Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is a road course auto racing facility located in Troy Township, Morrow County, Ohio, United States, just outside of the village of Lexington. The track opened in 1962, the creation of Les Griebling and several Mansfield-area businessmen. In 1982, Mid-Ohio was bought by Jim Trueman, a road racer and founder of Red Roof Inns. Trueman added permanent grandstands, amphitheater-style seating, garages with spectator balconies, a five-story media and hospitality center, underground tunnels and an updated paddock area. In 1990, the track underwent a refurbishment. A new retaining wall was built, the entire track was resurfaced, widened, and concrete was paved in the apexes of the turns to prevent asphalt deterioration. In addition, a straightaway was paved through the chicane, allowing for two different track layouts, the original 2.4-mile (3.9 km) circuit, and a new 13-turn, 2.25 mile (3.62 km) circuit. In 2006, the track again underwent extensive renovation. The track and pit lane were completely resurfaced and connectors were added to the track's famed Keyhole section to allow for three separate road course configurations. Also completed was the removal of concrete patches from the track, the relocation of the wall and guardrail at Turn 1, the expansion of gravel traps at the exits of Turn 1 and the keyhole, the replacement of all remaining old-style catch fencing, and the standardization of curbing throughout the circuit. These changes have resulted in a faster, safer, more competitive and attractive facility for drivers, riders and race fans. The sports car course operates from April through November each year. During this time, the facility is host for a number of nationally sanctioned race weekends, all of which are open to the public. Additionally, on site motor home and tent camping spaces are available.
Time Zone : (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time (US and Canada), Bogota, Lima
Major Events : ALMS, IRL
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Corvette C6.R GT2 to debut at Mid-Ohio 6-8 August! Posted on: 06/08/2009
Next-Generation Race Cars Strengthen Links Between Competition and Production Corvettes
Corvette Racing will debut the next-generation Corvette C6.R GT2 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on August 6-8. Ahead of next years single GT class, Corvette Racing are testing and developing the latest Corvette C6.R in the GT2 category over the final five ro... Read More >>
Located directly off Interstate 71 in the heart of Ohio, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (also home of The Mid-Ohio School) is ideally situated and easy to find.
From Cleveland, Ohio: Take I-71 south to U.S. 30. Go west on U.S. 30 to Fourth St./Crestline exit. Turn left at end of exit ramp and proceed to stop light. At stop light turn right and then veer right onto St. Rt. 314. Go approximately 7 miles and turn left on Steam Corners Rd. Mid-Ohio is one mile on the right.Approx. Travel Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Take I-71 S. Take exit 165 for OH-97 toward Lexington/Bellville. Turn right at OH-97/OH 97 W. Turn left at E Main St/ US-42 and continue to follow E. Main St. Turn left at Lexington Steam Corners Rd. Mid-Ohio is 2 miles on the left. Approx. Travel Time: 1 hour, 36 minutes.
From Columbus, Ohio: Take I-71 north to St.Rt. 95 east. Turn right off the ramp and follow St.Rt. 95 for 2 miles and turn left (north) on St.Rt. 314 for 15 miles. Turn right on Steam Corners Rd. Mid-Ohio is one mile on the left.Approximate Travel Time: 1 hour
From Columbus, OH: Take 1-71 N towards Cleveland. Take exit 165 for OH-97 toward Lexington/Bellville. Turn left at OH-97/OH 97 W. Turn left at E Main St/US-42 and continue to follow E. Main St. Turn left at Lexington Steam Corners Rd. Mid-Ohio is two miles on the right.Approximate Travel Time: 1 hour
From Akron/Canton, Ohio: Take U.S. 30 west to Fourth St./Crestline exit. Turn left at end of exit ramp and proceed to stop light. At stop light turn right and then veer right onto St. Rt. 314. Go approximately 7 miles and turn left on Steam Corners Rd. Mid-Ohio is one mile on the left.Approximate Travel Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes
From Fort Wayne, Indiana: Take U.S. 30 east to Fourth St./Crestline exit. Turn right at end of exit ramp and proceed to stop light. At stop light turn right and then veer right onto St. Rt. 314. Go approximately 7 miles and turn left on Steam Corners Rd. Mid-Ohio is one mile on the left.Approximate Travel Time: 3 hours
From Detroit/Toledo, Ohio: Take I-75 South to Route 15 E/US-68 S toward US-23/Columbus/Kenton. Continue on US-23 S. Slight right at US-30 E (signs for Bucyrus/Mansfield/US-30 E). Stay on Route 30 E to Fourth St./Crestline exit. Turn right at end of exit ramp and proceed to stop light. At stop light turn right and then veer right onto State Route 314. Go approximately seven miles and turn left on Steam Corners Road. Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is one mile on the left. Approximate Travel Time: 2 ½ - 3 hours.
2009 Event Calendar
Race Events
EMCO Gears Classic presented by KeyBank June 19-21, 2009
Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio June 26-28, 2009
Honda Super Cycle Weekend presented by Dunlop Tire July 17-19, 2009
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days July 24-26, 2009
Acura Sports Car Challenge/ The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio presented by Westfield Insurance August 7-9, 2009
AMA Road Race Grand Championships September 11-13, 2009
Weekend Club Event Schedule (Track Days):
August 7-9
September 11-13
