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Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta

Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta is a road course in Georgia. This guide takes you round it turn by turn, with the surface, the rules, a computed line and the elevation, then where to stay and eat.

2.61
Miles
13
Turns
116
Ft of elevation

01Track map

Road Atlanta track map

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LayoutOther loopsPit laneS/F Estimated

© OpenStreetMap contributorsODbL 1.0

Full circuit

Name inferred by TRACK from the mapped loops, not an official layout name.

Mapped length
2.61mi
4.20 km
Direction
Clockwise
From OSM one-way tagging.
Start/finish line
Estimated
Estimated by TRACK from the mapped geometry and not verified on site. TRACK asks you to confirm or move it before timing laps here, when you’re stopped.
Published length (cross-check)
2.54 mi · mapped loop agrees within 3%
Corners
19
Inferred from curvature, not official turn numbers
Sectors
3
Estimated, near each third of the lap

Source geometry: OpenStreetMap ↗. Something wrong? Fixing it in OpenStreetMap improves it for everyone.

02Overview

What Road Atlanta is like to drive.

Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta is a 2.54-mile, 12-turn natural-terrain road course in the hills of Hall County, just north of Braselton in northeast Georgia. It has been running since 1970 and is best known as the home of IMSA's Petit Le Mans endurance race. For a track-day driver its defining trait is the land itself: the circuit climbs, crests and dives almost continuously, so many braking zones and turn-in points arrive over a rise or with the car light, and several key corners are partly or fully blind.

The lap divides neatly into three parts. The opening sequence is a fast uphill right at Turn 1, a crest at Turn 2 and a sharp, blind Turn 3, which drop you into the famous downhill-then-uphill Esses. A banked right at Turn 6 and the slow right at Turn 7 then open onto a long back straight with gentle bends. The lap closes with a heavy stop for the 10A/10B chicane, a blind kink under the bridge at Turn 11, and the fast downhill Turn 12 onto the front straight.

Road Atlanta has a reputation for being demanding and not very forgiving. Concrete walls and barriers sit fairly close in places, and coaching sources note that many off-track moments end against something solid rather than in a long runoff. That combination of speed, elevation and blind entries is exactly why it rewards patience: drivers who learn reference points slowly and build speed in steps tend to enjoy it, while drivers who chase speed early in the Esses or at Turn 12 tend to find its limits the hard way.

03Lap at a glance

Where the speed is, and where the hills are.

Length
2.61mi
Elevation range
116ft
Steepest grade
14%
Braking zones
14model
Full throttle
52% model
Longest straight
3563ft
1234567810B10A1112MPH14330FT1012895S/F0.5 mi1.0 mi1.5 mi2.0 mi2.5 mi
Model speed (generic track-day car)Elevation · USGS 3DEP

The speed trace is a model, not a real lap: a generic track-day car (about 1.1 g of cornering grip, 1 g braking, 150 W/kg) driven on the computed line through an assumed 12 m wide track. Use it to see where the braking zones and flat-out sections are, not to predict your speeds. Elevation: USGS 3DEP 1/3 arc-second (NED 10 m) via OpenTopoData, sampled every 25 m along the mapped centerline.

04Turn by turn

Every turn at Road Atlanta.

Official turn numbers, with braking, turn-in, apex and exit notes researched from the sources listed below. Each diagram shows the computed line: the minimum-curvature path through an assumed 12 m wide track. It’s a geometric starting point. Your instructor’s line comes first, and the turn positions on the diagrams are matched to the mapped geometry by hand and approximate.

  1. APEXTURN-INEXITBRAKE
    Turns
    84° right
    Tightest radius
    58 m
    Model speed
    124 → 74 mph
    Braking (model)
    160 m
    Grade
    +1.8%
    1

    Turn 1

    ↱ Rightfastsweeperuphill

    A fast, slightly banked right that climbs steeply off the front straight, with a compression near the apex.8,9,10,14

    Braking
    Light braking in a straight line, mainly to load the front tires; a common reference is a marker on the outside wall near the end of pit lane.
    Turn-in
    Smooth, single steering input; the car may push until the compression at the apex adds grip.
    Apex
    Clip the inside and pick up the throttle around the apex, carrying momentum up the hill.
    Exit
    Use the track-out climbing the hill, then come back toward the middle to set up Turn 2.
    Common mistakes
    Too much throttle on exit causing a snap of oversteer, then fully lifting or overcorrecting. Ease the throttle and keep steering inputs small.
  2. APEXEXITBRAKE
    Turns
    190° left
    Tightest radius
    12 m
    Model speed
    99 → 58 mph
    Braking (model)
    75 m
    Grade
    -0.5%
    2

    Turn 2

    ↰ Leftfastcrest

    A slight left over the top of the hill where the car goes light; it is really the setup for Turn 3.8,9,10,14

    Braking
    Brakes go on for Turn 3 here, in a straight line, with the car settling after the crest.
    Turn-in
    Position the car to the left, with the left tires near the Turn 3 entry curbing.
    Apex
    Not a true apex; finish any steering before the braking zone.
    Exit
    Arrive at Turn 3 straight and stable.
    Common mistakes
    Braking or steering while the car is light over the crest and locking a wheel.
  3. APEXTURN-INEXIT
    Turns
    159° right
    Tightest radius
    19 m
    Model speed
    ≈ 44 mph
    Braking (model)
    Lift / none
    Grade
    -3.9%
    3

    Turn 3

    ↱ Rightmediumcrest

    A blind right that is sharper than it looks, braked over a crest; widely considered one of the hardest corners on the lap.8,9,10

    Braking
    Moderate and brief, with the wheel straight.
    Turn-in
    Fairly early, using reference points you build gradually since the apex is out of sight.
    Apex
    Slow enough to make the apex and use the inside curbing to tighten the line.
    Exit
    Let the car settle before adding steering or throttle toward Turn 4.
    Common mistakes
    Turning in while still on the brakes over the crest, overestimating the radius, and rushed corrections that send the car toward the inside wall.
  4. APEXTURN-INEXITBRAKE
    Turns
    96° left
    Tightest radius
    38 m
    Model speed
    92 → 61 mph
    Braking (model)
    65 m
    Grade
    +8.9%
    4

    The Esses (entry)

    ↰ Leftfastessesdownhill

    A long left that leads into the Esses and runs downhill toward the first right of the sequence.8,9,10

    Braking
    Usually none; accelerate through, with a brief lift if the car pushes.
    Turn-in
    Stay close to the inside curbing.
    Apex
    Hug the curb along the inside of the long left.
    Exit
    Keep the car to the left to open up the first right of the Esses.
    Common mistakes
    Drifting off line onto debris and marbles, and carrying too much speed from Turn 3 so the Esses start compromised.
  5. APEXTURN-INEXITBRAKE
    Turns
    56° left
    Tightest radius
    38 m
    Model speed
    92 → 61 mph
    Braking (model)
    65 m
    Grade
    +8.9%
    5

    The Esses (exit)

    ↰ Leftmediumuphill

    An uphill left at the end of the Esses that matters more than the Esses themselves, and a common passing spot.8,9,10

    Braking
    Light to moderate, in a straight line; set the car up early on the last kink of the Esses so the braking zone is straight.
    Turn-in
    From the right side, close to the entry curbing, once the brakes are released.
    Apex
    Stay off the steep inside curb.
    Exit
    Do not go to full throttle until the wheel is nearly straight. The exit curb and the concrete beyond it are rough and lower grip.
    Common mistakes
    Arriving too fast and understeering, spinning on the inside curb, and early power in the wet that sends the car to the outside wall.
  6. APEXTURN-INEXITBRAKE
    Turns
    89° right
    Tightest radius
    44 m
    Model speed
    121 → 63 mph
    Braking (model)
    150 m
    Grade
    +2.4%
    6

    Turn 6

    ↱ Rightmediumsweepercompression

    A fast, banked roughly 90-degree right after a short downhill run; the banking gives more grip than it appears to.8,9,10,14

    Braking
    Brake early and release smoothly to carry entry speed.
    Turn-in
    Slightly late, to use the camber.
    Apex
    Focus on entry and mid-corner speed rather than a slow-in, fast-out approach, because the run to Turn 7 is short.
    Exit
    Roll onto the throttle but do not use all the track-out, since you need to brake almost immediately for Turn 7.
    Common mistakes
    Overslowing the entry, or overdriving it so the banking carries the car wide.
  7. APEXTURN-INEXITBRAKE
    Turns
    101° right
    Tightest radius
    19 m
    Model speed
    81 → 43 mph
    Braking (model)
    70 m
    Grade
    +0.9%
    7

    Turn 7

    ↱ Rightslowhairpin

    The slowest corner on the lap and the most important one, because it leads onto the long back straight.8,9,10,14

    Braking
    The heaviest braking on that part of the lap, in a straight line, then trail off gently.
    Turn-in
    Later than it looks; the corner is tighter than it first appears. Stay off the high left entry curb and note the small dip on the left near turn-in.
    Apex
    Just touch the apex curbing with the right-front.
    Exit
    Unwind the wheel early and get to full throttle as soon as possible, using the track-out.
    Common mistakes
    Turning in early or too fast and then understeering on exit, which costs speed all the way down the back straight.
  8. APEXTURN-INEXITBRAKE
    Turns
    108° left
    Tightest radius
    13 m
    Model speed
    144 → 46 mph
    Braking (model)
    215 m
    Grade
    +3.3%
    8

    Turn 8

    ↰ Leftfastkink

    A gentle bend on the long back straight, taken flat with minimal steering.8,9,10

    Braking
    None.
    Turn-in
    Keep inputs small and straighten the path as much as the track edges allow.
    Apex
    Not a defined apex.
    Exit
    A good moment to glance at gauges and mirrors.
    Common mistakes
    Unnecessary steering; at high speed small inputs matter.
  9. Not placed on the map: this turn doesn’t line up clearly with a corner in the mapped geometry.
    9

    Turn 9

    ↱ Rightfastcrest

    The second gentle bend on the back straight, over a crest where cars without aero go light, before the road falls toward 10A.8,9,10

    Braking
    None, but be ready for the 10A braking zone that follows the drop.
    Turn-in
    Small input; the black-flag station is on the right here.
    Apex
    Not a defined apex.
    Exit
    Line up on the right side of the track for the 10A braking zone.
    Common mistakes
    Approaching the crest unsettled; a light car plus a steering input can be unstable.
  10. APEXTURN-INEXITBRAKE
    Turns
    308° left
    Tightest radius
    13 m
    Model speed
    48 → 30 mph
    Braking (model)
    30 m
    Grade
    +4.4%
    10A

    Turn 10A

    ↰ Leftslowchicanedownhill

    A roughly 90-degree left at the end of the back straight, braked downhill from the highest speed of the lap.8,9,10

    Braking
    Hard, in a straight line from the right side of the track, easing off progressively as you near turn-in.
    Turn-in
    Near the end of the entry curbing, trailing off the brakes as steering is added.
    Apex
    Run close and parallel to the apex curbing, giving up some apex speed.
    Exit
    Exit toward the left so you can be back on the throttle before turning into 10B.
    Common mistakes
    Overrunning the braking zone into the gravel, and taking so much speed into 10A that 10B is ruined.
  11. APEXEXITBRAKE
    Turns
    329° right
    Tightest radius
    12 m
    Model speed
    50 → 40 mph
    Braking (model)
    35 m
    Grade
    +5.5%
    10B

    Turn 10B

    ↱ Rightslowchicaneuphill

    The right that completes the chicane and starts the climb toward the bridge; its exit sets your speed to the end of the lap.8,9,10

    Braking
    Ideally none; throttle should already be applied from 10A.
    Turn-in
    From the left side of the track.
    Apex
    Late apex, so the steering is nearly straight as you power out.
    Exit
    Smooth throttle with minimal correction. The exit is tight and uphill, with a small, rough curb best avoided.
    Common mistakes
    Running over the rough exit curb and unsettling the car, or an early apex that forces a lift on exit.
  12. APEXTURN-INEXITBRAKE
    Turns
    76° right
    Tightest radius
    12 m
    Model speed
    48 → 30 mph
    Braking (model)
    30 m
    Grade
    +2.0%
    11

    Bridge Kink

    ↱ Rightfastkinkcrest

    A blind, flat-out kink over a crest and under the bridge, where the car goes light before dropping toward Turn 12.8,9,10

    Braking
    None in normal conditions.
    Turn-in
    Aim using a fixed spot on the bridge; the corner itself is out of view.
    Apex
    Toward the far side of the bridge.
    Exit
    Settle the car on the left side to set up Turn 12.
    Common mistakes
    Hesitating or wandering because there is no clear visual target; build reference points with an instructor.
  13. APEXTURN-INEXITBRAKE
    Turns
    75° right
    Tightest radius
    9 m
    Model speed
    95 → 40 mph
    Braking (model)
    95 m
    Grade
    -3.6%
    12

    Turn 12

    ↱ Rightfastsweeperdownhill

    A fast, downhill late-apex right onto the front straight, with off-camber sections and limited visibility.8,9,10,14

    Braking
    Little or none for many cars once you are up to speed; while learning, a light, early brake check is the safer approach.
    Turn-in
    Stay left to open the entry and turn in gently just after the left-side curb ends.
    Apex
    Late apex; touch the inside without climbing the apex curbing.
    Exit
    Track out smoothly onto the straight with gradual throttle; look through the corner, not at the walls.
    Common mistakes
    Climbing the apex curb, abrupt steering or throttle, and running wide onto the grass, which commonly damages cars.

How the turns link up

Turns 1-3: up the hill and over the crest

Turn 1 is about carrying speed uphill without upsetting the rear. Turn 2 is not really a corner but the platform for Turn 3: arrive left, straight and stable, and brake before you ask the car to turn. Turn 3 is blind and tighter than it looks, so give up a little entry speed until you trust your references.

Turns 4-5: The Esses

A downhill-then-uphill left-right-left sequence entered blind from Turn 4. Treat the Esses as the approach to Turn 5 rather than a place to be a hero: set the last kink up early so the braking for Turn 5 happens in a straight line, then make the Turn 5 exit clean. Too much speed at the top of the Esses compromises everything after it.

Turns 6-7: entry speed, then exit speed

These two rights pull in opposite directions. The banked Turn 6 rewards a confident entry because the straight after it is short, so do not chase its exit. Turn 7 is the reverse: sacrifice entry speed, turn in later than feels natural, and focus on the earliest possible full throttle onto the back straight.

Turns 8-10B: the back straight and chicane

Turns 8 and 9 are gentle bends taken flat; the crest at 9 can make some cars light, so keep inputs small. Then the road falls into the heaviest stop of the lap for 10A. Give up speed at 10A to get on the throttle before 10B, because 10B's exit feeds the climb to the bridge.

Turns 11-12: under the bridge and down the hill

Turn 11 is blind and light over a crest, and Turn 12 drops downhill with walls nearby and limited visibility. Build speed here only in small steps across sessions. Stay off the Turn 12 apex curb and keep the car settled; this combination is where small errors are most expensive.

Playbook: what matters here

  1. 01

    Instructors and event rules come first

    Passing zones, flag procedures, run groups and sound rules are set by each event organizer. The driver meeting and your instructor override anything in this guide.

  2. 02

    Learn the blind corners slowly

    Turns 3, 11 and 12 and the top of the Esses are partly or fully blind. Pick fixed references (curbs, signs, the bridge) during the first sessions and add speed gradually rather than trusting what you cannot see.

  3. 03

    Turn 7 and 10B are where lap time lives

    Both lead onto long straights, so a clean, early throttle exit pays off for a long stretch. A slightly slower entry that gets you to power sooner is almost always the better trade.

  4. 04

    Respect the walls

    Barriers are close in several places and many offs end against them. Leave margin at Turn 12, in the Esses and at Turn 5's exit, and if you go off, slow down in a straight line rather than turning back onto the track at speed.

  5. 05

    Be selective with curbs

    Some curbs are part of the line (Turns 1, 3, 4, the Esses) but the Turn 5 exit, 10B exit and Turn 12 apex curbs are rough or unsettling. Stay off them until a coach says otherwise for your car.

  6. 06

    Brakes get worked at 10A

    The stop from top speed into 10A is downhill and the hardest of the lap. Bring fresh pads and fluid, use the cool-down lap, and avoid holding the brakes hard once stopped in the paddock.

  7. 07

    Plan for Georgia summer conditions

    Bring plenty of drinking water (on-site water is not potable, per one organizer), watch for afternoon storms, and know that on-track activity stops for lightning. In rain, the dry line becomes slick and water gathers in a few low spots.

  8. 08

    Arrive fueled

    The track sells race fuel at some events but not during private track days, and pumps have reportedly had outages. Arrive with a full tank and your own supply if your car needs it.

05Surface, conditions & rules

Know the surface before you trust it.

Surface

Asphalt circuit. The last full repave on record was in early 2007; a 2017 project ground down bumps and patched and sealed key corners rather than repaving the whole lap. Expect some patches and a few bumpy areas, plus concrete track-out sections that offer less grip.

2007Last full repave. The entire 2.54-mile racing surface was repaved in early 2007 as part of a capital improvement project that also moved walls back in the Esses. A partial resurfacing in 2017 (bump grinding, patching and sealing of key corners) was not a full repave. No later full repave was found.1,8,12,11

  • Turns 6 and 12 carry more camber than they appear to; Turn 12 also has off-camber portions on the downhill.10
  • Concrete track-out areas, notably at Turn 5, offer less grip than the asphalt, and Turn 5 becomes slippery in the wet.8,10
  • In rain, standing water tends to collect at Turn 1, the low point of the Esses, the approach to 10A and the bottom of Turn 12, and the dry racing line becomes the slickest part of the road.8,10
  • Turn 7 has a small pavement dip on the left side near turn-in.10
Curbs
Curbing is used heavily at Turns 1, 3, 4 and 10, and the Esses are driven partly over the curbs. Coaching sources warn that the Turn 5 exit curb is rough, the 10B exit curb is small and rough, and the Turn 12 apex curb can unsettle the car, so most first-timers should stay off those three.
Runoff
Mixed. There is wide concrete track-out in places and a gravel trap near 10A, but walls and barriers are close in several areas and many offs end against a barrier rather than in open runoff. Running wide at Turn 12 onto the grass is a known way to damage a car.
Weather

Northeast Georgia summers bring heat and afternoon thunderstorms, and lightning stops track activity. In rain, standing water tends to collect at Turn 1, the bottom of the Esses, the approach to 10A and the base of Turn 12, and Turn 5 becomes notably slippery. Spring and autumn are generally more comfortable for driver and car, but plan for rain at any time of year.8,10

Noise

The venue's published policies list no decibel limit, and one track-day organizer reports there is generally no sound limit, with an exception for a Sunday morning window (10 AM to noon) reserved for unmodified street cars at stock exhaust levels. Camping quiet hours run 11 PM to 8 AM. Always confirm sound rules with your event organizer.4,8

Passing & event rules

Set by each organizer; most HPDE groups restrict passing to designated zones with a point-by for novices. Confirm at the driver meeting.

  • The property speed limit is 10 mph for vehicles and powered carts; cart drivers must be 18+ with a valid license.4
  • Drones are banned on the property, and outside alcohol and glass are not permitted.4,5
  • Pets must be leashed and kept within the owner's camping area.4
  • Activity is halted for lightning; one organizer uses a 30-30 rule (stop within 30 seconds of thunder, resume 30 minutes after the last strike).8
Paddock & facilities
  • Race fuel (VP 93 and 96 unleaded, 100 and 110 leaded) is sold at the track, but sales are not offered during private track days; call ahead to confirm stock. (FAQ, accessed October 2026)5
  • The Panoz-era upgrades added about 36,000 sq ft of tenant garage space in the Tower Paddock area and an infield paddock and pits between Turns 12 and 1, connected by a 100-ft infield tunnel.3
  • The Paddock Grill behind the Michelin Tower opens for most spectator events; coolers are allowed but glass and outside alcohol are not.5
  • Trailers cannot be stored on site between events; competitors can usually enter around 5 PM the night before an event.5
  • One organizer reports first-come paddock parking, hot showers, ADA restrooms, limited 30/50 amp power around the perimeter, and a requirement to use a board under jack stands.8

Rules and facilities change. Your event organizer’s rules and the venue’s current information always win.

06Configurations

Every mapped loop at Road Atlanta.

TRACK finds each closed loop in the OpenStreetMap raceway network. Named layouts come from OSM circuit relations; the rest are named by length, and some may be combinations the venue never runs. Your first session confirms which one you drove.

  • N250 m

    Full circuit

    2.61 mi

    4.20 kmClockwiseS/F EstimatedName inferred

  • N250 m

    Layout B · 3.0 km

    1.84 mi

    2.97 kmClockwiseS/F EstimatedName inferred

  • N250 m

    Layout C · 2.9 km

    1.77 mi

    2.85 kmClockwiseS/F EstimatedName inferred

  • N100 m

    Layout D · 1.4 km

    0.90 mi

    1.45 kmClockwiseS/F EstimatedName inferred

© OpenStreetMap contributorsODbL 1.0

07Time it with TRACK

Drive Road Atlanta. TRACK knows where you are.

No setup and no transponder. Start a session in the paddock and TRACK recognises Road Atlanta and the layout from your GPS trace, then times every lap and sector with a live delta to your best.

iPhone · betaAndroid · planned
Join early accessSee lap timing
  1. 1DetectTRACK matches your first few hundred metres against every mapped layout at Road Atlanta, including shared pavement between configurations.
  2. 2Confirm the lineThe start/finish line here is estimated. When you’re stopped, TRACK shows it on the map: accept it or tap to move it. You’re never asked while driving.
  3. 3Laps, timed retroactivelyLaps you drove before confirming are timed from the recorded trace, so you don’t lose your first session.
  4. 4Go furtherSync a GoPro for video with telemetry and let TRACK Engineer point out where the time is. External 10–25 Hz GPS receivers for tighter sectors are awaiting hardware validation.
  5. Venue and layout detection is tested on simulated drives over real OpenStreetMap circuits, not yet in a real car. Compatible GPS receivers

08Plan your trip

Getting there, staying, eating.

Fly in
  • ATLHartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International AirportAbout 55-62 miles (official pages differ); roughly 1 to 1.5 hours by road depending on Atlanta traffic
  • GVLLee Gilmer Memorial Airport, Gainesville (general aviation)About 12 miles
  • GSPGreenville-Spartanburg International AirportAbout 111 miles, roughly 2 hours
Arriving

The circuit is at 5300 Winder Highway (Georgia 53), Braselton. From I-85 take Exit 129 and head west on Highway 53 for about 5.5 miles; the track is on the left. From Highway 985, take Highway 53 east for about 6 miles. Sources: official Getting Here page (s6).

Drive times are approximate.

Stay

Hotels, motels and guest houses

Eat

Restaurants, cafés and quick food

Camp

Campgrounds and RV sites

Fuel

Pump gas for the drive; ask the venue about race fuel

Supplies

Groceries, water and ice

Parts & tires

For the part you forgot

Nearest hospitalsNortheast Georgia Medical Center Braselton · 2.1 miNortheast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville · 11 miIn an emergency call 911. Confirm the venue’s on-site medical arrangements with your organizer.

Listings are from OpenStreetMap (fetched 2026-10-18), sorted by straight-line distance from the track. They’re not recommendations and TRACK has no relationship with them. Check hours and availability before you go; event weekends book up early.

© OpenStreetMap contributorsODbL 1.0

09Track days

Find an open track day at Road Atlanta.

Open track days & HPDERoad Atlanta on MotorsportRegClubs and organizers list track days, HPDE, time trials and club races at Road Atlanta on MotorsportReg, the registration site most US track-day groups use.See events ↗
Calendar on this pageComing soon

TRACK doesn’t copy event listings. An on-page calendar will come with an organizer data partnership.

Venue calendar & infoRun events here? TRACK for organizers

10Nearby tracks

Closest mapped venues.

Straight-line distance between venues. All 96 tracks

FAQ

Road Atlanta, answered.

How long is Road Atlanta?

The full road course is published as 2.54 miles (about 4.09 km).

How many turns does Road Atlanta have?

Twelve numbered turns, with Turn 10 split into the 10A/10B chicane. The lap runs clockwise.

Is Road Atlanta good for beginners?

It is regularly used for HPDE and track days, but it is considered demanding: there are blind crests, fast downhill corners and walls close to the track in places. First-timers should run with an instructor, start slowly and build speed in steps.

What is the noise limit at Road Atlanta?

The venue's published policies do not list a decibel limit, and organizers report there is generally no sound limit outside a Sunday-morning stock-exhaust window. Rules can differ by event, so check with your organizer.

When was Road Atlanta last repaved?

The last full repave on record was in early 2007. A 2017 project ground down bumps and patched and sealed key corners but was not a full repave.

What are the hardest corners at Road Atlanta?

Coaching guides most often single out the blind Turn 3, the Esses into Turn 5, Turn 7 onto the back straight, and the fast downhill Turn 12.

Is fuel available at Road Atlanta?

The track sells race fuel at many events but not during private track days, so arrive with a full tank and your own supply if needed.

How much elevation change is there at Road Atlanta?

About 116 ft (36 m) between the lowest and highest points of the full circuit layout, from USGS 3DEP elevation data sampled every 25 m. The steepest stretch is around 14%.

Can I time laps at Road Atlanta with my phone?

Yes, with the TRACK iPhone app (beta). It recognises Road Atlanta and the layout you’re driving from GPS, then times laps and sectors. A phone’s GPS is good for lap times; an external 10–25 Hz receiver tightens sector splits.

Where is the start/finish line at Road Atlanta?

TRACK estimates the line from the mapped geometry (usually beside the pit lane, or on the longest straight). It isn’t verified on site, so the app asks you to confirm or move it before timing your first session here.

How do I find track days at Road Atlanta?

Clubs and organizers list HPDE, track days and club races on MotorsportReg, linked on this page. The venue’s own calendar (also linked) lists its events too. TRACK doesn’t list events itself.

Where can I stay near Road Atlanta?

This page lists hotels, campgrounds, restaurants, fuel and parts stores near Road Atlanta from OpenStreetMap, with straight-line distances. Book early for big event weekends.

Sources

Where this comes from.

Researched 2026-10-18 and written in our own words. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we’ll fix it.

  1. 1.Road Atlanta · Wikipedia · accessed 2026-10-18
  2. 2.Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta (home page) · Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta · accessed 2026-10-18
  3. 3.Our Story · Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta · accessed 2026-10-18
  4. 4.Track Policies · Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta · accessed 2026-10-18
  5. 5.FAQs · Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta · accessed 2026-10-18
  6. 6.Getting Here · Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta · accessed 2026-10-18
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What we couldn’t verify (12)
  • Elevation change: the only numeric figure found (about 79 ft) comes from one track-day organizer guide; the official site gives no number.
  • Length mismatch: published 2.54 mi (about 4,088 m) vs our OSM geometry of 4,198 m; Wikipedia's infobox also lists 2.548 mi for one configuration. Not reconciled.
  • Acreage: official pages give both about 750 acres and 1,000 acres.
  • Whether any repaving or patching occurred after 2017 could not be confirmed; the Roadracing World 2007 article could not be fetched directly (cited from search summary and corroborated by Wikipedia and Just Track It).
  • Turn 11 is described as a slight right kink by two guides and as a left-to-right transition by another; recorded as a right kink.
  • Exact directions of the Turn 8 and Turn 9 back-straight bends were inferred from the circuit's shape and coaching descriptions, not explicitly stated by a source.
  • Turn 6 elevation tag (compression after a short downhill) and Turn 3 crest tag are interpretations of guide descriptions.
  • OSM corner names 'The Esses' and 'Motorcycle Turn 12': the motorcycle circuit has used a different Turn 12 line (reconfigured around 2008); current motorcycle layout details not verified.
  • Noise: the Sunday morning stock-exhaust window comes from one organizer's guide and may be event-specific; no official decibel limit was found.
  • Hartsfield-Jackson distance differs between official pages (55 vs 62 miles); drive times are estimates.
  • FIA Grade 2 rating is from a race school profile, not the FIA or the venue.
  • Some coaching sources predate the 2007 repave and 2008 reconfiguration of Turns 4 and 12 (Wikipedia notes the latter was for motorcycle safety); advice was cross-checked against newer guides where possible.

Track geometry and nearby places: © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License 1.0 (via the TRACK Atlas, snapshot 2026-10-17). Elevation: USGS 3DEP (public domain). Lengths are mapped centerlines, not official figures. The computed line and speed trace are a model. No start/finish line has been verified on site.

TRACK is not affiliated with or endorsed by Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, MotorsportReg or any business listed here. The venue name identifies the location only and belongs to its owner. TRACK shows no lap records or official results for this venue. Driving advice is general: your instructor, the event’s rules and the venue’s rules come first.