# @speedyoulater on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CelyzPztCoa
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/13203037-speedyoulater-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2022-06-09T16:03:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Speed You Later | INDYCAR (@speedyoulater) — https://gondola.cc/speedyoulater

## Caption

Road America stands today as one of the longest permanent road courses in the USA, being also one of the fastest and maybe the most spectacular. The track opened in 1955 and never changed its main layout (apart from a new chicane for moto races). The 4-mile 14 turns course lies on a 640-acre, park-like ground, which offers amazing spots for spectators. 

The track starts with a long, flat straight that ends with a long, slow, corner. The following downhill section and a flat-out turn 2 help in building speed again before turn 3. Then the fastest section of the track: a very long right turn, Moraine Sweep, leads to another downhill where a little bend to the left introduces turn 5, a 90 degrees corner preceded by a heavy braking zone, ideal for overtakes. 

Then, uphill to another 90 degrees corner, a fast right bend and another downhill, Hurry Downs, towards turn 8. The following Carousel is a long, negative banked corner, the hardest section of the track. Then, one brief straight before the Kink: a potentially flat-out corner that requires extreme precision to keep up the speed. Then, Kettle Bottoms bend, a long left, brings to Canada Corner, where most overtakes take place. 

Turn 13 is another driving skill test: introduced by a right sweep, uphill and blind, makes the error easier than what appears on TV. Then turn 14, an increasing radius corner and the final uphill towards the finish line!

Furthermore, the kart track is the main structure for the USA kart racing scene.

Millions of dollars in improvements have been made throughout the years, first of all enhancing the pitlane safety. Celebrities such as Tom Cruise, Patrick Dempsey, and Paul Newman have visited this venue.

Economic impact studies show that Road America generates more than 100 million dollars annually. Over 500 different races and events are held annually at Road America, often running multiple activities on the same day.

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Graphics by: andrea_rasponi catemasettizannini 

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