Before the green flag we caught up with some of the GTLM stars for the 12 Hours of Sebring.

Porsche’s Kevin Estre, Ford’s Dirk Mueller, Ferrari’s James Calado, Corvette’s Jan Magnussen and BMW’s John Edwards talked about the battles of the day ahead.

Porsche’s @kevinestre has high hopes for a strong result today at #sebring12. Starting P3. @PorscheNAracing @PorscheRaces pic.twitter.com/CttJVF5mwU

— Michelin Alley (@MichelinAlley) March 18, 2017

The challenge of #sebring12 – #RespectTheBumps according to @FordPerformance ace @muellerdirk. Hopes to add Sebring to #LM24 & #rolex24 wins pic.twitter.com/n0YBNRQhvW

— Michelin Alley (@MichelinAlley) March 18, 2017

Great start to the day with @risicomp‘s @jamescalado fastest the #sebring12 warmup. pic.twitter.com/YW9itKY5Q0

— Michelin Alley (@MichelinAlley) March 18, 2017

Former #sebring12 winner @janmagnussen is interested to see what the opening pace will be like in the red hot GTLM class. pic.twitter.com/U96iZ9Gf9P

— Michelin Alley (@MichelinAlley) March 18, 2017

.@BMWUSARacing‘s @JEdwardsRacing talks about the warmer temps facing the teams today at #sebring12 pic.twitter.com/SclrfXW7S8

— Michelin Alley (@MichelinAlley) March 18, 2017