ChampCar Supplemental Rules

The Landjager Cup

Road America Elkhart Lake, WI Oct 24, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026
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Event Snapshot

At a Glance
Dates
Oct 24, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026
Track
Road America
Registration Times - Move-In Day
12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Tech Inspection Times - Move-In Day
12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
New to Champ Meeting - Move-In Day
5:00 PM
Race 1 Drivers Meeting
7:15 AM
Race 2 Drivers Meeting
7:15 AM
Green Flag
Race 1: 8:30 AM
Race 2: 8:30 AM
Flagtronics Firmware
v.0.9.0.0.
Approved Media
Race Control Logs
View Tech Sheets
(Race Weekend Only!)
Garages / Pit Lane Assignments
Coming Soon
Important: ALL drivers and crew must report to the ticket window at registration to sign the waiver and receive a waiver wristband. You will not be allowed access to the track without this wristband.
Required Before Entry: This track requires a waiver before entering the facility. Complete it here .

Weekend Schedule for The Landjager Cup at Road America

Important: Complete tech inspection before registration finalization and do not miss the mandatory drivers meeting.
Update your Flagtronics FT200 to firmware v.0.9.0.0.

Thursday Event Schedule - Test Day Move-In

Oct 22, 2026
5:00 PM
Gates Open for Teams Participating in Test Day
TBD

Friday Event Schedule

Oct 23, 2026
12:00 PM
ChampCar Tech and Registration Open
5:00 PM
New to ChampCar Crew and Driver Meeting
Location: Medical Center
3:00 PM
Gates open for ChampCar teams not participating in the Road America hosted test day
6:00 PM
ChampCar Tech & Registration Close

Saturday Event Schedule: 8-Hour Endurance Race 1

Oct 24, 2026
7:00 AM
ChampCar staff on-site
7:15 AM
Driver and Crew meeting (Required)
Location: Winners Podium
8:30 AM
Green Flag/Start Endurance Race 1
4:30 PM
Checker Flag - Race 1
8:15 AM
Cars to grid
4:35 PM
Post race impound - race 1
5:10 PM
Awards Ceremony
Location: Winners podium

Sunday Event Schedule: 7-Hour Endurance Race 2

Oct 25, 2026
7:00 AM
ChampCar staff on-site
7:15 AM
Driver and Crew meeting (Required)
Location: Winners Podium
3:30 AM
Checker Flag - Race 2
8:15 AM
Cars to grid
3:35 PM
Post race impound race 2
4:15 PM
Awards Ceremony
Location: Winners podium
8:30 AM
Green Flag/Start Endurance Race 2
7:00 PM
Track Gates Close - We must be out!

Track Master Details for Road America

Event Special Notices

ESN 1 - Sound
Max sound of 96dbA at 50-feet will be enforced per the BCCR.

Timing, Scoring, and Live Stream

Standard ChampCar Rules

ATTENTION: All vehicles, drivers, and crew must meet the safety and equipment requirements of the 2026 BCCR. Stint maximum of 2 hours per driver with a minimum of 1 hour between stints.

NOTE: Testing, tuning, brake bedding, high speed accelerations or braking will be limited to the track, and not allowed in the paddock or surrounding public roadways. Doing so could result in event expulsion with no fees returned.

All fueling is to be completed on pitlane race day. Do not store fuel in the garages.

Race Car Tech Inspection: All teams will be required to do the Online Tech Form. The team captain will log in at https://champcar.org/register/login.php to complete the race car online tech form. The Team Captain will find a button link on the main login page. Three months before the race, the tab Submit a Tech Form will take you to an electronic form that looks just like the paper Tech Inspection form. Fill in the boxes at the top, then fill in or click on the listed point value items on your car. Save the form and you are done. At the track the Tech staff will simply check the required safety items on the car. Once the Tech staff clicks save on the safety portion of your online form, you will get your annual tech sticker and head to ChampCar registration.

Please verify your timing and scoring transponder and Flagtronics FT-200 serial numbers, and make certain to add your car class to the tech form.

Flagtronics FT200 Wireless Flagging Display: Limited quantities of units may be available to rent, with preference going to teams who request a rental online. Rental fee is $50 for the event. You may purchase your own FT200 unit at https://flagtronics.com/champcar. Firmware Required: v.0.9.0.0.

Code35 will be in use at all ChampCar events. It is imperative that your FT200 unit and the GPS is mounted within the rules and that the unit is working.

Sound: Sound readings will take place throughout the weekend. All ChampCars are required to have mufflers, and not exceed 96dBa at 50ft.

Alcohol: Absolutely no alcohol may be consumed in the paddock during the day’s racing events. Alcohol may be consumed 30 minutes following the completion of on-track activity for the day.

Photo/Media Credentials: There will be a limit as to how many credentials are issued. Cut-off for event credentials is 2 weeks before event start. Please visit https://champcar.org/web/media.php.

Tech Line Requirements

  • Have all decals installed as per the BCCR. Get sponsor decal at tech.
  • Owned Flagtronics installed per BCCR and working. ChampCar will test at tech. Teams responsibility to have the correct firmware installed.
  • Owned Transponder installed and working. ChampCar will test at tech.
  • Flagtronics and Transponder rentals will be issued to teams at Tech.
  • All lights for night racing installed and working. They will be tested.
  • Electronic tech form completed.

Facility and Event Details for Road America

Hosted by Road America. TBA

Main Paddock Garages
Located in the main paddock
Available on a per-event basis
(13) 16′ x 40′ stalls with 13′ overhead doors
Each bay includes 120v power and lighting.
Limited access to 50amp power.
Paddock space in front of each Hagerty garage is 16′ x 80′
Starting at $200 per bay.

Garage rules - https://www.roadamerica.com/sites/main/files/file-attachments/2025_hagerty_garage_rules.pdf?1763416602

No one is allowed access to the track after operating hours for any reason, i.e., running, walking, etc.

24-hour gate coverage.

Limited lighting. One space per team.
Included with your race entry fee. Operators of all motor vehicles (including golf cars) must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license. At no time is anyone allowed to park in fire lanes. Violators will be towed.

110v along pit lane. Free.
But you may not run your paddock devices and vehicles from the pit lane.

Heaters on pit lane are not allowed.

The pit lane is not lit. Be advised that ambient lighting may not be sufficient for nighttime mechanical repairs. Therefore, teams are advised to consider alternate power and lighting sources.

All personnel entering hot pit or cold pit areas must wear closed-toe shoes and long pants at all times. No exceptions.

All people who go over the pit wall must be full ChampCar Club Members.
Guests may purchase a weekend membership to ChampCar at the front gate for $20. This will give you spectator and cold pit lane access. 16 and under free with a parent or guardian. Children under 18 are not allowed on the cold or hot pit lane.

No children under-18 allowed on pit road. Minors aged 16 to 18 who are ChampCar members with a completed Minor Waiver and are registered to participate may attend. Children must be under adult supervision at all times.

Pets are not allowed on Road America properties.

Overnight Stays / Camping / Electric Fees:
RV camping, Race Trailer Camping, Tent Camping includes choice of top lot with 50 amp electric or paddock electric, 1 pit lane electric band. - $125
Overnight stays, Tent camping, no electric - $100
Pitlane electric weekend ONLY - FREE. You may not power your campers with pit lane power.
Camping Rules - https://www.roadamerica.com/sites/main/files/file-attachments/camping_rules.pdf?1647530811

No open campfires or barrel fires are allowed. Only contained, manufactured barbeques and grills are permitted.

Yes / Yes - in the main paddock restrooms near the roundabout.

Concessions will be open. 7 am - 2 pm. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

2025 information -
Due to renovations that have started onsite, the fuel pumps will not be working during this event.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
There is 91 in Elkhart, and 93 in Plymouth.
There is VP Race Fuel at Pump #9 at the R-Store BP Station, 510 E Rhine St, Elkhart Lake, WI 53020

We’re racing, regardless of the weather.

Drone / UAV Prohibition
The use or operation of drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is strictly prohibited anywhere on facility grounds at all times. This applies to all participants, crew, media, and spectators. Violations may result in immediate removal from the facility and/or event expulsion without refund.

Laziboy Car Wash & Detailing is a family-owned local business in Plymouth, Wisconsin, serving the Sheboygan County area. It is a local establishment near Plymouth, where Road America is located.

Contact: Reachable by phone at (920) 893-0130 or via email at service@laziboycarwash.com.

Barrier Replacement Cost of Repair & Labor
Guardrail Replacement Cost of Repair & Labor
Track Surface Repair Cost of Repair & Labor
Tire Bundles Cost of Repair or Replacement Plus
$100
Damage or Vandalism Cost of Repair & Labor
Excessive or Unnecessary Discharge of Fire
Extinguishers Cost of Recharging Plus $50
Oil Dry per bag - $16.50
All track damage bills will be passed on to the team that caused the damage. A 4% service fee will be added by ChampCar.

Pit vehicles: There will be a $30 Pit Vehicle Pass
for Tugs, golf carts, scooters, etc. Golf Carts are available to rent from Road America. https://www.roadamerica.com/golf-carts
STAND-UP SCOOTERS WITHOUT A SEAT, SEGWAYS, HOVERBOARDS, ONEWHEELS,
ROLLERBLADES, NON-MOTORIZED & MOTORIZED SKATEBOARDS AND ROLLER
SKATES are not permitted on Road America property. BICYCLES are permitted but may not be ridden in the COMPETITION PADDOCK AREA – this is strictly PROHIBITED. Operators of all motor vehicles (including golf cars) must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license.

Shipping: Teams shall understand that there will
be a handling fee of $5 for every package shipped
to
R/A to be collected prior to release of the package.
There will also be a minimum charge of $65 for all
shipments that need to be unloaded by R/A
personnel, using R/A equipment.
A fee of $100 per hour will be charged if you need
the skid moved to your location.
Packages must be labeled:
Elkhart Lake’s Road America, Inc. C/o
Participant’s name, ChampCar, & cell #
N7390 State Hwy 67
Plymouth, WI 53073

Created Mar 23, 2026 11:01 AM • Last updated Mar 25, 2026 6:43 AM • Version v1.0