Road Course

A Road Course is a paved racing circuit featuring both left and right turns, designed to test a driver's technical skills and vehicle handling abilities.

Unlike oval tracks that primarily feature left turns, road courses challenge competitors with a variety of corners, elevation changes, and straight sections. These circuits can be permanent facilities (like Watkins Glen or Road America), temporary street circuits using public roads (such as Monaco or Long Beach), or "rovals" that combine oval tracks with infield road sections.

Road courses are common in racing series like Formula 1, IndyCar, IMSA, and sports car championships. They require drivers to master complex braking points, varied cornering techniques, and strategic racing lines, making them among the most challenging and diverse racing environments.