GingerMan Raceway

South Haven, Michigan

Built in 1996 by circuit designer Alan Wilson, GingerMan Raceway quickly became renowned as one of the safest club circuits in the country. The course features slight elevation changes over its 11-turn, 2.21 mile layout. The original circuit was slightly shorter, using turn 10A, which now is a cut-through before the penultimate corner (10B on the map). Turn 1 is a quick left-hander, on exit, drivers move center-track to approach the challenging turn 2. This corner leads onto a short straightaway up to turn 3. Turn 4 is a flat-out kink. Turns 5 and 6 are sequential left-handers that require braking and slowing between the two. Turn 7 is tighter than it looks, but the track out point turns into another right hander at turn 8. Stay far driver’s left, riding the rim of the circuit before tucking in to apex late, setting up for the fast and sweeping turn 9. Turn 10B is a downhill braking zone; the track falls away here so be cautious, especially in the wet. 10B leads onto the longest straightaway, over a blind crest to turn 11, a standard 90-degree right to complete the lap.

-Beginner group may only pass with a point by in the green zones.

-Intermediate group may only pass with a point by on straights only.

-Advanced group may pass with a point by anywhere on track.

-TrackBattle and GLTC are open passing.

Important Driver Notes: GLTC

Full Course Yellow Reminders: When double yellow flags are waved, begin to slow to 60-70% of race pace and follow the car in front, leaving a safe distance to react in front. The safety car will be deployed. SAFETY CAR LIGHTS ON = FOLLOW SAFETY CAR - this INCLUDES following the safety car when it enters pit lane. The ONLY time you will NOT follow the safety car is when the lights on top of the safety car are turned off. In this case, remain at safety car speed in line until the green flag is waved.

Safe Havens: If your vehicle has a major mechanical problem or is leaking fluid, find a corner station on the inside of a corner and park near it out of harms way.

Important Driver Notes: ALL DRIVERS

Ruts: There are ruts around the curbing in some of the higher speed sections - beware of these, especially at turn 9. Be respectful of the racetrack and keep tires on course or on curbing to avoid digging these ruts.

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