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Local Racer Aaron Telitz Looks Forward to Returning to His Home Track for the IMSA SportsCar Weekend July 30-Aug 2
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ELKHART LAKE, Wis., - Aaron Telitz has a unique, and appropriate, way to relay what it feels like to navigate a lap at Road America.
“The best way to describe why I love Road America is because it’s a race track that feels like you’re going somewhere,” Telitz said.
Road America Adds Spec Miatas To Event Schedule During IMSA Sportscar Weekend July 30 – August 2
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ELKHART LAKE, Wis., -
Road America announced today that Spec Miata has been added to its IMSA Sportscar weekend July 30-August 2. Due to a busy on-track schedule for the weekend, Spec Miata racers will be eligible for the pre-event test day encompassing various racecars on Thursday, July 30, and will participate in a 30-min qualifying and a 60-minute race on Sunday, August 2. The Spec Miata addition is sanctioned by the Midwestern Council of Sports Car Clubs.
Road America Decides To Host Its Widely Popular Concours Events For The WeatherTech International Challenge With Brian Redman July 23-26 At America’s National Park Of Speed
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Proceeds to Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sheboygan County and Meals On Wheels of Sheboygan County
ELKHART LAKE, Wis., - In an effort to stay aligned with the tradition of the event, while ensuring that both fans and competitors are safe during these uncertain times, Road America has decided to host its popular racecar and sports car Concours d’Elegance events on the grounds at the expansive, 640-acre outdoor facility, while encouraging everyone to comply with local guidelines; such as social distancing, hand washing or using hand sanitizer stations, and wearing cloth face coverings when social distancing is difficult to maintain.
Rossi Hopes to Double-up at the NTT INDYCAR REV Group Grand Prix Presented by American Medical Response Doubleheader Weekend, July 9-12
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Active First Responders Receive FREE Entry With ID
Alexander Rossi left his IndyCar Series colleagues in the Road America dust in 2019, leading a record 54 of 55 laps in the REV Group Grand Prix presented by AMR.
Rossi gained the lead on Turn 1 from pole-sitter Colton Herta and never looked back. It was the best result in four IndyCar appearances at the track for the Andretti Autosport driver, who finished 28.491 seconds ahead of runner-up Will Power.
FANS ARE WELCOME AS THE NTT INDYCAR REV GROUP GRAND PRIX PRESENTED BY AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE RETURNS TO ROAD AMERICA JULY 9-12
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As Road America opens the gates for the REV Group Grand Prix presented by American Medical Response doubleheader race weekend, July 9-12, there are a few things that fans need to keep front of mind.
Road America Invites Vintage Racers to the WeatherTech International Challenge With Brian Redman, July 23-26
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With the cancellation of many historic concours, gatherings and vintage race events across America due to COVID-19, Road America has recently announced that early registration will remain open until July 7th for the WeatherTech International Challenge with Brian Redman, July 23-26. The registration extension allows all competitors who are looking to compete at what is widely regarded as the largest vintage racing event in North America.
Road America adds Vintage Indy™ to INDYCAR REV Group Grand Prix Presented by AMR Doubleheader Weekend, July 9-12
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Road America is proud to announce some welcome news for history fanatics of American open-wheel racing with the addition of Vintage Indy™ to the event line-up for the REV Group Grand Prix presented by AMR Doubleheader weekend, July 9-12. Fans are welcome to the 4-day event weekend and are encouraged to practice safe social distancing or wear a cloth face-covering where social distancing is difficult to maintain.
Racing History Returns to Road America for the SVRA Vintage Festival Weekend June 19-21
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– Active, Reserve and Retired Military Receive FREE Admission -
The long wait is finally over as racing’s glorious past comes to life Friday, June 19, through Sunday, June 21, as the SVRA Vintage Festival Weekend returns to Road America. The event originally scheduled to serve as the vintage kick-off of the Road America racing season in May was tabled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A 65 Year Tradition Continues as the WeatherTech® Chicago Region SCCA June Sprints® Return to Road America June 12-14
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Winning the WeatherTech® Chicago Region SCCA June Sprints® at Road America has been every sports car driver’s dream since the thrilling first event many years ago. This year new thrills and memories have yet to be made as generations of racers and their families will return to the June 12-14 for their chance at glory as Road America, and the June Sprints celebrate 65 years of racing.
PLYMOUTH ADVANCEMENT ASSOCIATION TO PRESENT JULY 4TH FIREWORKS SHOW AT ROAD AMERICA
ROAD AMERICA FIRE FEST - ONE COMMUNITY, ONE PURPOSE" BENEFITING SHEBOYGAN COUNTY FOOD BANK AND LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS
The Plymouth Advancement Association, Inc., is proud to announce a fireworks show on July 4th entitled “Road America Fire Fest - One Community, One Purpose” as a tribute to the strength and resilience demonstrated by residents of Sheboygan County and their efforts to keep each other safe. The show will be the largest fireworks display ever in the Sheboygan County area and will begin around 9:30 p.m.
INDYCAR REV GROUP GRAND PRIX PRESENTED BY AMR RESCHEDULED TO JULY 9-12 AS DOUBLEHEADER
640-Acre Outdoor Facility Regarded as the Safest Place to Watch a Race
SVRA Vintage Weekend Gets Rescheduled for June 19-21
ELKHART LAKE, Wis., May 21, 2020 - The stars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES will return to Road America for an incredible doubleheader weekend, July 9-12, as the INDYCAR REV Group Grand Prix Presented by AMR will now host two races and two LIVE broadcasts on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12 – networks and times are yet to be determined. The new weekend was unveiled today as part of INDYCAR’s updated 2020 schedule announcement.
ROAD AMERICA ADDS SNEEZE GUARDS PRODUCED BY PARTNER CTECH MANUFACTURING TO PROTECT FANS AND EMPLOYEES
Local Manufacturer to Supply New Sneeze Guards for Various Locations Around the Facility
ELKHART LAKE, Wis., May 14, 2020 - Road America
announced today that longstanding partner CTECH Manufacturing,
based in Weston, Wis., plans to supply the 640-acre facility with
a new layer of protection – sneeze guards – for use in high-touch
common areas to help keep Road America safe during the 2020 race
season. The protective polycarbonate screens will stand between a
customer and an employee to provide an added layer of safety at
ticketing locations, concessions, and the Paddock Shop.
ROAD AMERICA PARTNERS WITH GUY & O’NEILL FOR CLEANING AND SANITIZING PRODUCTS
Local Manufacturer to Supply Disinfecting Wipes for America’s National Park of Speed
Road America announced today that Guy & O’Neill Inc., a manufacturer of household cleaning supplies, automotive cleaning supplies, and personal care products, based in Fredonia, Wis., has agreed to supply the 640-acre facility with its line of Clean Cut disinfecting wipes for use in high-touch common areas to help keep Road America safe during the 2020 race season. Guy & O’Neill’s Clean Cut disinfecting wipes are proven to kill 99.9% of bacteria in 15 seconds and cut through tough grease.
Road America Releases 2020 Season Schedule
Season Passes and Event Tickets Are Now Available
Road America’s President and General Manager, Mike Kertscher, announced Road America’s 2020 season schedule today. The four-mile, 14-turn road course will host 11 racing weekends throughout the 2020 season, with a number of weekends encompassing several series’ providing non-stop action.
Ron Pace Will Become New Chairman of Board of Directors for Road America
The Board of Directors of Elkhart Lake’s Road America Inc., have announced that in connection with the planned and ongoing succession process, Chairman of the Board, Jonathan Laun, will retire his position at the end of 2019. During a regularly scheduled meeting, the directors expressed their gratitude to Mr. Laun for his many contributions to Road America and subsequently unanimously appointed Ron Pace, as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of Elkhart Lake’s Road America Inc., while appointing Laun as Treasurer. Pace will serve as Chairman Elect until January 1, 2020.
Henry Repeating Arms Becomes Title Sponsor for 2020 Nascar Xfinity Race at Road America
Road America and Henry Repeating Arms have reached an agreement naming Henry Repeating Arms as the title sponsor of the 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at America’s National Park of Speed. The event will be called the Henry 180, held August 8, 2020, on the world-renowned 4-mile, 14-turn road course.