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As IMSA SportsCar Weekend activities were getting underway Thursday at Road America, IMSA president John Doonan drove a golf cart around the 640-acre property. Immediately, he felt it. Something wa…
During the IMSA SportsCar Weekend at Road America, IMSA president John Doonan drove around the property and sensed a profoundly positive atmosphere with campgrounds filling up quickly and enthusiastic fans gathering at concession stands. Three days before the main race, the racetrack was bustling with activity, prompting Doonan to express his amazement at the unprecedented crowd size. Road America’s president, Mike Kertscher, also noted the early enthusiasm of campers and the need to get the cars on track right away to keep the momentum going. The event surpassed previous attendance records by 10%, indicating a significant boost in interest in endurance sports car racing and IMSA as a whole. Drivers, fans, and officials alike recognized the series’ growth and success, with Road America and other tracks experiencing a renaissance in IMSA events and record-breaking crowds, showcasing a positive trajectory for the sport’s future.
