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The section of Mid-Ohio’s road course nicknamed ‘China Beach’, where Simon Pagenaud launched off the track in 2023 due to brake failure and barrel rolled through the recessed gravel tra…
Owned by Green Savoree Race Promotions, Mid-Ohio’s road course has undergone significant offseason updates, including the removal of the infamous ‘China Beach’ section where Simon Pagenaud suffered a dramatic crash in 2023. The decision to eliminate the drop-off at Turn 4 was made earlier in the year to improve safety at the circuit. The crater has been filled and the track leveled, with adjustments also made to the banking at Turn 4 to reduce from over four degrees to less than two degrees. In addition to these changes, new curbing, a gravel trap, and updated safety barriers and fencing have been installed around the track to enhance driver safety. The modifications aim to streamline the racing experience while maintaining the historic essence of the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
