More than 500 competitors from across the nation will be racing at Road America during the Chicago Region SCCA June Sprints June 19–22.
June Sprints is the first trophy stop to win amateur racing’s most prestigious title, the Triple Crown of Racing. To win the Triple Crown, competitors must win in their class at the June Sprints, win their respective divisional title, and win at the SCCA National Championship Runoffs.
An annual fan favorite, June Sprints is an event built on tradition. People return year after year to see the wide variety of cars that range from showroom stock to highly modified, purpose-built racing machines. The paddock is a great place to visit with the drivers and get a close look at the cars.
One of racing’s most famous families will be represented over the weekend with Mike Rahal serving as Grand Marshal. Rahal participated in some of Road America’s first events, and his passion for road racing has been carried on through his son Bobby, winner of the 1986 Indianapolis 500, and grandson Graham, who finished 33rd in this year’s Indy 500.
June Sprints is also Road America’s annual Salute to Youth weekend — a great opportunity for nonprofit youth organizations to attend the races at reduced rates. For information about youth group discounts, call Road America, 1-800-365-RACE.
Daily admission to the June Sprints is $15 Thursday, $20 Friday, and $30 each for Saturday and Sunday. Special ticket promotions include Cedar Crest Ice Cream Saturday and Toyota Sienna Sunday. On Saturday, spectators can turn in two 48-ounce Cedar Crest Ice Cream lids for one free Saturday admission. On Sunday, up to seven people arriving at the gate in a Toyota Sienna van will be given free event admission.
Gates open at 7 a.m. and races run rain or shine. For more information, call 1-800-365-7223 or visit www.roadamerica.com.
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