americanlemansfans.com forum, in the thread titled “Anyone feel like patting Scott Atherton on the back?” we were surprised to read that we were “predictable and political,” and “hoped for the worst.” Having given those characterizations some thought, I – predictably, perhaps – think they are quite wrong. Why? Well, we think the record on Last Turn Clubhouse is clear, but since it’s over a period of years, perhaps it isn’t well remembered. What follows is a summary of the editorial views over the past few seasons most relevant to the ALMS’ current situation, and some thoughts on where that series is today.

 In July, we wrote in “Marketing 101, “To its fans, racing is a sport – an entertainment – and needs to be marketed as one. When you've done all the advertising you can do of the kind that says, "come have a fun weekend with these wonderful, powerful, fast cars in exciting racing at (Lime Rock, Road America, etc.),” then be my guest and tell the masses that, by the way, you're also relevant.”

Braselton’s disagreement with that sentiment was clear in the annual “State of the Series” message at Petit Le Mans in September, when CEO Scott Atherton proudly unveiled a new logo, with the words ‘Global Leader Green Racing’ replacing ‘World Class.’

Just in time for the Rolex at Daytona, Bobby gives us a fascinating and entertaining tour of the world's first 24 hour automobile races.-Editor-

By 1905, the auto racing industry was experiencing explosive growth in Europe as well as the United States. While the Gordon Bennett races were winding down in Europe, France was getting ready to launch its own “Grand Prix” race in 1906, while Sicily would launch its famed Targa Florio the same year. In America, the Vanderbilt Cup road races were just taking off. But another form of racing was gaining interest - racing against the clock.