So you think it is worth the price of admission?
Absolutely. $20 is very reasonable. Hell, you should see what it costs to rent the entire track for a day.
I saw that there were some days where someone has done just that. My son guessed 5 grand to 10 grand
It depends on the track and what services you want/require. Many will require EMT and retrieval services, fuel attendants, etc... 5 to 10k is a reasonable estimate. Some tracks can be joined as a member and then you get lower prices, possibly even for full-track rental. More popular tracks are really expensive, like Daytona or Indy.
Now, driving on a track is (usually) nothing like what people expect. Paying $20 for some low-speed laps is a great way to introduce the track to you. If you get the chance to have someone qualified ride with you (probably not, but you can ask around) jump on it. If they have more track days than you, jump on the chance for some free coaching.
Most everyone thinks they can get on the track and race against the professionals. No, no you can not. (Me either.) It takes a whole lot of experience to be any good at it.
But... It doesn't take a whole lot of experience to have fun with it. Approach it with the idea of having a good time, meeting some great people, and getting a chance to drive on a legendary track for almost no money. Road America is a legendary track with some great features. Get out there, learn some stuff, have fun, and stay safe.
Also, listen carefully in the driver's meeting - and ask questions if you don't understand. Make sure you follow all the rules. You can likely look ahead and see what the rules are (I didn't dig that deep). You probably aren't even required to wear a helmet for the sunset cruise.
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