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Road America Announces Five Million Dollar Facility Enhancement Plan
Elkhart Lake, Wis., November 10, 2005–The Road America board of directors
and staff is proud to announce a three-year, five million dollar facility
enhancement plan. Road America continuously makes improvements to meet racer
and fan expectations. Significant in scope and investment, the new three-year
plan will allow for additional track and facility opportunities, and
dramatically affect paddock operations.
Expanded in 1990, the main paddock is being enlarged by 3.5 paved acres. The
increase will provide additional space for race teams, transporters, vendors,
and two new skid pad areas. The hill behind the current medical center will be
excavated and graded to the west to gain paddock space. A larger medical
center will be constructed in a new paddock location that will allow better
access for racers, spectators and emergency medical personnel.
Every season, racecars and motorcycles reach new levels of performance.
A thorough review by Road America reveals areas where track utility can be
altered to meet these levels and provide the best possible safety features.
Several track alterations will be made to the track without changing the
original track design. Turns 3, 5, 6, 8 and 12 will be resurfaced with a
high-wearing asphalt compound to improve wear and maintain the track’s
smooth, consistent asphalt surface. Modifications will also be made to the
run-off area at turn 5 to make recovery faster and easier. Another notable
safety change will be a reconfiguration of the Bill Mitchell bridge at turn 13
to accommodate a greater run-off area.
Road America’s growth will also build on its potential as a year-round,
multi-purpose facility. The expansion plans also include the development
of Paddock Village, a 35-acre garage/workshop business park targeted toward
small business owners and motorsports enthusiasts. The 2700 square foot units
have an open, clear span and are expandable to 16,000 square feet. Tall entry
clearance is accessed through 14-foot garage doors. Paddock Village membership
will include Road America track and facility privileges.
Road America is a 628-acre, year-round motorsports facility which celebrated
its 50th year in 2005. In addition to major world-class race events, Road
America offers the Suzuki Supermoto School, corporate ATV and karting
programs, and top-of-the-line hospitality. Special promotions are held
throughout the year and can be found on-line. For more information visit www.roadamerica.com
or call 800/365-7223.
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