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INDYCAR AND ROAD AMERICA ANNOUNCE THREE-YEAR RACE EXTENSION

Posted by  on Sunday, June 24th 2018     

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., June 24, 2018 – INDYCAR and Road America have agreed to a three-year extension for the Verizon IndyCar Series to continue racing at the historic permanent road course in east central Wisconsin.

George Bruggenthies, Road America president and general manager, made the announcement prior to Sunday’s KOHLER Grand Prix, which was the 28th Indy car race on the circuit dating to the first event in 1982.

INDYCAR, which returned to Road America in 2016 following a nine-year hiatus, will continue to stage its event through at least 2021. The 2019 race weekend is scheduled for June 21-23.

“Ask any driver, from nearly every discipline, especially open-wheel, and they love this place,” Bruggenthies said. “The track is designed to make full use of the natural terrain, with elevation changes and undulating turns that allow for intense speeds that test driver skill to the maximum. Combine that with our park-like atmosphere, open seating and great spectator locations and it all equates to IndyCar Series racing at its best.

“We are very pleased to continue this relationship with INDYCAR and we look forward to many more incredible events at America’s National Park of Speed.”

The agreement continues the heritage of Indy cars competing at the track listed by most INDYCAR drivers as among their favorites on the schedule. The list of past winners at Road America contains many of the all-time champions in the sport. Mario Andretti, Emerson Fittipaldi and Michael Andretti collected three race wins each. Other Indy car champions with Road America victories include Danny Sullivan, Paul Tracy, Jacques Villeneuve, Alex Zanardi, Dario Franchitti, Cristiano da Matta, Sebastien Bourdais, Will Power and Scott Dixon – with Josef Newgarden adding his name to the list on Sunday.

“Road America represents everything good about INDYCAR racing, from the on-track action to the viewing opportunities to the fans and staff here,” said Mark Miles, president and CEO of Hulman & Company, the parent of INDYCAR and Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

“We welcome the chance to race here for years to come.”

The complete 2019 Verizon IndyCar Series schedule will be announced at a later date.

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ROAD AMERICA WILL BE A HOTBED OF ACTIVITY IN 2018

Posted by  on Tuesday, September 12th 2017     

  – Season Passes Are On Sale Now With Event Tickets Available October 9 –     ELKHART LAKE, Wis., September 12, 2017 – Road America President and General Manager, George Bruggenthies, announced Road America’s 2018 season schedule today. The four-mile, 14-turn road course will host nine racing weekends throughout the 2018 season, with a number of weekends encompassing several…

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ROSSI, HUNTER-REAY, ANDRETTI, HINCHCLIFFE AND JONES TO PARTICIPATE IN VERIZON INDYCAR TEST SESSION  ON JUNE 14

Posted by  on Tuesday, June 13th 2017     

– Public Admission is $10 or FREE with proof of advance ticket purchase to the Verizon IndyCar Series Kohler Grand Prix scheduled for June 25 –    Credit: Randy Erdman   ELKHART LAKE, Wis., June 13, 2017  – Preparations for Verizon IndyCar Kohler Grand Prix will begin in earnest during a Verizon IndyCar Series Test Session on the…

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ROAD AMERICA OFFERS SPECIAL KOHLER GRAND PRIX VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES WEEKEND TICKET

Posted by  on Monday, October 3rd 2016     
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ELKHART LAKE, Wis., October 3, 2016 – Building on the success of this year’s Verizon IndyCar Series KOHLER Grand Prix, officials from Road America and announced today a special 4-day ticket package available until December 31 for $120 that includes garage access, free parking, a pace car ride sweepstakes and a special collectable can koolie. The KOHLER Grand Prix returns to Road America on June 25, 2017.
The fast and flowing 4-mile natural road course at Road America is one of the most exciting and challenging tracks on the 2017 Verizion IndyCar Series calendar and is expected to draw huge crowds for a weekend full of on track action. In addition to the Verizon IndyCar Series KOHLER Grand Prix headlining the weekend, the following series’ will be in competition June 22-25: Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires, Pro Mazda Championship Presented by Cooper Tires, Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda and the Pirelli World Challenge.
“The response from fans during the 2016 KOHLER Grand Prix was tremendous and as part of showing our appreciation to them, we are offering a special 4-day ticket package until December 31st that includes garage access, free parking, a pace car ride sweepstakes, and a special gift,” said George Bruggenthies, president and general manager of Road America. “This is great value and a limited time offer so go to www.roadamerica.com or call 800-365-7223 today.”
Tickets for the full 2017 Road America season are available online now or during the events at the gate. Campsites will be available for selection on October 17th. Additional information is available at www.roadamerica.com or by calling 800-365-RACE (7223). All races run rain or shine and anyone 16-years-old and under are free with a paying adult at the gate.
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Road America Opens New Concession Stand With A Healthy Twist

Posted by  on Wednesday, June 8th 2016     
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ELKHART LAKE, Wis., June 7, 2016  – Fans and racers always give Road America high praise for having the best track food. Since its early days, Road America has worked with many local organizations to operate food and beverage concession stands, and their dedication to providing mouth-watering treats at ridiculously low prices, in plentiful quantities, allows racers and fans the chance to enjoy all the best that the exciting venue has to offer. Over the years it has become a tradition for racers and fans to make their way around the track, hitting all their favorite concession stands for regular favorites and comfort foods, using the highest quality ingredients and preparation.
New for 2016, Road America has partnered with SainRx Organic Juice Bar in nearby Elkhart Lake, Wis., to open up the SainRx Win Tunnel Bistro & Organic Juice Bar. Located next to the VIP tower at the start/finish line, the SainRx Win Tunnel Bistro & Organic Juice Bar invites fans to come on by to enjoy a healthy spin on food favorites that allows guests to feast guilt-free on popular track fare.
Dr. Grace H. Hameister, DC, designed the menu behind the SainRx Win Tunnel Bistro & Organic Juice Bar. The menu includes elevated dining choices, such as an organic, grass-fed beef burger on a soft pretzel brioche bun, a vegan Asian fusion spring roll, a Paleo-friendly fish taco bowl and romaine Caesar salad with Asiago dressing, plus an array of made-to-order fresh juices and low-sugar, real-food smoothies from scratch. The SainRx Win Tunnel Bistro & Organic Juice Bar prides itself on featuring regular menu items sourced from nearby farms that are sustainable, organic, corn-free, gluten free and GMO free. Each affordably priced item is made to be a culinary masterpiece while satiating the public, and racing elite, with fast, yet health-conscious choices.
“When people travel to a destination vacation or event, it has become more of the norm to search for venues with food and fitness options that enhance their lifestyle, and maintain their health, longevity and consciousness for lower carbon footprints and sustainable foods.  Through our collaboration with Road America, the SainRx Win Tunnel Bistro & Organic Juice Bar is honored to provide fans with a foodie adventure that incorporates great tasting, nutrient-packed, and conscious food into their overall race day experience,” said Dr. Grace, owner of the SainRx Organic Juice Bar in Elkhart Lake. “We look forward to continuing in our mission to bring food options to Road America fans, team owners, pit crews and racers who may specifically want to choose hormone-free and humanely treated animal products, as well as fresh, organic, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free choices. We have a ton of progressive, unique, and ridiculously delicious organic menu items – from breakfast to lunch – plus salads, sinfully delicious superfood snacks, and fun small bite items for everyone, so come check us out over by the VIP Tower.”
Road America has 14 concession stands throughout the facility offering you a variety of snacks and beverages to satisfy your hunger and quench your thirst. Fans and competitors are encouraged to check out all the concession stands and try something new, like the SainRx Win Tunnel Bistro & Organic Juice Bar, which is now open during most events.
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Road America Offers Motor Coach Service to Verizon IndyCar and Pirelli World Challenge Event

Posted by  on Tuesday, May 17th 2016     
ROAD AMERICA OFFERS MOTORCOACH SERVICE TO

VERIZON INDYCAR AND PIRELLI WORLD CHALLENGE EVENT
ELKHART LAKE, Wis., May 17, 2016 – Anyone in the Chicago area who is interested in attending this year’s Verizon IndyCar race at Road America, but not interested in dealing with the traffic, this is the perfect solution. For the first time, Road America will do all the driving by operating an IndyCar Express tour bus provided on Sunday, June 26, offering VIP service from the Chicago area to Road America, and returning after the race. This is a great opportunity to see four races in one day at the world’s fastest road course.
For just $90 each, riders get admission and convenient round-trip service from Skokie, Ill., to Road America. Express bus service will depart from Niles North High School located at 7700 Gross Point Rd, Skokie, IL 60077 at 7 a.m., and return trips will depart from Road America at 4:30 p.m. sharp. So this year, spend less time sitting in traffic, and more time enjoying the Verizon IndyCar race and Pirelli World Challenge races throughout the day on behalf of your friends at Road America.
For more information on the Road America IndyCar and Pirelli World Challenge Express, and to reserve your spot, visit www.roadamerica.com or call 800/365-7223. Small collapsible coolers are allowed on board. No carry-ins allowed and all bags are subject to search. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express accepted.
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Road America Makes Blind Horse Winery an Official Partner

Posted by  on Thursday, April 7th 2016     
THE BLIND HORSE WINERY NAMED OFFICIAL WINE OF ROAD AMERICA THROUGH NEW PARTNERSHIP 
   
 
ELKHART LAKE, Wis., April 6, 2016 – Road America today announced that The Blind Horse Winery has become a partner and official wine provider for the facility. The Blind Horse wines, produced from Napa Valley grapes in nearby Kohler, Wisconsin, will be the preferred wines sold and poured at America’s National Park of Speed. Along with over 420 events held seasonally at the 640-acre facility, nine major weekends are open to the public, which include the Verizon IndyCar Series and Pirelli World Challenge, the MotoAmerica Superbike series, three vintage racing events, numerous Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) events, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, and the NASCAR XFINITY Series which will help present The Blind Horse Winery’s numerous award winning wines to race fans visiting the world renowned facility.
As a partner, Blind Horse wines will become the “Official Wine of Road America” and where its wines are concerned, Blind Horse wines will be served at Road America’s catering, concessions and merchandising locations and by other facility concessionaires, including all luxury suites. In addition, The Blind Horse Winery will leverage other marketing opportunities to create a variety of programs to benefit racing fans at the track. Additionally, The Blind Horse will also receive branding in the form of trackside and other signage and will be able to communicate with Road America’s fans inviting them to become members of the company’s wine club as well as providing special offers on a seasonal basis.
“We couldn’t be more excited about being named the Official Wine of Road America,” says Thomas Nye, General Manager and Winemaker for The Blind Horse Restaurant and Winery. “Road America is an icon in Sheboygan County, having been the driving force of tourism in this county for over 60 years, bringing hundreds of thousands of race fans to the area every season. The Blind Horse is honored with the opportunity to partner with Road America to provide race fans with Wisconsin wines made with the finest grapes from Napa.”
About Road America: Established in 1955 as the first permanent road racing course in the United States, Road America is located midway between Milwaukee and Green Bay in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. The world’s best racers have competed at this legendary four-mile, 14-turn road circuit for 60 years. The 640-acre, park-like grounds offer amazing viewing opportunities, fantastic concessions and high-speed excitement to hundreds of thousands of spectators each year. In addition to public race weekends, Road America offers a variety of group event programs, the Road America Motorplex for karting and supermoto, and the Road America Motorcycle and Advanced Driving Schools. For more information, visit www.roadamerica.com  or call 800-365-7223.
About The Blind Horse Winery: In September of 1862 a young man named Anton Dreps and his wife Josephine bought the 80-acre farm that the restaurant and winery now occupies. Many of the rooms in the restaurant and winery still contain the original 130-year-old hand hewn log beams used to support the floors.
In 1891 the farm expanded to include what is now the Pine Hills Country Club and Golf Course. Like most farmers of that era, teams of horses were used to farm the land. One of the known workhorses was called ‘Birdy’, a blind horse. After finding this information in the Sheboygan county historical archives, we felt compelled to name the restaurant and winery The Blind Horse.
The Blind Horse Restaurant and Winery launched Wisconsin’s first food and wine destination by pairing gourmet food with elegant wines. The restaurant opened in June of 2012 and the winery opened two years later on April 24, 2014. The winemaking style implores a minimalist approach combined with the latest technology to produce world-class wines.  The wines are produced at Blind Horse’s state of the art winery in Kohler, Wisconsin. For more information, visit www.theblindhorse.com 
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Road America Breaks Ground On New Retail Center, Main Gate and Winner’s Circle Construction

Posted by  on Wednesday, February 10th 2016     
ELKHART LAKE, Wis., February 10, 2016 – Road America President and General Manager, George Bruggenthies, recently announced plans to build a new retail and visitor center inside the paddock at Road America. Bruggenthies also unveiled artist renderings for a new main gate near state highway 67 and announced a new winner’s circle location in the paddock. Construction is now underway for all of the projects which were designed to improve the overall fan experience. Road America executives collaborated with McMAHON and Associates and Quasius to integrate the look of the improvements with the traditional Road America architecture around the facility. The retail center will be centrally located in the paddock to serve as a focal point where visitors may gather, shop and learn about Road America’s history. The center also offers areas for variable use and many new entertainment amenities. Scheduled opening is spring of 2016 and the retail center will be open year round.
Bruggenthies commented on the expansion plans, “We are very excited about the new retail and visitors’ center that will enable customers to experience Road America in a whole new way. The center will feature several retail items, including multimedia areas for fan engagement, and special displays telling the Road America story as one of the world’s greatest racing venues. The new main gate will feature impressive stonework and information screens while allowing fans easy access to the facility. The new winner’s circle will allow fans to get the rare opportunity to experience the all the victory festivities near a structure that honors the old Pagoda of earlier years. All of the exterior design elements of the new retail center, main gate and winner’s circle follow suit with Road America’s rural branding as it is applied elsewhere on the property. Our hope is to attract individuals and families from across the nation and enhance their visit, because as we like to say at Road America, come for the experience and stay for the race.”
2016 event tickets are on sale now. To purchase season passes, tickets or learn more about upcoming events at Road America, please visit Road America online at www.roadamerica.com  or call 800-365-RACE (7223). New for 2016, any fans 16 years old and under get in free with a paying adult.
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ROAD AMERICA ANNOUNCES 2016 SEASON SCHEDULE

Posted by  on Wednesday, October 28th 2015     

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ROAD AMERICA ANNOUNCES 2016 SEASON SCHEDULE

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., October 28, 2015 – Road America President and General Manager, George Bruggenthies, announced Road America’s 2016 season schedule today.

“Road America is known for having the most active schedule of any road race circuit in the U.S., and we look forward to hosting the MotoAmerica Series, Verizon IndyCar Series, Pirelli World Challenge Series, NASCAR XFINITY Series, IMSA WeatherTech® SportsCar Championship and three separate vintage events in 2016,” said Bruggenthies. “The 2015 season was incredible and included many new facility improvements designed to enhance the overall fan experience. Make no mistake about it, 2016 is going to be a great season full of activities and we are already in the planning process of improving the facility yet again. We encourage all our fans to get their season tickets early, so they can enjoy another season of great racing and fond memories at Road America. Event tickets for the 2016 season are now available and camping reservations begin November 9.”

Road America’s first race weekend next year will be May 13-15, when it hosts SVRA Spring Vintage Weekend. Two-wheeled action takes over when the MotoAmerica SuperBike Doubleheader hits the track June 3-5. One week later, June 10-12, vintage motorcycle enthusiasts will be on track during the AHRMA Vintage Motorcycle Classic and the Rockerbox Motofest® will entertain fans and enthusiasts alike during the weekend with on-track action and vintage motorcycle show. The WeatherTech® Chicago Region SCCA June Sprints® returns to the 4-mile circuit from June 16-19 – Road America’s longest running annual sports car event.

The Verizon IndyCar Series takes center stage June 23-26 as an international lineup of drivers will have their chance to battle it out for glory on one of the world’s most majestic road courses. They will be joined by the Pirelli World Challenge featuring many of the world’s top sports cars and drivers in an all out wheel-to-wheel battle consisting of six classes headlined by separate GT and GTS races along with the TC class. The Porsche GT Cup class will run alongside the GT and GT-A class cars over the course of the weekend. In all, a total 12 different races will fill the schedule during the jam-packed weekend.

A mid-summer classic, The WeatherTech® International Challenge with Brian Redman presented by HAWK, takes place July 14-17, and has quickly grown to become one of the largest vintage racing events in the country. A Historic CAN-AM race with an impressive field of cars is also expected to gather in celebration of CAN-AM’s 50th Anniversary, plus the Nationwide Insurance Concours D’elegance on Friday and Saturday night in downtown Elkhart Lake round out the festivities to make The WeatherTech® International Challenge with Brian Redman presented by HAWK a can’t miss spectacle for any racing enthusiast.

August 4-7, the IMSA Continental Sports Car Challenge and WeatherTech® SportsCar Championship takes over Road America’s 4-mile circuit for what will be one of the most incredible weekends of sports car racing in the world and the event is now appropriately named The Continental Tire Road Race Showcase. Fans will get to see the IMSA Continental Sports Car Challenge Series race on Saturday, Aug. 6, with the WeatherTech® SportsCar Championship race on Sunday, August 7.

The NASCAR XFINITY Series rolls into Road America August 25-27, bringing intense door-to-door racing action to the nation’s most intimidating road course. The NASCAR XFINITY Series schedule and the event could prove to be a pivotal race for drivers looking to improve their standing in the championship points. The event has also been known to draw an influx of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stars and various sports car series veterans, eager for seat time and a chance to capture a win at one of the nations most storied circuits.

August 28, OPTIMA Batteries will hold one of its OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational qualifying events at Road America, affectionately known as the OPTIMA FACEOFF. The event includes autocross, road course, braking and acceleration challenges, plus a style and design competition and road rally.

September 16-18, the VSCDA Elkhart Lake Vintage Festival returns, featuring several impressive machines including many pre-war racers and CAN-AM enthusiasts reliving history at America’s National Park of Speed.

Coming again on October 1-2, one of the most intense and popular endurance challenges for amateur athletes, Tough Mudder, returns to Road America and includes a 10- to 12-mile obstacle course challenge that involves diving into ice-cold water, crawling through mud and running through bursts of fire.

Road America season passes are now available and camping reservations for all events begins November 9, 2015. To purchase season passes, tickets or learn more about upcoming events at Road America, please visit Road America online at www.roadamerica.com or call 800-365-RACE (7223).

 

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