Porschefan - American LeMans at Road America this weekend

Time Warner Cable Road Race Showcase (ALMS)

August 19-22

Featuring the American Le Mans Series Presented by Patron, Powered by eStar.

Elite sports cars test RA's sweeping straights and tight turns at amazing speeds. Open ALMS grid, autographs, tech talks, fan forums, car corrals, Tour de RA bike event.


Also: Patron GT3, IMSA Lites, F2000, VW TDI Cup, Star Mazda and Skip Barber.
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I live about i hour from the track.Fun to watch several classes of cars on one track. The P1 cars really show their superiority but the GT cars are awesome as well.

Here are some pics from a few years ago:

You going?

Too bad several of the teams in your pics aren't around any longer. Still damn good racing.

porschefan wrote:

You going?

Too bad several of the teams in your pics aren't around any longer. Still damn good racing.

I know. Back then it was Dyson, Audi, that ruled. The Audi diesels were wisper quite from what I remember.

I'm not sure how large the field will be. Some years everyone comes and other years it's spotty.

It's an awesome track with great views but usually the action is where you are not!

I've seen Indy cars there and will never forget this crash when Legge's rear wing came off in kink/kettle bottoms section. They do about 190 through here with little room for error.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8h2iqmliVMk&feature=related

Entry list from last race, it should be the same:

http://www.planetlemans.com/alms-2010-mid-ohio-entry-list/

Yep, the Audi diesels are really quite. So are the Peugeots, coming back in October.

Audi not racing in the US, except for one more in October, also. Penske gone, although on of the Spyders being Run by Cytosport.

Do you have a team that you follow?

Flying Lizards is my favorite team (see sig photo). Also Cytosport (Porsche Spyder). There are a couple of drivers I know. This week one I'll be keeping an eye on is Drissi in the Autocon Lola.
The Drayson Lola is a very cool car, looks, livery, and the sound of the Judd. The Risi team is also pretty cool.

I really miss the sound and look of the V-12 Aston Martin DBR9's, too. They were most impressive screaming down the Mulsanne Straight at Le Mans.

The Dananimal is back!!!

Nice thread. I love this stuff. I don't usually post a lot about much, but I cannot wait until the F1 track is a fixture in Texas.

Nice photos Mr. Dahl. And Tim... You're so cool.

PoliMalaka wrote:

The Dananimal is back!!!

Nice thread. I love this stuff. I don't usually post a lot about much, but I cannot wait until the F1 track is a fixture in Texas.

Nice photos Mr. Dahl. And Tim... You're so cool.

Haha, thanks, Poli. So, you're the one that thinks so.

I hope that track comes to fruition, too. Just wish where they were building it had more Hill Country hills.

We visited some family north of San Antonio last weekend. Driving to their house made me wish the very same thing.

I know you can't tell much, but this area is FULL of dips, rises, curves and ALL the good stuff.
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=29.939465,-98.560066&spn=0.149051,0.269165&t=h&z=12

Nice area. Been a long time since I've been there. Really nice countryside.

porschefan wrote:

PoliMalaka wrote:

The Dananimal is back!!!

Nice thread. I love this stuff. I don't usually post a lot about much, but I cannot wait until the F1 track is a fixture in Texas.

Nice photos Mr. Dahl. And Tim... You're so cool.

Haha, thanks, Poli. So, you're the one that thinks so.

I hope that track comes to fruition, too. Just wish where they were building it had more Hill Country hills.

Thanks, PM.

That's what is cool about Road America - the combination of fast straights, varying corners, and elevation change. You can't just have HP, you have to handle well, too. And, it's a beautiful piece of land in eastern WI.

I love the Road America track, and the surrounding countryside. Back in the day I drove there from Minneapolis to watch TransAm and CanAm racing.

pacifichrono wrote:

I love the Road America track, and the surrounding countryside. Back in the day I drove there from Minneapolis to watch TransAm and CanAm racing.

No doubt the heyday for motorsports!

Wisconsin Proud wrote:

pacifichrono wrote:

I love the Road America track, and the surrounding countryside. Back in the day I drove there from Minneapolis to watch TransAm and CanAm racing.

No doubt the heyday for motorsports!

I was a big fan of the late Mark Donohue, who ran those blue Sunoco Camaros and Porsche 917s, and later his Javelin. I could also get my "fix" at the old Donnybrook track (later B.I.R) in Brainerd, MN.

WOW WP !!!! ..You got some PHENOMENAL pictures right there !
It's neat how you were able to get so close to the cars, and teams like
that ! ..Must be a fantastic experience from what I can see here !!!!
..Thanks !..These are AWESOME !

AtomicTom wrote:

WOW WP !!!! ..You got some PHENOMENAL pictures right there !
It's neat how you were able to get so close to the cars, and teams like
that ! ..Must be a fantastic experience from what I can see here !!!!
..Thanks !..These are AWESOME !

That's one of the great things about the ALMS, Tom. The paddock is always open, before a race, they have autograph session in the paddock, and then they park the cars on the front straight, and open it up to the fans.

porschefan wrote:

AtomicTom wrote:

WOW WP !!!! ..You got some PHENOMENAL pictures right there !
It's neat how you were able to get so close to the cars, and teams like
that ! ..Must be a fantastic experience from what I can see here !!!!
..Thanks !..These are AWESOME !

That's one of the great things about the ALMS, Tom. The paddock is always open, before a race, they have autograph session in the paddock, and then they park the cars on the front straight, and open it up to the fans.

Hey, that is THE best Tim !!! ..Didn't even know about this !..It's NICE that they allow the fans to
walk around like that. I'm sure it means alot to them, and I bet the racers don't mind either, which is
GREAT !..Thanks alot for the info about this !!!

Porschefan is correct. Paddock and pit areas are open to fans on Friday and Saturday so you can get as close as you want as long as you aren't in anyone's way. Many times the teams will park their cars near the entrance to the track prior to practices and as you can see, you can literally stand over the car (see Audi pics). that's my Dad with the blue jeans near the Audi.



Drivers will loiter around their tented areas (no real garages at RA) and give autographs and it is common to see crews talk to fans about the cars. Sunday is different as you need a pit pass.

Another fun aspect is the various car clubs have areas around the track. Corvette, Porsche, Ferrari, BMW, all have their own areas where fans can see some very nice street cars.

The entire event is alot of fun. Much to do for a race/car fan.

Amazingly cool stuff WP ! Thanks for sharing these pictures sir !!!
..It would be great to see other sports follow in the footsteps of this
kind of racing here. I think it's really something, because fans can
probably learn alot more, and have ALOT more fun this way !

..Thanks again !!!

My wife's work associate just delivered two free weekend passes to the ALMS race weekend at Road America!! Value over $100 each for Thurs -Sunday.

Weather permiting, I'll be there! Racing is good, free racing even better!

Thunder and lightening here now. Looks to be a nasty weekend for Road Atlanta.

Sounds TERRIFIC !!!!! ..I hope you have a REALLY great time !!!
..Hopefully the weather allows it !

Party sunny and 82 at Road AMERICA in NE WI..... should be a good day!