Road America IndyCar Weekend

Vintage Indy joins the NTT INDYCAR Series this weekend at Road America. [John Wiedemann Photo]

By Eddie LePine

It is going to be amazing weekend coming up at Road America. From June 17-20 the NTT INDYCAR Series will make its annual pilgrimage to the scenic and historic Wisconsin road racing circuit – affectionally dubbed America’s National Park of Speed.

From roots established by the original street circuit which ran through the streets of Elkhart Lake from 1950-1952, the legendary Road America 4-mile circuit, a favorite of drivers and fans worldwide, first opened in 1955 and has hosted (and continues to host) racing events from INDYCAR to IMSA sports cars, vintage racecars to NASCAR stock cars. Many in racing compare the track to the Nürburgring in Germany, with its many elevation changes, fast straights and high-speed turns. In addition to the great racing, the track, just down the road from the village of Elkhart Lake, boasts absolutely the finest race track food available anywhere in the world. People travel from all over just to come to Road America for their Brats.

The upcoming race meeting, officially dubbed the NTT INDYCAR Series REV Group Grand Prix presented by AMR, will feature all of the regular teams and drivers from the INDYCAR series, plus supporting events that will include the Radical Cup Series, Indy Pro 2000 and USF2000.

Of special note, and of particular interest to me, Vintage Indy will be on hand with their incredible lineup of historic Indy race cars, and the Road America event will feature a record 29 entries. Fans will be able to see these historic racers on track in several sessions over the weekend, but most importantly, they will be able to see the cars and drivers up close and personal, as the paddock at Road America will be open to fans during the entire NTT INDYCAR race event!

That’s right, the paddock at Road America will be open to fans for the NTT INDYCAR weekend!

Road America is anticipating a record crowd for this event, so if you haven’t done so already, make your plans to attend! This event is going to be one for the record books! Great cars, great drivers, a great race circuit, great fans and great food!

I can’t wait. I grew up in Milwaukee and Road America has always been a family tradition with me. Every year I look forward to returning to one of the finest race circuits anywhere on earth. After spending the day at the track, stop by and say hello in downtown Elkhart Lake – you will find me at the bar at Siebkens.

See you there.

Eddie LePine

Eddie has been involved in motorsports for over 30 years as photographer, columnist, and driver. Eddie also is now a retired racer (well, retired unless a good ride pops up).

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