Atlanta Motorsports Park
Atlanta Motorsports Park at a glance
- Location
- Dawsonville, Georgia
- Type
- road course
- Length
- 2 mi (3.219 km)
- Turns
- 16
- Direction
- clockwise
- Surface
- asphalt
- Elevation change
- 141 ft
- Opened
- 2012
- Owner
- Atlanta Motorsports Park
- Address
- 20 Duck Thurmond Road
- Phone
- +1 678-329-8051
- Website
- atlantamotorsportspark.com
Track map and layout
Atlanta Motorsports Park is a members' motorsports country club built in the foothills of the Georgia mountains roughly 60 miles north of Atlanta, and its 2-mile, 16-turn road circuit was designed by Formula 1 track architect Hermann Tilke. The layout uses 141 feet of elevation change and deliberately incorporates homages to two of Europe's most famous corners: a version of Spa-Francorchamps' Eau Rouge and a Carousel section inspired by the Nurburgring. A separate, purpose-built kart circuit sits alongside the main track, built to CIK Level A/1 international standards with 43 feet of elevation change across its 0.83-mile lap, a combination widely described as among the most dramatic of any kart track in the world. AMP markets itself as a green, sustainable club, and unlike most club road courses it pairs the driving facility with an on-site village of condos, villas and private garages for members.
Named corners and sections
- Eau Rouge. A corner on AMP's main circuit modeled after the famous Eau Rouge/Raidillon complex at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium.
- The Carousel. A sweeping corner on AMP's main circuit inspired by the Nurburgring's Karussell.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Main road circuit | 2 mi | 16-turn Hermann Tilke-designed layout with 141 ft of elevation change |
| Kart circuit | 0.83 mi | CIK Level A/1 standard karting circuit with 43 ft of elevation change |
Events and race weekends
AMP's calendar is built around member club-driving days, an internal AMP Race Series open to both members and qualified outside racers, and third-party club events including SCCA Track Night in America. The circuit hosted its first official race, the inaugural ChumpCar World Series event, in November 2013, and continues to host endurance and sprint racing club events alongside its karting programs, which range from kids' Junior Discovery Experience sessions to competitive endurance karting.
| Event | Series | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMP Race Series | Multi-class club racing | — | Open to members and licensed outside racers (SCCA, NASA, INEX, SVRA, WRL) |
| SCCA Track Night in America | SCCA | summer | Recurring open track-night event |
Getting there and parking
AMP sits about 60 miles north of Atlanta in the north Georgia foothills near Dawsonville, making Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport the natural gateway despite the roughly 90-minute drive from the airport to the track.
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) · about 90 min drive
Parking
General parking is available on-site for members, guests and event participants.
Hotels and camping near Atlanta Motorsports Park
Unlike most club circuits, AMP has built on-site accommodation as part of its country-club model, including Motor Club Circuit Villas and Race Track Condos (reported sold out) as well as luxury private garages and trailer storage for members; there is no described general public campground.
Where to look
Dawsonville and Dahlonega, Georgia are the nearest towns with hotels for visitors not staying in AMP's own on-site villas or condos.
RV
Trailer storage is available for members; no general public RV camping program is described.
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
As a private members' club, most of AMP's regular track time is for car, motorcycle and karting members, but the facility opens up for outside club racing and driving events too: the internal AMP Race Series is open to non-members holding a valid racing license from SCCA, NASA, INEX, SVRA or WRL (or completing AMP's own sign-off program), and SCCA Track Night in America runs periodic open track-night sessions at the circuit. Karting is bookable by the public separately from the road-course membership.
Who runs days here
Lap records
| Category | Time | Driver | Car | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road circuit race lap record | 1:13.48 | Jacob Loomis | USF2000 | 2025 |
Spectator guide
AMP is a private members' facility rather than a public spectator venue, and its own materials do not describe fixed grandstands or a general-admission spectator program; visitors typically attend as guests of members or participants in club events. The on-site Fuel Kitchen restaurant is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday.
Best places to watch
The Eau Rouge and Carousel sections, homages to Spa-Francorchamps and the Nurburgring, are the circuit's most talked-about vantage points.
Weather
- May: mild north Georgia spring weather, highs typically in the mid-70s°F
- Sep: warm late-summer conditions easing into cooler evenings
History of Atlanta Motorsports Park
Origins
Atlanta Motorsports Park opened in 2012 in the north Georgia foothills near Dawsonville, roughly 60 miles north of Atlanta, conceived as a members' motorsports country club rather than a conventional spectator racetrack. The 2-mile, 16-turn main circuit was designed by Hermann Tilke, the architect behind numerous Formula 1 circuits worldwide, who routed the layout across 141 feet of elevation change and worked in deliberate tributes to two of European racing's most storied corners, a version of Spa-Francorchamps' Eau Rouge and a Carousel section echoing the Nurburgring.
Growth and karting identity
Alongside the main road circuit, AMP built a dedicated 0.83-mile kart circuit engineered to CIK Level A/1 international standards, packing 43 feet of elevation change into its lap and quickly earning a reputation as one of the most physically demanding kart tracks anywhere in the world. The facility held its first official race, the inaugural ChumpCar World Series event, in November 2013, and positioned itself as a green, sustainability-minded club, pairing the driving facilities with on-site accommodation including circuit villas, race-track condos and private garages aimed at members who treat the property as a weekend retreat rather than a day-trip venue.
Present day
AMP today operates primarily around its car, motorcycle and karting memberships, supplemented by club-racing activity through its own multi-class AMP Race Series, which welcomes outside racers holding licenses from bodies like SCCA, NASA, INEX, SVRA and WRL, and by periodic SCCA Track Night in America open track sessions. The combination of a Tilke-designed road course, an internationally rated kart track and on-site lodging keeps it distinct among the club circuits featured in this guide, most of which remain purely day-use facilities.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Atlanta Motorsports Park's main circuit?+
The main road circuit is 2.0 miles (3.219 km) with 16 turns and 141 feet of elevation change.
Who designed Atlanta Motorsports Park?+
Formula 1 circuit architect Hermann Tilke designed the main road course, which includes tributes to Spa-Francorchamps' Eau Rouge and the Nurburgring's Carousel.
Is Atlanta Motorsports Park open to the public?+
It operates primarily as a private members' club, but non-members can take part in the AMP Race Series with a valid racing license, and karting sessions are bookable by the public separately.
Where is Atlanta Motorsports Park located?+
At 20 Duck Thurmond Road in Dawsonville, Georgia, about 60 miles north of Atlanta.
Does Atlanta Motorsports Park have karting?+
Yes, a separate 0.83-mile kart circuit built to CIK Level A/1 standards with 43 feet of elevation change sits alongside the main road course.
Is there on-site lodging at Atlanta Motorsports Park?+
Yes, the club includes Motor Club Circuit Villas, Race Track Condos and private garages for members, which is unusual among American club road courses.
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- Barber Motorsports Park · 153 mi · road course
- Nashville Superspeedway · 168 mi · oval
- Bristol Motor Speedway · 180 mi · oval
Facts checked against 5 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-09.