Road America
Elkhart Lake, WI, USA
Track History
Road America is a 4.048-mile road course in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin that stretches through the rolling hills and hardwood forests of the Kettle Moraine region, and it is widely regarded as one of the finest racing circuits in the world. The 14-turn layout is fast, flowing, and spectacularly scenic, with long straightaways that allow for genuine high-speed drafting and heavy braking zones that create dramatic passing opportunities. NASCAR has brought its lower-tier series to Road America, and each visit reinforces why this track is beloved by drivers across every discipline. The Kink — a flat-out, high-speed corner taken at over 150 mph — tests bravery in the most elemental way. Canada Corner, the carousel, the plunge into Turn 5 — every section demands a different skill and rewards a different kind of courage. Road America's combination of speed, technicality, and natural beauty makes it a treasure of American motorsport.
Written by Richard R. Glover, NASCAR Reference
Top Drivers at Road America
A.J. Allmendinger leads all drivers at Road America with 1 win across 7 starts.
All-time stats across Cup, O'Reilly & Trucks (min 3 starts)
| Driver | Races | Wins | Avg Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Allmendinger | 7 | 1 | 7.9 |
| Chase Elliott | 5 | 1 | 8 |
| Brendan Gaughan | 6 | 1 | 9.8 |
| Justin Allgaier | 10 | 1 | 11.1 |
| Tyler Reddick | 5 | 1 | 15.2 |
Race Winners (1956-2023)
Road America has crowned 15 different Cup Series winners since 1956.
| Year | Race | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Road America | Sam Mayer |
| 2022 | Kwik Trip 250 | Tyler Reddick |
| 2022 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Road America | Ty Gibbs |
| 2021 | Jockey Made in America 250 | Chase Elliott |
| 2021 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Road America | Kyle Busch |
| 2020 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT ROAD AMERICA | Austin Cindric |
| 2019 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT ROAD AMERICA | Christopher Bell |
| 2018 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT ROAD AMERICA | Justin Allgaier |
| 2017 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT ROAD AMERICA | Jeremy Clements |
| 2016 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT ROAD AMERICA | Michael McDowell |
| 2015 | NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT ROAD AMERICA | Paul Menard |
| 2014 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Road America | Brendan Gaughan |
| 2013 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Road America | A.J. Allmendinger |
| 2012 | NASCAR Nationwide Series at Road America | Nelson Piquet Jr. |
| 1956 | 258 Miles at Road America | Tim Flock |
Race Dynamics
Road courses favor drivers with sports car or open-wheel backgrounds. Rain can dramatically shuffle the field. Qualifying position matters less — overtaking opportunities are plentiful through braking zones and varied corner types.
Top Rated Drivers at Road America
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