Road America

Track Info

Location	Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
Type	Permanent Road Course
Length	4.048 miles (6.515 km)
Turns	14
Surface	Asphalt
Capacity	~150,000+
Opened	1955

Track Characteristics

Road America is one of the greatest natural road courses in the world. Stretching 4.048 miles through the rolling Wisconsin countryside near Elkhart Lake, it is the longest track on the IndyCar calendar and one that has barely changed since it opened in 1955. The circuit sits on 640 acres of pristine landscape, surrounded by thick forests and gentle hills that give it the feel of a European grand prix circuit transplanted to the American Midwest.

Several corners define the Road America experience. The Carousel is a sweeping, long-duration left-hander that tests sustained cornering commitment. Canada Corner is a blind, high-speed right-hander that rewards bravery. But the most famous section is the Kink - a flat-out, high-speed bend taken at over 180 mph that tests a driver's nerve like few corners in motorsport. The slightest hesitation through the Kink costs tenths of a second; a mistake can cost everything.

The long straights at Road America produce some of the highest speeds on the IndyCar calendar outside of ovals. Cars routinely exceed 200 mph on the front and back straights, creating enormous braking zones that are prime overtaking territory. The combination of high-speed straights, technical corners, and significant elevation changes makes Road America a true driver's track that consistently produces exciting racing.

Getting There

Nearest Airport	Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) in Green Bay is about 90 minutes north. General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) in Milwaukee is about 75 minutes south. Appleton International Airport (ATW) is about 60 minutes northwest.
Nearest City	Elkhart Lake, WI (small village adjacent to track). Sheboygan is 25 miles east. Milwaukee is about 65 miles south.

Series That Race Here

• NTT IndyCar Series - XPEL Grand Prix at Road America
• IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
• NASCAR Xfinity Series
• MotoAmerica Superbike Championship
• SCCA - Various club racing events

2026 Event Info

Race Name	XPEL Grand Prix at Road America
Round	10 of 17
Date	June 21, 2026
TV	FOX
Race Time	2:00 PM ET
Qualifying	Firestone Fast 6 knockout format

Track Record

Note	IndyCar qualifying laps at Road America typically fall in the 1:43-1:45 range at ~140 mph average

Notable Past Races

• 2024: Alex Palou dominated Road America with a masterclass drive, using the long straights to build an insurmountable gap in his championship-winning campaign.
• 2022: Josef Newgarden won a strategic battle at Road America, using superior fuel economy to gain positions during pit stop sequences.
• 2020: Felix Rosenqvist held off a charging field in the first race of the season restart, with Road America serving as the season opener due to pandemic rescheduling.
• 2016: Josef Newgarden scored a memorable victory in what became one of the most popular events on the revived IndyCar schedule at Road America.
• 1982 (CART): Mario Andretti won at Road America during the peak of the CART era, demonstrating that the track has always attracted motorsport's greatest talents.

Track Facts

• At 4.048 miles, Road America is the longest track on the IndyCar calendar and has barely changed since opening in 1955.
• The Kink is taken at over 180 mph flat-out and is one of the most famous corners in North American motorsport.
• The track sits on 640 acres near the Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive, making it one of the most naturally beautiful racing venues in the world.
• Racing at Elkhart Lake predates the permanent circuit. In the early 1950s, cars raced on the public roads around Elkhart Lake before the permanent track was built for safety.
• Road America can accommodate over 150,000 spectators spread across permanent hillside seating and general admission areas throughout the grounds.

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