It’s a tie! The Sebring panel of judges have selected two winners in ’06
Norbert “Pridge” Golebiewski has attended every Sebring race since 1970, with the exception of 1984 when he had open heart surgery. Born in Baltimore, he served in the United States Navy and eventually moved to Miami.
Pridge started bringing his children and grandchildren to the race when they were eight years old, and they still attend the race and now bring his grand daughters Katie and Lucy with them.
He has a following of fellow fans and campers who appreciate his hospitality and friendship. Pridge met many of his Sebring friends via the internet racing forum (Club Arnage), and as a result he camped with them when he attended Le Mans. His full English breakfast which he cooks and offers to anyone has become a Sebring legend.
How dedicated is Pridge? Even though a few years ago he was in pain and facing hip replacement surgery, he came to Sebring to make sure his friends had ample camping gear and supplies.
As one of his devoted followers told us: “It is great to see him every year. I know he would be absolutely delighted to be Sebring Fan of the Year. He certainly deserves this honor!”
John Bullock first attended Sebring in 1963, and has only missed one race since then when he had a military reserve requirement – 42 Sebring races in total (that’s 504 hours at Sebring)!
Born in Buffalo New York, he went to high school in New Jersey and then graduated from Duke University. He lived in Miami many years but he is now a resident of West Palm Beach.
“My favorite location at Sebring is the hairpin turn,” states John. “At my first race my friend George had the use of a truck parked on the outside of the hairpin, as Green Park was not open to spectators until 1966… In recent years the track improvements have been wonderful. The hotel, new pits, bridges, viewing mounds, tram service, better restrooms, improved parking areas and corporate displays all make for a very enjoyable time.”
When attending the races, John stays with his Duke fraternity brother George Hensley and his wife Nancy. George is currently Mayor of the City of Sebring.
John is a serious collector of Sebring memorabilia and has programs, tickets, buttons, patches, T-shirts and many other items from the 12-hour classic.
“In my life-time I have attended many, many sporting events, however I can honestly say that the 12 Hours of Sebring is my favorite event of all time.”
