The Raptor

http://www.roadameri...-challenge.html

http://www.indycar.c...es/Road-America

Thursday, June 23
10:00 am – 10:30 am GT-GTA-GT Cup (30) Test
10:45 am – 11:15 am TC-TCA-TCB P1 (30)
11:30 am – 12:00 pm USF2000 P1 (30)
12:15 pm – 12:45 pm PRO MAZDA P1 (30)
12:45 pm – 1:00 pm LUNCH
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm GTS (30) Test
1:45 pm – 2:15 pm TC-TCA-TCB Qualifying (30)
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm GT-GTA-GT Cup (30) Test
3:15 pm – 3:45 pm USF2000 P1 (30)
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm TC-TCA-TCB Race #1 (45)
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm GTS P1 (30)
Friday, June 24
8:00 am - 8:45 am PRO MAZDA P2 (30)
9:00 am - 10:00 am INDY LIGHTS Practice (60)
10:15 am - 10:45 am USF2000 Qualifying (30)
11:00 am - 12:15 pm VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES (1 HOUR, 15 MINUTES)
12:30 pm - 1:10 pm GT-GTA-GT Cup Practice (40)
TENTATIVE
1:25 pm - 1:55 pm PRO MAZDA Qualifying (30)
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm PWC Autograph Session TC-TCA-TCB Drivers
2:10 pm - 2:40 pm INDY LIGHTS Qualifying (30)
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES (1 HOUR, 15 MINUTES)
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm PWC GTS P2 (30)
5:15 pm - 5:45 pm PWC GTS Qualifying (30)
6:00 pm - 6:50 pm TC-TCA-TCB RACE #2 (50)
Saturday, June 25
8:00 am - 8:40 am USF2000 Race #1 (40)
8:55 am - 9:45 am PRO MAZDA Race #1 (50)
10:00 am - 10:45 am GT-GTA-GT Cup Qualifying (45)
10:00 am - 10:15 am INDY LIGHTS Drivers Q&A on Cooper Tires Stage
10:10 am - 10:45 am USF2000 Autograph Session - INDYCAR Fan Village (Lower North Paddock)
10:45 am - 11:00 am PRO MAZDA DRIVERS Q&A on Cooper Tires Stage
111:00 am - 11:15 am USF2000 Drivers Q&A on Cooper Tires Stage
11:00 am - 11:45 am VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES Practice (45 MINUTES)
12:00 pm - 12:55 pm INDY LIGHTS Race # (1) (55)
:10 pm - 1:50 pm USF2000 Race #2 (40)
2:05 pm - 2:45 pm PRO MAZDA Race #2 (40)
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES QUALIFYING/FIRESTONE FAST 6 (75)
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm GT-GTA-GT Cup Race #1 (60)
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm PWC GTS Race #1 (60)
Sunday, June 26
8:00 am - 8:30 am WARM UP (30)
8:45 am - 9:45 am INDY LIGHTS RACE #2 (60)
9:55 am -10:55 am GT-GTA-GT Cup Race #2 (60)
12:15 pm - 3:00 pm VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES 50 LAPS
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm PWC GTS Race #2 (60)

A 2

June 33 to 26?? nevermind - I edited the title to correct the date

Looking forward to this race

The Raptor

The most beautiful race track in the US, in my opinion.



Road America, which was acclaimed by drivers and revered by fans when it hosted Indy car racing from 1982-2007, is on the 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series schedule.

The event is set for June 24-26 on the 14-turn, 4.048-mile circuit. Road America, established in 1955, has featured some of the greatest names in Indy car racing. Legendary drivers Mario Andretti, Michael Andretti and Emerson Fittipaldi each won three times at Road America. Jacques Villeneuve and Paul Tracy were two-time winners on the high-speed course located in the Kettle Moraine area of east-central Wisconsin.

“We know how revered Road America is by our drivers, teams and fans and we’re confident it will be a great event on the 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series calendar,” said Mark Miles, CEO of Hulman & Co., the parent of INDYCAR and Indianapolis Motor Speedway. “We’re thankful to (Road America president and general manager) George Bruggenthies and his staff for their collaboration in bringing INDYCAR back to one of the most iconic road courses in North America.

Derrick Walker, INDYCAR president of Competition and Operations, fielded entries at many of the past Road America races as a team owner or manager. Walker visited the track several times during negotiations for the 2016 event and is confident Road America will bring out the best in the present-day Indy cars.

“It’s truly great news that open-wheel racing will be back at Road America,” Walker said. “It’s a classic road course: long, with almost every type of challenging corner. The track is designed to make full use of the natural terrain, which makes for great spectator locations to see the Verizon IndyCar Series at its best. In addition, our cars at Road America with aero kits will showcase some very exciting racing for our fans.”

In addition to the Verizon IndyCar Series, all three levels of the Mazda Road to Indy will compete on the race weekend. Road America officials have been overwhelmed with fan requests for Indy car racing to return to the venerable track, and worked hard with INDYCAR to make it happen.

“We listened to the fans and the local community, and after careful negotiations struck a deal to bring back one of the greatest forms of open-wheel racing ever to grace our beautiful 4-mile road course,” said Bruggenthies. “We have wanted to bring INDYCAR back for quite some time and we knew what it would take to make it work for everyone involved.”

Ten current Verizon IndyCar Series drivers have raced on the circuit, with Sebastien Bourdais winning the last Indy car race there in 2007 under Champ Car sanction. “I am really excited to see Road America back on the 2016 Indy car schedule,” said Bourdais, a four-time Indy car champion who currently drives for KVSH Racing. “This place allows our cars to stretch their legs fully and show what the Verizon IndyCar Series is all about. It is our duty toward road racing to continue this tradition and I could not be happier that a new deal got penciled. For me, it is the best racetrack in North America and I have some great memories there, including the win in 2007, and I am looking forward to coming back.”

Hector Rebqaue won the first Indy car race at Road America in 1982. Dario Franchitti holds the track record with a lap of 1 minute, 39.866 seconds (145.924 mph) set in qualifying for the 2000 race.

"I have said several times that Road America is the one track in this country that needs to be added to the Verizon IndyCar Series schedule immediately," said Juan Pablo Montoya of Team Penske. "Elkhart Lake is a racing town. The people there love what we do and they really supported the series when we ran there in the past. It is exciting to see the schedule fill out a bit for 2016. This has been a great year for our series and I am confident that the 2016 season will be as well.”

Added team owner Roger Penske: "Road America will be a terrific addition to the 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series schedule. We raced there for many years through the ‘80s, ‘90s and 2000s and enjoyed great support from the people of Elkhart Lake. The expansion of the schedule is important to building on the successes and growth we have seen in 2015. Road America is a world-class facility that will allow our cars to display the speed and excitement that has come to define this series.”

The Raptor

Will Power's on the pole.

http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireSto...964?yptr=yahoo

A 2

Good performance by Max Chilton. Chevy at the front with Rahal, the only Honda in the fast 6.

I hope to watch a recording of the race after autocross tomorrow.

A 2

wow! what a race it was at Elkhart Lake. I've really started to enjoy Indycar since the Indy 500. Forget the race in Texas and the one at Belle Isle. This race at Road America had so much close racing action. I'd have to say I enjoyed it more than the Indy 500.

Those Chevy cars are beasts. So many times I'd watch Rahal make a move, only to get passed again. The battle at the end between TK and Will Power had me on the edge of my seat. Congrats to Will Power for his win and to TK for a fighting second. Pagenaud nearly came close to exerting his dominance before he had to fall back down the field due to engine trouble.

Two Honda's in the top five. I will take that and all the racing action that was on display today. Spencer Pigot was very impressive too, especially the way he diced with JPM. Props to Josef Newgarden for coming back from injury to claim 8th.

UnkieTrunkie

Saw the highlight reel. . . and what makes Indy is the mix of courses, including this one, Kanaan was going nutty!

I've already put the bug in GF_Trunkie's ear to make sure we visit her sister (who lives 2 hours north) on the weekend they have the race.

Also this glorious celebration of meat products is 6 minutes away.

A 2

Since I watched the race I want to make a pilgrimage to Elkhart lake as well.

The Raptor

Are you guys joining us at Sonoma? We're driving Big Red up, staying in Novato for four nights, doing Sonoma on Friday and Sunday with Mon and C6, and going to the USC Stanford game in Palo Alto on Saturday.