     The next race was the 12 Hours of Sebring and Corvette fans were hopeful that the factory team could avenge the second-place showing at Daytona, but it was not to be. Illustrating once again the intensity of competition, one problem with each of the Corvettes put them out of contention for the win. Ride height in the number four car was slightly too low and on Sebring’s rough surface that proved fatal. Repairs cost about 30 precious minutes in the pits, way more than could be made up.
     The number three Corvette experienced an unfortunate engine problem that ended its day prematurely. A constant misfire, which was later traced to a defective lifter, put the car so far down on power that it was no longer competitive. The team decided there was no reason to risk a possible engine explosion so they withdrew toward the end of the race.
     The next outing was an adventure of epic proportions. Along with GM Racing’s