Mid-America Raceway
Mid-America Raceway was a road racing circuit and Dragstrip, located in Wentzville, Missouri, near St. Louis, built in 1964, and used until 1992. It hosted various SCCA races, as well as Trans-Am and IMSA 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.
Lap records
The fastest official race lap records at Mid-America Raceway are listed as:
| Category | Time | Driver | Vehicle | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Circuit: 4.603 km (1964–1992) | ||||
| IMSA GTO | 1:48.500 | Carl Shafer | Chevrolet Camaro | 1977 Mid-America 100 Miles |
| Group 7 | 1:54.200 | Jack Hinkle | Lola T165 | 1970 Mid-America SCCA National race |
| IMSA GTU | 1:58.340 | Walt Maas | Porsche 914/6 | 1977 Mid-America 100 Miles |
| Group 4 | 2:06.000 | Jack Hinkle | Porsche 906 | 1967 Mid-America SCCA National race |
| Group 3 | 2:11.000 | Mack Yates | Shelby Cobra | 1964 Mid-America SCCA Regional race |
References
- ^ "Mid-America". Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ "Mid-America 100 Miles 1977". Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ "SCA National Mid-America 1970". Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ "SCCA National Mid-America 1967". Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ "SCCA Regional Mid-America [CM+DM+EM+FM+GM+AP+BP] 1964". Retrieved January 29, 2023.