NASCAR TRACKS

Road America

Elkhart Lake, WI
Road America Layout
Location:
Elkhart Lake, WI
Founded:
1955
Surface:
Asphalt
Length:
4.048 mi
Turns:
14
Major Events:
Jockey Made In America 250, Henry 180

TRACK BIOGRAPHY

In the early 50’s, sports car races were being run on the streets around Elkhart Lake. When the state banned racing on public roads, a man named Clif Tufte organized a group of local citizens and leaders of the Chicago Region of the Sports Car Club of America. This group developed plans to build a permanent racecourse, which became Road America. Opening in 1955, the track held their first sports car race.

At a little over 4 miles with 14 corners, Road America features elevation changes as the track goes through the rolling hills of Wisconsin. This makes the track one of the most challenging in the world. NASCAR made their first visit to Road America in 1956 with driver Tim Flock winning the first race. NASCAR would go on a hiatus from Road America, but returned with the Xfinity series in 2010. Starting in 2021, the Cup series will make their return trip to the track.

TRACK PHOTOS

ELKHART LAKE, WISCONSIN - JULY 04: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Light Apple Ford, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Jockey Made in America 250 Presented by Kwik Trip at Road America on July 04, 2021 in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images
ELKHART LAKE, WISCONSIN - JULY 04: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #14 FordPerformanceRacingSchool/HighPoint Ford, and Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Sirius XM Toyota, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Jockey Made in America 250 Presented by Kwik Trip at Road America on July 04, 2021 in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images
ELKHART LAKE, WISCONSIN - JULY 04: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the #21 Menards/Dutch Boy Ford, and Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Skittles Red White & Blue Toyota, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Jockey Made in America 250 Presented by Kwik Trip at Road America on July 04, 2021 in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images
ELKHART LAKE, WISCONSIN - JULY 04: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Dr. Pepper Toyota, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Jockey Made in America 250 Presented by Kwik Trip at Road America on July 04, 2021 in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. (Photo by James Gilbert/23XI Racing via Getty Images)