Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring - Live reporting from the VICI Racing pits

6:40 PM The heavens have opened and we have had an hour's worth of rain. The track is awash and there have been numeous crashes in the supporting races which are going on. At Sebring everything that isn't concrete turns swiftly to mud and this is now the case, and with big pools appearing across the infield access roads, its getting messy. In the garages all talk of a hot, dry weekend has stopped apruptly and everyone is now considering another variable that could be thrown into the tough mix of this gruelling race tomorrow...rain...

12:50 PM Motor racing is also about the fans, and in ALMS there is a big and loyal following. We're into the autograph session now and the drivers are being kept very busy by the stream of passionate fans who want to meet their heros, talk about the race and get their autographs. And of course have their pictures taken with the Kumho girls.

12:15 PM Motor racing is about fast cars and glamour. And in the case of VICI Racing the glamour is provided by the girls from tire development partner Kumho Tire who drop into the paddock at lunchtime. Nathan and Craig somehow find time in their hectic schedule to do the welcoming duties...

12:10 PM Porsche always presents a stunning looking race car, and the new 2008-specification RSR is no different. The most distinguishing feature of the new GT3 RSR is the front end which received major improvements to the aerodynamics. The majority of innovations however are hidden under the weight-optimised body. Aside from the easily recognisable additional spoilers on the front apron, so-called flicks which sweep round the ends of the front spoiler, an optimised air ducting with newly-designed side air outlets generates more downforce and reduces drag. The rear end including the rear wing has been carried over from last year's car.

12:00 AM Midday and preparation for the race is well underway. The car looks more shell than racer as parts are changed ready for the 10:05 AM start tomorrow morning. Routine parts such as new brake discs and pads are fitted.

9:55 AM Nathan and Craig are scrambling in and out of the cockpit practicing driver changes, while the pit crew go through their routines. With many crew members, as well as driving strength, being new this week, everyone wants all techniques to be perfected; vital seconds can be won or lost during the pit stops.

9:40 AM There is one practice session this morning open to all the ALMS classes. However the team will sit this one out. They're quite happy with where we are at with now with development and set up and are preparing the car for tomorrow's 12-hour race. It's a hive of activity under the awning as routine parts are installed and minor detail issues are checked off the list, down to cleaning the car.

8:40 AM It's a warm and sunny morning in Sebring, a blue sky with just a few wisps of cloud. After highs of 79 degrees F on Wednesday and 80 yesterday, the weather forecasters are predicting highs of 82 on today and 86 on race day. The chance of rain is being put at 20 % today and 10 % tomorrow.