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Pfaff Motorsports Brings Winning ‘Plaid-Attitude’ to Road America

- IMSA Fastlane™ SportsCar Weekend, August 4-7-

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., – August 2, 2022 – Out of all the racetracks on the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship circuit, none have been as rewarding to Pfaff Motorsports as Road America.

Since joining the grid in 2019, Pfaff Motorsports’ record at the fan-favorite racetrack is undefeated. The team scored its second WeatherTech Championship victory at Road America in 2019, and while not competing in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, Pfaff returned to claim the checkered flag once again in 2021.

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An Incredible Assortment of Cars Featured at the WeatherTech International Challenge With Brian Redman Vintage Event

30 All American Racers Eagles Made the Trip to Road America

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., – July 17, 2022 – The WeatherTech International Challenge with Brian Redman at Road America concluded after three days of excellent vintage racing action, exhibitions, Concours awards, and activities for fans. The event has been heralded as one of the most significant vintage racing events in the country. 2022 ushered in Dan Gurney’s All American Racers Eagles as the featured marque, with the largest contingency of Eagles on the property (30 in total) for fans to see.

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IMSA FASTLANE™ NAMED TITLE SPONSOR FOR SPORTSCAR WEEKEND AT ROAD AMERICA

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., – July 14, 2022 –  IMSA Fastlane, a digital fan engagement platform being developed by Minti Labs, has entered into a multi-year agreement with Road America to serve as the title sponsor for Road America’s most popular sportscar racing weekend starting August 4-7, 2022. The newly titled “IMSA Fastlane SportsCar Weekend” will feature the 4-hour Michelin Pilot Challenge on Saturday and the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship on Sunday.

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Austin Dillon Hopes to Capture a NASCAR Cup Victory at Road America

-Plan Ahead, Buy Your Tickets Early, Print at Home, Arrive Early and Expect Delays-

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., – June 24, 2022 – There were only two road course events on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule when Austin Dillon joined the elite stock car series full-time in 2014.

The 2022 slate boasts six road course events, including Road America — the Kwik Trip 250 Presented by JOCKEY Made in America on July 3. Dillon finished 11th at the 4.048-mile, 14-turn course at last year’s NASCAR Cup event won by Chase Elliott in 2021.

 

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Local Racer Hopes for a Strong Showing at the WeatherTech® Chicago Region SCCA June Sprints® at Road America

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., – June 15, 2022 – The WeatherTech® Chicago Region SCCA June Sprints® return to Road America this weekend, June 17-19, in one of amateur racing’s premier events in the country. The June Sprints have been held every year at Road America since 1956, just one year after the four-mile track opened.

An impressive 371 entries are expected in eight group races, featuring the best showroom stock to highly modified purpose-built race cars from around the country.

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United States Air Force 355th Wing to Perform Military Flyover for the NTT INDYCAR Series Sonsio Grand Prix on Sunday, June 12

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., – June 7, 2022 – Road America proudly welcomes the 355th Wing for a military flyover during the pre-race ceremonies for the NTT INDYCAR Series Sonsio Grand Prix presented by American Medical Response on June 12. The squadron based out of Davis–Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona, will pilot four A-10 Warthogs across the sky to honor our country and pay tribute to America’s first responders during the National Anthem. 

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Road America Offers Up Close Racing as the MotoAmerica Series Returns June 3-5

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., – May 31, 2022 – Fast racetracks breed close races. And there are none faster on the MotoAmerica schedule than Road America. Thus, there is nowhere like the iconic racetrack in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, where the difference between happiness and heartbreak is minute. 

The average margin of victory in the MotoAmerica Superbike races held at Road America since 2015 is 2.49 seconds. And that includes Josh Hayes’ “runaway” win over Cameron Beaubier in race two in 2015 by 4.586 seconds.

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Road America Board Member, Chris Hartwig Passes Away

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., – May 3, 2022 – Chris Hartwig, a profound businessman, and long-standing Road America Board Member, passed away on April 28.

“Everyone is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Chris Hartwig. He was a member of a lengthy kinship amongst racers and a valued member of our board,” said Road America President and General Manager Mike Kertscher. “The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Road America and our extended family of partners and friends are with the Hartwig family in this difficult time.” 

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Road America and Kunes RV Partner With Plymouth Dirt Track For Winged Sprint Car Event Before the NASCAR Cup Series Race

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., – April 14, 2022 – A special Thursday night winged sprint car doubleheader returns on June 30 as the Road America Challenge presented by Kunes RV at the Plymouth Dirt Track featuring the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series kicks off the NASCAR Cup Kwik Trip 250 presented by JOCKEY Made in America weekend June 30-July 3. Located just five miles from Road America at Sheboygan County Fair Park, the 1/3-mile Plymouth Dirt Track will have shuttles to transport fans to-and-from Road America.

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NASCAR CUP SERIES RETURNS TO ROAD AMERICA JUNE 30 – JULY 3

- Fans Encouraged to Buy Tickets, Parking and Camping Early -

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., – March 2, 2022 – The NASCAR Cup Series will return to America’s National Park of Speed on Sunday, July 3, over the Fourth of July holiday weekend for the Kwik Trip 250 presented by JOCKEY Made in America. Fans are encouraged to get their tickets and reserve camping early as Road America officials expect another incredible crowd. The green flag drops at 2 p.m. Central, and NASCAR’s top stars will battle 62 laps / 250 miles on the storied 4-mile, 14-turn road circuit. 

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SONSIO NAMED TITLE SPONSOR FOR NTT INDYCAR SERIES EVENT AT ROAD AMERICA

- American Medical Response Renews as Presenting Sponsor -

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., – January 19, 2022 – Sonsio has signed on to be the title sponsor for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES event at Road America, and American Medical Response has agreed to return as the presenting sponsor. The race will be known as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES Sonsio Grand Prix presented by AMR. The green flag will fly on the event at approximately 12 p.m. CST on June 12, 2022, and the event will be aired LIVE on NBC.  

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NEW ROAD AMERICA WISCONSIN SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATE COMING IN OCTOBER

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., – Sept. 30, 2021 – Road America officials recently announced that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has approved a new Wisconsin “special recognition” license plate for the historic venue featuring the track outline, and Road America lettering in while over a solid black background.

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Road America Announces 2022 Season Schedule

Event Tickets Will Be Available Oct. 4 and Camping Oct. 11

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., – Sept. 29, 2021 – Road America announced its 2022 season schedule today, including stops for every major North American race series. Nine events are on the 2022 season schedule for Road America, and you won’t want to miss a minute of the action.

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KWIK TRIP BECOMES TITLE SPONSOR FOR NASCAR CUP SERIES RACE AT ROAD AMERICA IN 2022

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., – Sept. 15, 2021 – Kwik Trip, a La-Crosse, Wisconsin-based convenience store chain, has switched places with the 2021 title sponsor, Jockey, for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Road America in 2022. Next year’s race will be known as the Kwik Trip 250 presented by Jockey Made in America. Official start times and broadcast details are yet to be determined but will be released later and the race date is Sunday, July 3, over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

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Vintage Racers Gather at Road America for the Ariens Art On Wheels Weekend September 17-19

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., – Sept. 14, 2021 – Vintage racers from across the U.S. will take to the track September 17-19 as Road America hosts the Ariens Art on Wheels Weekend featuring VSCDA. The annual celebration of vintage and historic sports cars attracts over 280 cars to the famed 4-mile, 14-turn road course. The fan-friendly paddock is open to spectators for close-up views of amazing racing machines prepared to era specifications all weekend. 

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Road America Announces Featured Marque for the WeatherTech International Challenge With Brian Redman

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., – Sept. 7, 2021 – Road America recently announced that the AAR Eagle would be the featured marque of the 2022 WeatherTech International Challenge with Brian Redman. Widely known as one of the largest vintage racecar gatherings in the United States, featuring over 50 classes of cars racing in several groups, The WeatherTech International Challenge with Brian Redman will return on July 14-17, 2022.

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Racine’s Jacob Ruud Brings Perfect Season Record to Home Track for SRO GT World Challenge America this Weekend.

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., – August 24, 2021 – It’s been a perfect season so far for young Jacob Ruud of Racine, Wis., during the debut of the TCX racing division in the TC America competition, a portion of the big SRO World Challange America road racing weekends. 

Driving the No. 81 Light Speed/Classic BMW BMW M2 for Fast Track Racing this year, Ruud, the 21-year-old college student, has won six main events in six starts in the TCX division including six pole positions and five fastest race laps. 

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Taylor Eager to Defend Race Win in His Return to Road America

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., - July 27, 2021 – There’s always a buzz when Road America is discussed among drivers. The layout, the challenges, and the beauty are just a few topics regarding the 4.048-mile permanent road course in Elkhart Lake.

It took 13 years and races in a slew of different cars and series for Jordan Taylor to claim his first victory at the prestigious track. 

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