Road America map: the Kink and Carousel
Road America's Grand Prix course near Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, is 4.048 miles with 14 turns.
The permanent road course is halfway between Milwaukee and Green Bay. It has hosted races since 1955 and runs more than 400 events a year.
Road America facts
| Location | Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. N7390 Highway 67, Plymouth, WI 53073. Wikipedia, Road America directions |
|---|---|
| Opened | September 10, 1955. Wikipedia |
| Length | 4.048 mi (6.515 km). That is the Grand Prix course on the sticker. Wikipedia, IMSA Road America supplementary regulations, 2026 |
| Turns | 14 on the Grand Prix course. Wikipedia, IMSA Road America supplementary regulations, 2026 |
| Direction | Clockwise. IMSA Road America supplementary regulations, 2026, Wikipedia IndyCar racetracks |
| Other configurations | Wikipedia lists a motorcycle course at 4.000 miles and 15 turns, and a 0.8-mile kart track. Wikipedia |
| Major series | IndyCar, IMSA, GT World Challenge America, MotoAmerica, and Trans-Am. Wikipedia |
| Official site | roadamerica.com Road America |
| Lap record | Alex Zanardi, 1:41.874, in 1998. CART, on the Grand Prix course. Wikipedia |
| Sticker | A single is $6.99 and a five-pack is $32.99. TrackOutline price |
Questions
How long is Road America?
4.048 miles (6.515 km). That is the Grand Prix course on the sticker.
How many turns does Road America have?
14 turns on the Grand Prix course.
Which way does Road America run?
Clockwise.
What races are held at Road America?
IndyCar, IMSA, GT World Challenge America, MotoAmerica, and Trans-Am race at Road America.
Can I drive my own car at Road America?
Yes. Road America's track days let you drive your own street car or a track-prepared car.
What is the lap record at Road America?
1:41.874, set by Alex Zanardi in 1998 in a CART car on the Grand Prix course.
What are the named corners at Road America?
Corner 11 is the Kink. Track days take the Bend at corner 11 instead. The Carousel is the corner with the kart track inside it. Moraine Sweep runs from turn 3 to turn 5, Hurry Downs from turn 7 to turn 8, Canada Corner is turn 12, Thunder Valley runs from turn 12 to turn 13, and turn 13 is Bill Mitchell Bend.
The layout
Road America still uses its original configuration: 4.048 miles and 14 turns. The front stretch is long enough for speeds near 200 mph. The Kink on the back side is the best known corner.
The Carousel is the corner with the kart track inside it. Road America's local names put Moraine Sweep from turn 3 to turn 5, Hurry Downs from turn 7 to turn 8, Canada Corner at turn 12, and Thunder Valley from turn 12 to turn 13. Turn 13 is Bill Mitchell Bend.
Our Road America outline is that four-mile course, checked against the Wikimedia Commons map.
This is the layout on the Road America outline sticker.
The facility
A 0.8-mile karting track, the Briggs and Stratton Motorplex, sits inside the Carousel. Hillside seating can hold crowds of more than 150,000.
Current series include IndyCar, IMSA, the GT World Challenge America, Trans-Am, and MotoAmerica.
The Road America sticker
The outline above is our Road America sticker: a white UV DTF transfer on clear film, 4 inches on the longest side. A single is $6.99 and a five-pack is $32.99.
One sticker is about $12.28 with US shipping. The five-pack ships free, $6.60 a sticker.
Nearby and similar tracks
Sources
- Wikipedia: Road America
- Wikimedia Commons circuit map
- Road America FAQ
- Road America track notes
- SCCA: Road America hot lap
- Road America
- Road America directions
- IMSA Road America supplementary regulations, 2026
- Wikipedia IndyCar racetracks
- TrackOutline price
- Road America track days
- Wikidata
TrackOutline is not affiliated with Road America. Track names are used to describe the circuit.
One sticker is about $12.28 with US shipping. The five-pack ships free, $6.60 a sticker.