2012 Road Atlanta Schedule

The 2012 Road Atlanta event schedule promises fans another exciting year of racing! Highlights include Petit Le Mans, Drift Atlanta, The Mitty, and the much anticipated return of AMA Superbike racing! This is one year of thrilling motorsport events that you don't want to miss!

AMA Pro Racing Returns to Road Atlanta With Big Kahuna Event
April 20-22, 2012!

AMA Pro Racing is returning to Road Atlanta in 2012 and it’s bringing a rich history with it. The Big Kahuna event, which ran at Road Atlanta from 1998-2002, returns to thrill racing fans April 20-22, 2012.

Fans can expect to see a two-wheel frenzy with their favorite AMA riders and bikes attacking Road Atlanta’s 2.5 miles of swooping hills and thrilling turns at speeds up to 190 mph. AMA Pro racing last raced at the facility in 2010, where fans witnessed Blake Young sweep the National Guard SuperBike doubleheader weekend in dramatic fashion. Full Story >>>

Road Atlanta Mobile App

Finally! One of the first race track phone apps has been released! Road Atlanta is right with the curve of technology trying to make the fan experience even better! This application can be downloaded for free on iPhones (click here) or Android (click here).

The app serves many purposes for our fans:

Navigation
The Road Atlanta phone app is intended to help fans navigate around the facility. It has an interactive track map that is GPS enabled. The map shows everything from the turns of the track, restrooms, concessions and souvenir locations to medical and camping/parking areas. The most important part of the app shows fans where the shuttle stops are and what routes they take.

News Updates
The app also keeps fans connected with the latest updates from Road Atlanta and Petit Le Mans with the news section. This is updated frequently so fans can check back anytime throughout the year.

Petit Le Mans powered by Mazda Timing/Scoring
Petit Le Mans can be a difficult race to follow and keep track of who is in the lead. We are making this easy on fans with live timing and scoring. Check in anytime here to know lead teams.

Track and Event Schedules
Of course, we added our yearly schedule and event schedules as well. This will help keep our fans in the loop of what is happening year-round and during each event!

As you can see, the Road Atlanta app will be helpful on many levels and will be a very useful tool for those at the track for an event and for those at home wanting to stay in touch.

Chevrolet Named "Official Truck" and
"Official Pace Car" of Road Atlanta

Road Atlanta and Chevrolet announced a new partnership today naming Chevrolet the "Official Truck" and the "Official Pace Car" of the scenic, 2.5 mile 12-turn road course.

"We are very excited to partner again with Chevrolet," said Geoff Lee, President of Road Atlanta. "Chevrolet has a storied history of motorsports success and Road Atlanta is recognized as one of the world's best road courses. It's a perfect match of two iconic racing brands. We're thrilled to have Chevrolet rejoin us and continue our long, successful relationship together".

Chevrolet will activate its sponsorship with a strong annual at-track presence that includes signage, vehicle displays at major races, use of the track for private consumer events, promotions and much more. In addition, a variety of Chevy trucks and SUVs will be used on the property throughout the year and a 2011 Corvette will serve as the "Official Pace Car" for most events.
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Road Atlanta Voted One of America’s Best Road Courses by Car and Driver

Car and Driver picked 6 road racing courses around the US that they say, “generally date back to a time when racetracks were supposed to have elevation changes, blind corners, and distinct personalities.” And, “In the good old days, danger was an accepted part of the deal, and we think a scintilla of fear makes for a more challenging competition venue.” That’s right, Road Atlanta was one of them!

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