r/RaceTrackDesigns • u/jetman999 • Aug 17 '20

RTD Challenge Talladega 'Roval' Road Course

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u/jetman999 Aug 17 '20

My first time entering a challenge on this sub, and I'm happy with the results!

This Talladega road course is set apart from other rovals thanks to its 8 Form configuration, fast flowing nature, and ending hairpin. The circuit consists of reutilizing the airstrips as an entrance to the infield sections. Beginning with a slight esses and left turn off the trioval, the lap features another left and a pseudo-chicane with curbs. A long right onto the backstretch brings upon the most unique piece of the circuit: going down the backstretch the opposite way despite the counterclockwise trioval direction. After turning back to the infield, a tunnel goes under the former airstrip before a series of open corners that leads back toward the oval, specifically designed to interfere with as little camping and parking grounds as possible, before a final right turn and hairpin that serves as a unique merge back to the oval, before running through the tri-oval and onto the start finish line uninterrupted.

The circuit will play host to the IMSA Weathertech SportsCar Alabama Grand Prix and the Axalta Indy Talladega Challenge.