Road America, a Wisconsin motorsports track, is located near Elkhart Lake. It has hosted auto racing events here since the 1950s. Road America is an iconic motorsports track, measuring four miles with fourteen turns. It has hosted many NASCAR and Xfinity Series races as well as international events. It is a favourite with fans of all ages.
Auto racing was popularized in America after World War II. The economy of the post-war period contributed to the growing popularity of road racing. Elkhart Lake was the first place where sports car races were held in the 1950s. The Elkhart Lake Road Race was started by the Chicago Region Sports Car Club of America.
Clif Tuffe, an ex-highway engineer, designed Road America's four miles circuit. He selected 525 acres from Elkhart Lake as the track site. Tufte needed to find a way of raising the funds to buy the land and construct the course. He sold some of his stock and the track was constructed.
Tufte dubbed the track Road America after the roads of the United States. The track was built for the first time on September 1955. This 4-mile course was nicknamed "4 miles that go nowhere". IndyCar opted for a 4.048 mile layout in 1997. It's still the same today.
In the late 1940s, motor racing started to flourish on all roads in the country. The 1950s saw the end of auto racing on public roads. Tufte acquired farm land near Elkhart Lake in Wisconsin to continue hosting road races. Tufte was able to secure the land and began to design the course. To raise funds for the project, Tufte employed a number influential local citizens as his helpers. He sought advice from racecourse owners across Europe.
Road America was created in 1955. Tufte was successful in raising the money needed to build the track. He also sold some of his stock. The track was built on company land, so the company was able provide financing until the entire amount was raised.
Road America has become a top-class road course. It hosts numerous events and programs. Road America hosts a range of motorcycle events, as well as Xfinity Series and NASCAR races. It also hosts the SCCA Pirelli World Challenge, the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the AMA Superbike Series, and the NTT IndyCar Series. In fact, Road America was the site of the inaugural Circuit of the Americas race in May.
Racing fans from around the world visit Road America to take in the excitement of a high-speed race. The track is regarded as the best road course in the entire world. It has been the setting for many racing video games including Need for Speed: Shift and Ride.
Elkhart Lake Road America, Inc. runs the track. They offer driving classes, group events, and run racetrack operations. Road America, Inc. is not only home to racing but also offers many attractions such as a full-service food service, award-winning caterers and custom-plated dinners.
FAQ
How many people work together to make a race car?
Most race car manufacturers employ hundreds of workers.
They manufacture parts such as wheels, tires, suspension systems, body panels, and engine components.
What is the number of different types and styles of car racing?
There are two main types of car-racing: open-wheel or closed-wheel. IndyCar is one of the open wheel races. Closed wheel racing includes Formula 3000, DTM, GP2, et al.
Is it possible to drive a racecar?
It takes hard work and dedication. You need to practice daily. If you don’t work hard and put in the effort, you won’t be able to succeed.
To achieve your dream, you must be willing to sacrifice everything. It's not just a game where you win if you're fast enough.
Many people are unable to drive and try unsuccessfully. They want to live an easier life.
They want to go home at night without putting in any extra effort. But if you want to succeed, you've got to be willing to give up everything else.
If you want to be a race car driver, you have to put in the hours and the effort.
Statistics
- Forget the 200-mph battles of the late 1980s; no one, not even McLaren itself, predicted the inimitable F1 would go as fast as it did. (motortrend.com)
- According to FormulaMoney, the design, development, and construction of chassis and engines can cost teams as much as $255 million annually. (businessinsider.com)
- In 2013 Ferrari had an estimated team budget of $470 million, while elite IndyCar teams have an estimated annual budget of $15 million, according to FormulaMoney. (businessinsider.com)
- Petty has won 200 NASCAR Cup Series races, a likely unbreakable record, along with a series record seven Cup championships. (frontstretch.com)
- According to thepostgame.com, “The Daytona 500 is one of four ‘restrictor plate' races on NASCAR's calendar, given both safety and competitive concerns for the long track and its famous 31-degree banking in its four corners.” (defensivedriving.com)
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