Fan Guide

The Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is a comprehensive motorsports facility in Lexington, Ohio, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course sits on 380 acres and features a permanent road-racing circuit with two primary race track configurations: 2.4-mile, 15-turn or 2.258-mile, 13-turn layout.

Please use the tabs below to find information related to the facility. This information can be helpful for planning your trip to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. We look forward to seeing you at our facility!

Accommodations

Hotels
The Quality Inn and Suites Bellville-Mansield is the Preferred Hotel of Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, located in Bellville, OH, approximately 7 miles from the track. Contact Quality Inn & Suites Bellville-Mansfield at (419) 886-7000.

Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is pleased to present our fans a special "Mid-Ohio" rate at our partner hotel. To book a reservation with the Mid-Ohio discount at the Quality Inn & Suites, click here.

Camping
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course has Motorhome/RV spaces throughout the facility and a campground available for tent camping and/or non-self contained units. We also offer Reserved Motorhome/RV spaces for select events. Two Weekend General Admission tickets are required along with a Camping or Motorhome Pass. A complete list of camping rules and regulations can be found below.

Amenities

Camping Information

Tent Camping Rules & Regulations

All spectators entering the campground, including those not planning to camp, are required to present a weekend ticket or Season Race Pass.
Camping spaces are defined and numbered, measuring approximately 25'x40'.
Three camping units (tent or camper, if not self-contained) are allowed in each tent camping space. If your camping unit or set-up is larger than the camping space size, you will be required to purchase an additional camping space.
If you have a self-contained camper you must purchase a Motorhome Pass.
All camping units and personal vehicles within a designated camping space must be at least 5 feet apart.
Personal vehicles must be parked in the appropriate parking areas. Additional vehicle parking will be restricted to the general spectator parking area. In order to limit traffic and remain in compliance, we recommend that you come and go on foot as much as possible and utilize our shuttle system to move about the facility. Please utilize your personal vehicle only to leave or re-enter Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
Each tent camping space must display the appropriate pass at all times.
A designated Family Camping area is located in the front section of the tent campground.
All tent camping spaces will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Motorhome/RV Camping Rules and Regulations

All spectators planning to camp are required to have a weekend ticket or Season Race Pass.

All motorhome/RVs must be self-contained units (i.e. have plumbing or fixtures within the vehicle for running water, holding tanks and sanitary plumbing) in order to camp in the designated motorhome/RV areas.
Motorhomes/RVs must use the appropriate dumping stations located throughout the facility. A mobile service is available during select events to both pump and fill holding tanks. Please call Reliable Onsite Services at 330-733-9000
Motorhome/RV camping spaces are to be occupied by one self-contained camping unit and up to 2 portable units (tents). Tent camping without a self-contained unit in the space is not permitted. Violators will be asked to move.
Motorhome/RV parking locations will depend on the size of the unit and must fit within designated space provided and not extend into roadway/walkway.

All camping units and personal vehicles within a designated camping space must be at least 5 feet apart.
All motorhome/RV camping spaces are numbered. Reserved motorhome/RV camping spaces will be marked with the last name and spot number. You will be asked to move your motorhome if it is parked in a reserved motorhome/RV camping spot that has not been assigned to you.
Personal vehicles are not allowed along the fence lines. Additional parking will be restricted to the southeast spectator parking area. In order to limit traffic and remain in compliance, we recommend that you come and go on foot as much as possible and utilize our shuttle system to move about the facility. Please utilize your personal vehicle only to leave or re-enter Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

Campers staying in the Carousel or North Woods should enter through the gates at Steam Corners Road. Early entry on Thursday of event weekends will be through Gate 3 only. The North Gate will remain closed until exiting at the end of the race weekend.
There is no parallel parking in any of the motorhome/RV spots labeled as "Head-in-Parking Only". Motorhomes/RVs should be parked either pulled-in or backed-in centered on the camping spot designation number. The purchase of more than one spot will NOT allow you to park parallel.
Spectators with Season Motorhome/RV Passes will be permitted to camp during select Club Weekend Events at no extra charge. Camping will be limited to the boulevard, carousel, and grassy area above the paddock on a first-come first-served basis. Rules of admission still apply.

Additional Camping Rules and Regulations

On event weekends, Season Race Pass holders will have early entry. Please watch for email updates. General spectator campers may enter through Gate 3 Thursday after 5:00 pm until 9:00pm. All campers arriving after 9:00 pm on any evening will not be permitted to enter the facility and will be staged until 7:00 am the following morning. All guests who are camping for the weekend are welcome to stay until 10:00 am on Monday following the event weekend. NASCAR guests are welcome to stay until 10:00 am on Sunday following the event.
All campfires must be contained in grills or fire rings. NO FIRES ON THE BOULEVARD, GRILLS ONLY. One campfire is permitted per utilized camping space. Please do not dig holes or burn fires on open ground. All fires must be extinguished, then drowned or smothered, when you are through with them.

Shower facilities are located on the west side of the Maintenance building and are available to campers during the entire weekend.
Tents may not be tied down to spectator fences or placed in areas which block free access to spectator viewing. No tents may be erected on spectator amphitheater viewing mounds.
While Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course does not encourage bringing pets to the track, we do allow them. Pets are the responsibility of the pet owner. Pet owners are liable for any injury or damage caused by their pets. All pets must be kept under the control of a leash no longer than 6 ft. Please be courteous and clean up after your pet. Failure to do so will result in removal from the event. Pets are not permitted in any buildings, concession areas, grandstands or viewing mounds, hospitality locations, paddock/garage areas, false grid, or pit lane. Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course reserves the right to restrict/remove disruptive or exotic pets. If your pet disrupts or causes harm to another individual or property, you and your pet may be removed from the facility without a refund.
Camping is only allowed in designated areas. There is no camping in the infield.
To preserve Mid-Ohio’s family atmosphere, profanity and drunkenness will not be tolerated. Mid-Ohio reserves the right to remove any spectator at their sole discretion.
No firearms are permitted on Mid-Ohio property. Mid-Ohio is not CCW compliant.
Quiet hours will be enforced between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Please respect it.
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course reserves the right to inspect all tents and motor homes at any time during an event weekend.
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course does not allow the use of drones anywhere on the facility at any time.

To guarantee you have a tent or motorhome spot, we highly recommend that you order your pass in advance by calling (419) 884-4000 or visit www.midohio.com. With a limited number of camping spaces available at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, walk-ups during event weekends will not be guaranteed. We strongly urge you to order camping passes and weekend tickets for these events in advance, as these events may sell out of camping.
These regulations will be strictly enforced by the state, and we greatly appreciate your patience and cooperation in abiding by these restrictions. We remain committed to offering our customers camping amenities during each spectator race weekend. Failure to abide by these rules may result in a non-refundable removal from the premises.

Please contact our Call Center staff by calling 419-884-4000 (option 1) and they will be happy to answer any questions you may have prior to your arrival. Should you need to reach Security, call 419-884-4000 ext 3013.

Camping during Weekend Club Events

Directions

Located in Lexington, Ohio, off of interstate 71, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (also home of The Mid-Ohio School) is ideally situated and easy to find.

Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course 7721 Steam Corners Road (also called County Road 37), Lexington, Ohio 44904-0108

From Cleveland, Ohio:

Take I-71 south to U.S. 30. Go west on U.S. 30 to Fourth St./Crestline exit. Turn left at end of exit ramp and proceed to stop light. At stop light turn right and then veer right onto St. Rt. 314. Go approximately 7 miles and turn left on Steam Corners Rd. Mid-Ohio is one mile on the left. Approx. Travel Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes

Take I-71 S. Take exit 165 for OH-97 toward Lexington/Bellville. Turn right at OH-97/OH 97 W. Turn left at E Main St/ US-42 and continue to follow E. Main St. Turn left at Lexington Steam Corners Rd. Mid-Ohio is 2 miles on the right. Approx. Travel Time: 1 hour, 36 minutes.

From Columbus, Ohio:

Take I-71 north to St.Rt. 95 east. Turn right off the ramp and follow St.Rt. 95 for 2 miles and turn left (north) on St.Rt. 314 for 15 miles. Turn right on Steam Corners Rd. Mid-Ohio is one mile on the left. Approx. Travel Time: 1 hour

Take 1-71 N towards Cleveland. Take exit 165 for OH-97 toward Lexington/Bellville. Turn left at OH-97/OH 97 W. Turn left at E Main St/US-42 and continue to follow E. Main St. Turn left at Lexington Steam Corners Rd. Mid-Ohio is two miles on the right. Approx. Travel Time: 1 hour

From Akron/Canton, Ohio:

Take U.S. 30 west to Fourth St./Crestline exit. Turn left at end of exit ramp and proceed to stop light. At stop light turn right and then veer right onto St. Rt. 314. Go approximately 7 miles and turn left on Steam Corners Rd. Mid-Ohio is one mile on the left. Approx. Travel Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes

From Fort Wayne, Indiana:

Take U.S. 30 east to Fourth St./Crestline exit. Turn right at end of exit ramp and proceed to stop light. At stop light turn right and then veer right onto St. Rt. 314. Go approximately 7 miles and turn left on Steam Corners Rd. Mid-Ohio is one mile on the left. Approx. Travel Time: 3 hours

From Detroit/Toledo, Ohio:

Take I-75 South to Route 15 E/US-68 S toward US-23/Columbus/Kenton. Continue on US-23 S. Slight right at US-30 E (signs for Bucyrus/Mansfield/US-30 E). Stay on Route 30 E to Fourth St./Crestline exit. Turn right at end of exit ramp and proceed to stop light. At stop light turn right and then veer right onto State Route 314. Go approximately seven miles and turn left on Steam Corners Road. Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is one mile on the left. Approx. Travel Time: 2 ½ - 3 hours.

Construction Updates for Your Travels to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and The Mid-Ohio School: To keep apprised of pending traffic delays/road construction as you travel to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, please visit ohgo.com in advance of your travels.

FAQ

Here are answers to a number of the common questions asked by our guests.

Q: Can we picnic at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course?

A: Yes, you can bring coolers and food to the track. Mid-Ohio recommends bringing plastic and aluminum to the tracks. Glass bottles are not allowed in Pit or Paddock Areas. Plastic, aluminum, tin, etc. containers are acceptable. Grilling is permitted only in camping and infield areas, and all grill fires must be extinguished immediately afterward, then drowned or smothered.

Q: Do children need a ticket to enter Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course?

A: Children 12 and under are admitted free accompanied by a ticketed/credentialed adult. However, if you wish to sit in the grandstand during select events, children will need a grandstand ticket.

Q: What happens if it rains?

A: Typically events will continue even if it's raining or threatening rain. In certain instances races may be delayed, however it is very rare that an entire event is canceled due to inclement weather.

Q: What phone number do I call if I need emergency assistance?

A: Please call our security department at (419) 884-4000 ext. 3013, or dial 9-1-1.

Q: Do I need to keep my ticket/pass on me at all times?

A: Yes, you do. To gain entry to all the areas your ticket grants you access to, please keep your ticket with you at all times, even if you have a paddock access wristband. This is done to protect the investment of fans and ensure proper access. Season Race Passes must be scanned upon entry AND exit throughout the event. Event tickets will be scanned upon entry AND must be scanned upon exit if you are planning to return the same day. If you fail to have your tickets scanned upon exiting, you WILL BE REQUIRED to purchase a new ticket to enter. No exceptions.

Q: Are there any airports to fly into that are close to the track?

A: Since the track is located in between two large cities, you can use either Cleveland Hopkins International Airport or John Glenn Columbus International Airport. For small planes, Mansfield Lahm Airport is an option.

Q: Can I bring my pet to the races?

A: While Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course does not encourage bringing pets to the track, we do allow them. Pets are the responsibility of the pet owner. Pet owners are liable for any injury or damage caused by their pets. All pets must be kept under the control of a leash no longer than 6 ft. Please be courteous and clean up after your pet. Failure to do so will result in removal from the event. Pets are not permitted in any buildings, concession areas, grandstands or viewing mounds, hospitality locations, paddock/garage areas, false grid, or pit lane. Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course reserves the right to restrict/remove disruptive or exotic pets. If your pet disrupts or causes harm to another individual or property, you and your pet may be removed from the facility without a refund.

Q: Can I listen to the races while I'm at the track?

A: Yes, 90.3 FM carries audio from our public address system during spectator events throughout the season.

Q: How do I get to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course?

A: See above for directions. For GPS or online mapping directions, enter 7721 Steam Corners Road (also called County Road 37), Lexington, Ohio 44904 as your final destination address.

Q: What time does the track open on race weekends?

A: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course opens its spectator gates at 7:00 am each morning of the event weekend. All spectators must be off the premises by 7:00 pm or within an hour of the last scheduled event of each day. Campers can stay until 10:00 am on Monday following the event weekend.

Q: How much will I pay for parking?

A: Plenty of free parking is available on site at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. If you prefer, there are a limited number of Infield Parking Passes that may be purchased for IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio and MotoAmerica at Mid-Ohio events. Motorcycles are permitted in the infield without a pass at all events. Infield Parking Passes require the purchase of a spectator ticket and will not be sold as stand-alone items. Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course reserves the right to close the infield, without notice, as deemed necessary.

Q: Is there camping available on site?

A: Yes. Weekend camping sites are available for tents and Motorhome/RVs. A camping pass is required along with an admission ticket for each person over age 12 who is camping.

On event weekends, Season Race Pass holders will have early entry. Please watch for email updates. General spectator campers may enter through Gate 3 Thursday after 5:00 pm until 9:00pm. All campers arriving after 9:00 pm on any evening will not be permitted to enter the facility and will be staged until 7:00 am the following morning. All guests who are camping for the weekend are welcome to stay until 10:00 am on Monday following the event weekend. Tent camping spots are available on a first-come first-served basis. Motorhome/RV spots marked as reserved may only be occupied by the person who purchased the spot and has the appropriate pass. Non-reserved spots are available on a first-come first-served basis to those with a non-reserved motorhome/RV pass. General campground areas measure approximately 40'x25'. Dimensions of motorhome/RV spots vary. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM until 6:30 AM. Refer to Camping Information for complete list of camping rules and regulations.

Q: Is there a camping option for my family?

A: Yes, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course offers a family camping area, located in front of the regular general campground area. This area is ideal for those with children looking for a family friendly stay during the race weekend. A weekend admission ticket is required along with a tent or RV camping pass.

Q: What hook-ups are available to campers?

A: There are no water or electrical hook-ups, but there are dump stations available for campers.

Q: Can I bring my bicycle?

A: Bicycles are allowed at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, however, may not be used in Paddock Area. Personal golf carts and non-street legal off road vehicles (including, but not limited to, ATVs, UTVs, and side by sides) are permitted if displaying the proper pass/sticker purchased from Mid-Ohio for $100 and follow the Golf Cart & Off Road Vehicle Policies & Guidelines found HERE. Fee and registration waived during Vintage Motorcycle Days.

Q: Where is the lost and found?

A: Items that are lost or found may be picked up or turned in to Security Headquarters located near Gate 3 (south end of the boulevard). Call 419-884-4000 ext 3013 at any time during the event.

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Rules & Facility Policies

To ensure that all guests have a safe and enjoyable visit to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, the following rules and regulations have been instituted for all events at the facility:

Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course opens the spectator Gate 1 at 7:00 am each day of a scheduled race weekend. All non-camping spectators must be off the premises by 7:00 pm of each day. Campers can stay until 10:00 am on the Monday following the event weekend.
While Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course does not encourage bringing pets to the track, we do allow them. Pets are the responsibility of the pet owner. Pet owners are liable for any injury or damage caused by their pets. All pets must be kept under the control of a leash no longer than 6 ft. Pets cannot be left in vehicles unattended. Please be courteous and clean up after your pet. Failure to do so will result in removal from the event. Pets are not permitted in any buildings, concession areas, grandstands or viewing mounds, hospitality locations, paddock/garage areas, false grid, or pit lane. Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course reserves the right to restrict/remove disruptive or exotic pets. If your pet disrupts or causes harm to another individual or property, you and your pet may be removed from the facility without a refund.
To purchase tickets at the track, please enter Gate 1 (Main Gate) from Steam Corners Road. Will Call pick up is located at Gate 3 (Registration Building until 5pm, then at Security Building after 5pm). PLEASE NOTE: Tickets will only be sold at Gate 3 from 5pm to 9pm. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Campers staying in the Carousel or North Woods should enter through the gates at Steam Corners Road. Early entry on Thursday of event weekends will be through Gate 3 only. The North Gate off Texter Road will remain closed until exiting at the end of the race weekend. No sales at North Gate.
Gate 3 entrance is only for guests with credentials, Will Call customers, and workers. There will be NO SALES AT GATE 3, except from 5pm to 9pm. All spectators who need to purchase tickets before 5pm will be redirected to the Gate 1 (Main Gate).
Please follow the signs and directions of the parking marshals.
Speed limit is restricted to 20 mph in all areas of the track.
Personal golf carts and non-street legal off road vehicles (including, but not limited to, ATVs, UTVs, and side by sides) are permitted if displaying the proper pass/sticker purchased from Mid-Ohio for $100 and follow the Golf Cart & Off Road Vehicle Policies & Guidelines found HERE. Fee and registration waived during Vintage Motorcycle Days.
Quiet hours will be enforced from 10pm-6am. No generator usage will be permitted between these hours anywhere around the facility.
Spectator bicycles permitted anywhere on Mid-Ohio property, with the exception of the paddock and pit areas.
Scaffolding is prohibited. All platforms must be permanently mounted on truck beds, not more than six feet above ground, and incapable of being elevated. Please do not block the view of other spectators.
Climbing and sitting in trees, or using trash barrels as viewing platforms, are not permitted. No tents may be tied down to spectator fences. No tents, canopies or dining flies may be erected on amphitheater viewing mounds. Popup canopies are permitted on top row only as long as it is not obstructing view of other spectators. Sitting and standing on gates is not permitted.

Stadium Seats are not permitted in the grandstands.

All spectator, pedestrian and mound areas are not permitted to be reserved by roping off or covering with tarps overnight unless authorized by Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Any tarps, etc., left overnight will be collected by Mid-Ohio staff. These items can be picked up at Security, located at Gate #3.
To preserve Mid-Ohio's family atmosphere, profanity and drunkenness will not be tolerated. If you are bothered by your neighbor at the camping area or by another spectator, please report them to Security personnel. Security is located at the Gate #3 entrance. 419-884-4000 extension 3013. Please respect the rights of others.
Corner worker personnel are trained to deal with on-track emergencies, therefore, under no circumstances are spectators permitted to cross fences or go on-course at any time.
No firearms are permitted on Mid-Ohio property.
In the interest of safety, Mid-Ohio reserves the right to inspect all personal property, including vehicles, campers, backpacks and coolers.
All photographic, video and digital images taken during any track event, including those featuring spectators, whether made or purchased by Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course or its affiliates, are property of Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and may be used in advertising and promotional materials at its sole discretion.
Please keep your ticket with you at all times. You will be required to show your ticket along with appropriate wristband to enter select areas of the facility and/or hospitality areas.
There are no refunds or exchanges on tickets, camping passes, infield parking or other event related passes.
No individuals will be allowed access to 'hot areas' of the track or pits without the proper credentials.

Failure to abide by these rules may result in a non-refundable expulsion from the premises.

Ticket Descriptions

A GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET includes admission to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and walking access to all areas with the following exceptions: paddock pass required for paddock access during certain events; no access to pit lane; weekend pass required for campground access; infield parking pass required to drive into the infield area during certain events; grandstand ticket required for grandstand seating during certain events.

A WEEKEND TICKET includes Friday-Sunday admission

A GRANDSTAND TICKET includes general admission, as well as a reserved seat in the grandstands with a view from the Keyhole to The Esses. A limited amount of tickets are available for each event. Children 12 and under must have a grandstand ticket to enter the grandstand.

A PADDOCK PASS grants admittance into the garage and paddock area, but does not include an admission ticket. An admission ticket is required in order to purchase a Paddock Pass. A Paddock Pass is required for any Fan Walks or other opportunities to get into the pit or grid area during permitted times.

A PIT PASS grants admittance on pit lane* for IndyCar up to 30 minutes prior to the race on Sunday.

*Access to Pit Lane is very limited. In the interest of safety, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and the various sanctioning bodies reserve the right to alter Pit Lane access at any time. If open during any on track sessions (practices, warm-ups and/or qualifying), pants, closed-toed shoes and an over-the-shoulder shirt must be worn in Pit Lane. You must be 18 years of age or older and sign a waiver to enter Pit Lane. Children under 18 are not permitted in Pit Lane.

CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER are admitted free onto the grounds and into the paddock areas when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian with proper ticket/credential.

WILL CALL TICKETS must be picked up at Gate 3 Registration Building between the hours of 7am-5pm on each day of the event weekend. After hours, Will Call will be moved to Security at Gate 3. Tickets cannot be picked up by anyone other than the person listed on the ticket envelope. A photo ID and signature will be required at time of pick-up for all Will Call tickets. All Canadian and International orders with printed material will be held at Will Call.

ALL CANADIAN and INTERNATIONAL ORDERS requesting a printed ticket can be picked up at Will Call only. Print at home is also available. Season Passes purchased by guests outside of the continental US must be picked up at Will Call.

A PROCESSING FEE of $10.00 is added to all ticket orders purchased online or in person at the Ticket Office. The fee does not apply to gate purchases during the event.

VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS or DISCOVER purchases at the track must be made at Gate 1 until 5:00pm during race weekends. After 5pm, credit card sales will be at Gate 3.

A limited number of INFIELD PARKING passes are available for IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio and MotoAmerica at Mid-Ohio events. Infield parking for these events is included with a Season Race Pass. Infield parking passes are not required for motorcycles. Infield parking passes must be purchased with a general admission ticket to the event. Infield parking is free during the Vintage Grand Prix and the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

ALL DAY PARKING at Mid-Ohio is free in the general parking area. Please be aware that outbound traffic at the conclusion of the events will utilize both the incoming and outgoing Boulevard lanes that filled the facility. Please ensure you follow your desired route at the appropriate time by reading the signs and through the instruction of traffic marshals and law enforcement officers. Eventually, each outbound lane will result in a 'no choice' exit pattern. All outbound traffic patterns will lead to an interstate where you will have your choice of directions.

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