Post by diburritomelon9 on Oct 8, 2018 12:37:29 GMT -5
Basic Information:
Capacity: Unknown
Owner: IMSA Holdings, LLC
Opened: 1970
Location: Braselton, Georgia
Major Events:
IMSA Weathertech SportsCar Championship
Former Major Events:
Indy Lights (2001)
NASCAR Xfinity Series (1986-1987)
K&N Pro Series East (2013)
About:
Track Type: Asphalt Road Course
Length: 2.54 Miles
Turns: 12
Lap Record: 1:06.242 (Stéphane Sarrazin, Peugeot Sport, 2008, LMP1)
Road Atlanta is a road course located in Braselton, Georgia. It began being built in 1969, and took only 6 months to excavate, grade, and pave the track. The track has had multiple owners during its lifespan. The track was modified by then owner Don Panoz, which included removing "The Dip" and added a chicane at the end of the backstretch. The goal of the renovations was to attract international events and be up to FIA standards. In that aspect, the renovation was successful in the track hosting a variety of major racing events, including IMSA series, motorcycle events, is often used as a testing track for other series', and now hosts the Petit Le Mans. The track was purchased by IMSA in 2012.
Capacity: Unknown
Owner: IMSA Holdings, LLC
Opened: 1970
Location: Braselton, Georgia
Major Events:
IMSA Weathertech SportsCar Championship
Former Major Events:
Indy Lights (2001)
NASCAR Xfinity Series (1986-1987)
K&N Pro Series East (2013)
About:
Track Type: Asphalt Road Course
Length: 2.54 Miles
Turns: 12
Lap Record: 1:06.242 (Stéphane Sarrazin, Peugeot Sport, 2008, LMP1)
Road Atlanta is a road course located in Braselton, Georgia. It began being built in 1969, and took only 6 months to excavate, grade, and pave the track. The track has had multiple owners during its lifespan. The track was modified by then owner Don Panoz, which included removing "The Dip" and added a chicane at the end of the backstretch. The goal of the renovations was to attract international events and be up to FIA standards. In that aspect, the renovation was successful in the track hosting a variety of major racing events, including IMSA series, motorcycle events, is often used as a testing track for other series', and now hosts the Petit Le Mans. The track was purchased by IMSA in 2012.
