Coming up, the NTT IndyCar Series heads out for a Midwest swing that takes in two of the most challenging natural-terrain road courses on the schedule: Wisconsin’s Road America, June 18, followed by the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, July 2.
Heading trackside to watch the NTT IndyCar Series live takes your experience to a whole new level, and these two scenic venues provide the perfect stage to enjoy the sight, the sound and even the smell of a jostling pack of IndyCars from a multitude of excellent viewing locations. It’s a double dose of road racing at its purest and most spectacular.
NTT IndyCar Series event tickets offer exceptional value for money, so whether you call the Midwest home, or you’d be loading up the camping gear and heading in from further afield, it’s time to plan that road trip and get the full-on, immersive experience. See you at the race track!
Sunday, June 18
ROAD AMERICA, ELKHART LAKE, WIS. /
SONSIO GRAND PRIX Presented by AMR
Established in 1955 and located midway between Milwaukee and Green Bay in Elkhart Lake, Wis., Road America is the longest track on the NTT IndyCar Series. Its 4.048-mile, 14-turn layout with multiple elevation changes has remained largely unchanged through the years and still provides an epic challenge.
Not just the longest, it’s also the fastest road course on the schedule, with Alexander Rossi averaging 137.799mph on his way to last year’s pole. Classic sections such as Carousel, the Kink and Canada Corner, plus a 200mph blast down the front stretch before braking hard for Turn 1’s right-hander and the run through Moraine Sweep before pushing the brake pedal through the firewall for the Turn 5 left-hander, reward commitment and punish the smallest mistake.
The 640-acre, park-like grounds offer amazing viewing opportunities. If you’re there for practice and qualifying, checking out the action from multiple turns is a must. We like to walk, but many fans rent golf carts from the track, with a three-day minimum rental period. Find out more HERE.
For race day, you might want to grab a prime spot and hunker down. If so, there are multiple locations with great views and great action. Top of our list is Turn 5, a prime passing spot followed by the climb up to Turn 6. From there, you’ll also be able to track the cars half a lap later as they climb out of Thunder Valley and jink through Turns 13 and 14 before ascending the start/finish straight. We also recommend Canada Corner, a classic risk vs. reward passing spot, plus the inside of the long, fast Carousel right-hander.
When it comes to concessions, Road America is right up there, with plentiful locations and a vast array of must-eat options. It wouldn’t be a proper visit without at least one Johnsonville Brat, but Parker John’s BBQ & Wings and Los Amigos Locos’ magnificent street tacos are just a couple of the excellent alternatives available.
A Full Event Ticket for the Sonsio Grand Prix Presented by AMR comes in at just $190 and covers gate admission and general parking for the full event, from Thursday, June 15, through Sunday, June 19. And if you’re 16 and under, you get in free at the gate with a paying adult. Daily tickets are also available, with a Sunday ticket for gate admission and general parking costing $90. Find out more and purchase tickets HERE
General parking at all Road America events is free with the purchase of an admission ticket and can be found in the majority of the grass areas across the property that aren’t marked as campsites or designated for vendors and competitors. Preferred Parking passes can be purchased for the area near the VIP Tower, allowing for easy walk-in access to the paddock.
More than 1,000 campsite spaces are available across the Road America site for motorhomes and tents, and five permanent restrooms/shower locations are placed throughout the property in addition to portable bathrooms and showers. Use of the showers is a complimentary service provided to event guests. To camp at Road America, guests older than 16 must possess a weekend event ticket and a camping wristband in addition to purchasing a camping spot.
