Road Atlanta map: Esses and Turn 12
Road Atlanta, just north of Braselton, Georgia, has a 2.54-mile Grand Prix circuit with 12 turns.
The track is branded Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. It is home to Petit Le Mans and is owned by IMSA through Road Atlanta, LLC.
Road Atlanta facts
| Location | Braselton, Georgia. 5300 Winder Highway, Braselton, GA 30517. Road Atlanta contact, IMSA Petit Le Mans supplementary regulations, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Opened | September 13, 1970. Wikipedia, Road Atlanta: our story |
| Length | 2.54 mi (4.088 km) on the Grand Prix circuit. IMSA Petit Le Mans supplementary regulations, 2026, Wikipedia |
| Turns | 12 on the Grand Prix circuit. IMSA Petit Le Mans supplementary regulations, 2026, Wikipedia |
| Direction | Clockwise. IMSA Petit Le Mans supplementary regulations, 2026 |
| Major series | IMSA's Petit Le Mans, MotoAmerica, Trans-Am, and GT World Challenge America. Wikipedia |
| Official site | michelinracewayroadatlanta.com Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta |
| Lap record | Christian Klien, 1:07.056, in 2008. Peugeot 908 HDi FAP, LMP1. Wikipedia |
| Sticker | A single is $6.99 and a five-pack is $32.99. TrackOutline price |
Questions
How long is Road Atlanta?
2.54 miles (4.088 km) on the Grand Prix circuit, the layout on the sticker.
How many turns does Road Atlanta have?
12 turns on the Grand Prix circuit.
Which way does Road Atlanta run?
Clockwise.
What races are held at Road Atlanta?
IMSA's Petit Le Mans, plus MotoAmerica, Trans-Am, and GT World Challenge America.
Can I drive my own car at Road Atlanta?
Yes. The track's get on track page says dozens of track day groups, racing schools, and driver education programs run there each year.
What is the lap record at Road Atlanta?
1:07.056, set by Christian Klien in 2008 in a Peugeot 908 HDi FAP.
What are the named corners at Road Atlanta?
The Esses run between Turns 3 and 5.
The layout
The Grand Prix circuit has 12 turns, including the Esses between Turns 3 and 5. Turn 12 is a downhill, diving turn.
Our Road Atlanta outline is the Grand Prix layout, checked against the Wikimedia Commons map.
This is the layout on the Road Atlanta outline sticker.
History
David Sloyer, Earl Walker, and Arthur Montgomery bought about 750 acres of farmland in Braselton in 1969 to build the track. It took about six months to grade and pave, and the first race, a Can-Am event, ran on September 13, 1970.
The SCCA Runoffs ran at Road Atlanta from 1970 to 1993. Michelin took the naming rights in 2018.
The Road Atlanta sticker
The outline above is our Road Atlanta 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 Atlanta
- Wikimedia Commons circuit map
- IMSA Petit Le Mans supplementary regulations, 2026
- Road Atlanta: how do I get on track
- Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
- Road Atlanta contact
- Road Atlanta: our story
- TrackOutline price
- Wikidata
TrackOutline is not affiliated with Road Atlanta. 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.