Raceway Park of the Midlands CW

The clockwise configuration at Raceway Park of the Midlands flows through 2.22 miles (3.57 kilometers) of Alan Wilson-designed asphalt featuring 15 turns across the Iowa-Nebraska border near Pacific Junction, approximately 30 minutes from Omaha. Running clockwise emphasizes the circuit's 40-foot-wide polymer compound surface that provides consistent grip across the essentially flat terrain—a deliberate design choice creating no significant elevation changes except a slight dip at station 3. The clockwise direction showcases the facility's 1,100-foot straight run stretching from Turn 15 to Turn 1 where vehicles reach the circuit's maximum velocity around 130 mph, with the layout's average speed of 75 mph and typical lap times near 1:46.528 reflecting constant directional changes rather than sustained acceleration zones.

Operating clockwise at Raceway Park positions the circuit for optimal flow through technical sections that have made the facility a regional destination since 2002 operations began. The relatively flat profile creates a pure chassis-and-driver challenge without elevation-dependent variables, rewarding setup precision and racecraft over power-to-weight ratios that dominate hilly circuits. The facility's 2005 completion of the alternative D-Curve configuration added a 1.4-mile short track option, though the full 2.22-mile clockwise layout remains the primary circuit for establishing lap records and hosting competitive events. Midwestern continental climate creates dramatic seasonal extremes—summer track temperatures can exceed 50°C during afternoon sessions while the racing season typically runs April through October to avoid winter weather. The clockwise flow serves the region's club racing community, track day participants, and driving experience companies seeking a technical challenge without the intimidation factor of circuits featuring blind crests or dramatic compressions. Raceway Park of the Midlands' location on the Iowa-Nebraska border positions it as a convenient facility for motorsport enthusiasts from Omaha, Des Moines, Kansas City, and throughout the Great Plains region.