In 1964, Sebring was one of the world top?tier endurance races, part of the FIA Challenge Mondiale and Prototypes Trophy, along with the Targa Florio, Le Mans, and the Nurburgring 1000 km. Two of the British Motor Car Distributors teams of red, white and blue MGBs finished the gruelling 12 hour race; an extraordinary achievement demonstrating the competitiveness of the MGB.