Author: Rich Zimmermann

The Road America track in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin has held racing events since 1955, over a beautiful 4.048 mile roadway. From 1950 to 1955 the race course ran through the actual streets of Elkhart Lake. As a result of the safety concerns with using public roads, the track moved in 1952 to a closed course. Since 1955, the track has been a destination for world-class drivers. The appeal to spectators is that the course retains its original rural feel, with country scenery surrounding the speedway and close access for viewers. Campsites are also available for anyone who wants to...

IndyCar season was scheduled to start March 13 in St. Petersburg, Florida and would be followed by a vintage series event at the Milwaukee Mile racetrack in June. However, officials have already canceled all races nationwide through the month of August. It remains unlikely that any competition will be held this year due to the COVID-19 crisis. The famous Milwaukee Mile had begun cleaning the track, adjacent to the State Fair grounds in West Allis, in preparations for what would be another season of weekend competitions. But the social and economic disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic has left...