 2005 aerial photo | |
| Location | Wentzville,Missouri |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38°50′47.07″N90°54′38.36″W / 38.8464083°N 90.9106556°W /38.8464083; -90.9106556 |
| Capacity | open seating without capacity limitation |
| Opened | 1964 |
| Closed | 2004 |
| Major events | Former: SCCA (1964–1970) IMSA GT Championship (1975, 1977) Trans-Am Series (1966) |
| Full Circuit (1964–1992) | |
| Length | 4.603 km (2.860 mi) |
| Turns | 11 |
| Race lap record | 1:48.500 ( Carl Shafer,Chevrolet Camaro,1977,IMSA GTO) |
Mid-America Raceway was aroad racingcircuit anddragstrip, located inWentzville, Missouri, nearSt. Louis, built in 1964, and used until 1992. It hosted variousSCCA races, as well asTrans-Am andIMSA GT races. After the circuit was no longer being used, the 1,200 foot portion that doubled as a drag strip continued to be used until October 31st, 2004. In 2005 it was sold to a developer, after facing years of hostility from the neighboring homes that had built on property adjoining the race track.
The fastest official race lap records at Mid-America Raceway are listed as:
| Category | Time | Driver | Vehicle | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Circuit: 4.603 km (1964–1992)[1] | ||||
| IMSA GTO | 1:48.500[2] | Carl Shafer | Chevrolet Camaro | 1977 Mid-America 100 Miles |
| Group 7 | 1:54.200[3] | Jack Hinkle | Lola T165 | 1970 Mid-America SCCA National race |
| IMSA GTU | 1:58.340[2] | Walt Maas | Porsche 914/6 | 1977 Mid-America 100 Miles |
| Group 4 | 2:06.000[4] | Jack Hinkle | Porsche 906 | 1967 Mid-America SCCA National race |
| Group 3 | 2:11.000[5] | Mack Yates | Shelby Cobra | 1964 Mid-America SCCA Regional race |