Now that people are trapped at home, maybe there will be a push of more folks dusting off the 8mm film cans from the attic and getting more old racing footage online. Like this amazing reel from Road America in 1956—only a year after the track opened.
Road America is probably the track I’ve spent the most time at, which is probably why I love seeing old footage from here. Even 60 years on it’s still remarkably recognizable. Looks like Turn 5 was always a hotspot for spectators. That 90° turn at the end of the 2nd longest straight leading into the uphill climb is still where a lot of the most dramatic action takes place.
Man, I can’t wait to stand at that corner again with one arm draped over the fence and another holding a bratwurst.
via VSCCA on Facebook.
One reply on “Road America. 1956.”
Great video !! Enjoyed watching this & I’m afraid I won’t get to see these cars racing at PVGP this year.