Road America Weekend Guide — Elkhart Lake, July 31–August 3, 2025

ByBrian Bateman
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🏁 Weekend Fast Facts

  • Location: Road America, N7390 Hwy 67, Elkhart Lake (4.048-mile, 14-turn road course)
  • Dates & Gates Open: Thursday, July 31 – Sunday, August 3; daily gates open 7 am–5 pm
  • Highlight Race: IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship – Motul SportsCar Grand Prix, Sunday at 2:10 pm ET (2h 40m race)
  • On-site races include: Lamborghini Super Trofeo, Mustang Challenge, Porsche Carrera Cup, and Michelin Pilot Challenge

🏎️ Event Schedule at a Glance

Thursday, July 31 – Practice Day

  • 2:05–2:50 pm: Lamborghini Super Trofeo practice
  • 3:10–3:40 pm: Mustang Challenge practice
  • 3:55–4:25 pm: Porsche Carrera Cup practice
  • 4:40–5:25 pm: Second Lamborghini session

Friday, August 1 – Practice & Qualifying

  • 9:00–10:00 am: Michelin Pilot Challenge practice
  • 10:15–10:45 am: Mustang Challenge practice
  • 11:00–11:40 am: Porsche Carrera Cup practice
  • 1:40–2:40 pm: Second Pilot Challenge practice
  • 3:00–4:30 pm: WeatherTech Championship practice
  • Late afternoon: Qualifying for all series (Mustang, Carrera, Lamborghini, Pilot Challenge)

Saturday, August 2 – Race Day: Support Series & Pilot Challenge

  • 9:00–9:45 am: Mustang Challenge Race 1
  • 10:05–11:35 am: WeatherTech Championship Practice #2
  • 11:55 am–12:35 pm: Porsche Carrera Cup Race 1
  • 12:55–1:45 pm: Lamborghini Super Trofeo Race 1
  • 3:05–5:05 pm ET: Michelin Pilot Challenge “Road America 120” hosted under the championship banner, a full two‑hour race in GS and TCR classes
  • 5:40–7:10 pm: WeatherTech Championship qualifying session

Sunday, August 3 – Main Event Day

  • 9:20–10:05 am: Mustang Challenge Race 2
  • 10:25–11:15 am: Lamborghini Super Trofeo Race 2
  • 11:35 am–12:15 pm: Porsche Carrera Cup Race 2
  • 2:10–4:50 pm ET: Motul SportsCar Grand Prix (IMSA WeatherTech Championship) — 2 hours, 40 minutes of pro-level racing featuring GTP, LMP2, GTD Pro & GTD classes

🧭 What’s Under the Hood: Series Highlights

IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Top-tier prototypes and GTs battle head‑to‑head in GTP (prototype), LMP2 (LMP2-spec), GTD Pro (pro GT drivers) and GTD (pro‑am GT). The Motul Grand Prix Sunday race is the weekend’s centerpiece, launching at 2:10 pm ET. Recent dominance by Porsche Penske in the GTP class adds to the drama.

Michelin Pilot Challenge – Road America 120
Saturday’s full‑length 120-minute race features Grand Sport (GS) and Touring Car (TCR) classes. GS machines include Porsche 718 GT4 RS and BMW M4 GT4, while TCR field includes highly competitive closes-knit Honda Civic, Hyundai and Cupra entries. The GS title battle has tightened after recent podium finishes, while TCR features a four‑race Road America win streak from Tim Lewis Jr. that may continue in his Honda.

Porsche Carrera Cup North America
Featuring 29 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars (Type 992), this series heads to Road America for its traditional ANDIAL Cup round. Tight points races in Pro, Pro-Am, and Masters classes continue at full throttle as Riley Dickinson holds a slim lead.

Mustang Challenge & Lamborghini Super Trofeo
These single-make series bring high-octane sprint racing Friday through Sunday with Ford Mustang and Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo cars battling in short, fast race sessions—with practice, qualifying, and double race weekends.

✅ At‑a‑Glance Visitor Tips

👍 Pro tip👀 What you get
Arrive early (gates open at 7 am) to catch morning warm‑ups and get prime hillside seatingOn‑track access for general admission throughout the venue
Use the official on‑site shuttle (stops near Turn 1, 5, and 13) if walking the track is too muchAccess to vantage points and relief from long treks
Bring ear protection! Speeds over 180 mph and prototype engines bring serious noiseSafer, more enjoyable experience—recommended for families
Food, beer, and souvenirs available around paddock & midwayCash or card accepted; skip the stands to catch more action
Streaming? Catch the entire Motul Grand Prix Sunday at 2:10 pm ET on Peacock Premium, ETSports app, or IMSA YouTube globally (ad‑free for Pilot Challenge)No stress if you can’t attend all sessions live

🎟️ Ticketing & Admission

General admission provides full access to vantage points, paddocks, and support series action all four days. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate. Season passes offer access to all public race weekends at Road America. On-site parking and camping options are available at additional cost—check Road America’s ticket portal for details.

🎥 Don’t Miss It

Sunday’s main event is live on Peacock Premium (U.S.) starting at 2:00 pm ET, with commentators Calvin Fish, Brian Till, and pit coverage from Matt Yocum and Kevin Lee. Saturday’s Michelin Pilot Challenge Race also streams ad‑free on IMSA’s YouTube channel.

Want to Join In?

If you’re planning to head to Road America this weekend, let us know in the comments: who’s your favorite entry, or which track vantage are you shooting for? Tag #SheboyganLife so other locals can meet up trackside!

Sheboygan Life Publisher

Brian Bateman is a lifelong Sheboygan County resident, web developer, and founder of SheboyganLife.com. Inspired by his love for the area and a desire to give back, he created this free, community-driven platform to share local events, stories, and happenings.

A graduate of Plymouth and Sheboygan South High Schools and the UW Center in Sheboygan, Brian has spent his career building digital solutions across Wisconsin for clients around the world.

From local event coverage to boosting small businesses, Brian’s mission is simple: spotlight what makes Sheboygan special, support the locals behind it, and keep the community connected, informed, and on the grow.

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