{
  "id": 884504,
  "title": "Road America announces IndyCar date for 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/road-america-announces-indycar-date-for-2027",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-14T15:50:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/road-america-announces-indycar-date-for-2027/10846368/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Road America has announced that the IndyCar Series will return for the 2027 XPEL Grand Prix, set to take place from June 24-27, 2027. This marks the open-wheel racing series' return to the historic 4.048-mile, 14-turn circuit in eastern Wisconsin after a period of absence. The announcement follows earlier this week when the IndyCar Series unveiled Phase One of its 2027 schedule, which included the first eight championship rounds leading up to early June. The addition of this mid-summer date provides a significant anchor point as the broader calendar for the 2027 season is finalized. The four-day motorsports festival will feature top drivers and teams competing across the challenging course, with opportunities for fans of all ages to enjoy the event. Spanning 640 park-like acres, Road America promises a comprehensive fan-focused experience, offering trackside camping, family-friendly activities, interactive experiences, and popular concessions. Early ticket sales for the full four-day weekend are now available at a discounted rate of $140, encouraging enthusiasts to secure their tickets and start planning their race weekend itinerary. Further details about the event schedule and additional fan activities will be revealed at a later date, with ticket sales, camping reservations, and additional information accessible through RoadAmerica.com.",
  "summary": "Open-wheel racing fans can officially begin filling out their summer calendars as Road America announced Friday that the IndyCar Series will return for the 2027 XPEL Grand Prix, scheduled for June 24–27, 2027. The announcement comes shortly after the IndyCar Series revealed Phase One of its 2027 schedule earlier this week, which outlined the first eight rounds of next year's championship ... Keep…",
  "key_points": [
    "IndyCar Series returns to Road America in 2027",
    "Event scheduled for June 24-27, 2027",
    "Offers discounted early ticket sales at $140"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}