Roebling Road Raceway
Roebling Road Raceway at a glance
- Location
- Bloomingdale, Georgia
- Type
- road course
- Length
- 2.02 mi (3.25 km)
- Turns
- 9
- Direction
- clockwise
- Surface
- asphalt
- Opened
- 1959
- Owner
- Roebling Road Raceway, Inc. (Buccaneer Region, SCCA)
- Address
- 1135 Roebling Road
- Website
- roeblingroad.com
Track map and layout
Roebling Road is a compact, 9-turn, 2.02-mile road course near Savannah that was built, and continues to be run, by SCCA club racers rather than a professional promoter. Its most distinctive feature is what it lacks: there are no spectator grandstands, so the property functions purely as a working racing and driver-training facility, with wide runoff and only a single retaining wall on the whole lap. The layout is a traditional, flowing club circuit shaped for close, technical racing rather than high top speeds, and it has changed relatively little since its early years, which is part of its appeal to vintage and historic racers. Because the track sees so much use, from professional test days to weekday driver education, its surface and configuration are well known within the Southeastern club-racing community as a demanding but fair layout.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Road Course | 2.02 mi | Single primary configuration used for club racing, testing and driver education |
Events and race weekends
Roebling Road does not chase a headline professional weekend; instead it stays busy essentially year-round, with the track's own materials describing more than 300 event days annually. That mix includes SCCA Buccaneer Region club racing, NASA events, vintage and historic racing through groups like SVRA and AHRMA, marque-club days from organizations such as BMW and Porsche clubs, professional team private testing, and even PBS's MotorWeek program using the circuit for winter vehicle testing segments.
| Event | Series | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCCA Buccaneer Region club racing | SCCA Regional | — | Recurring club-racing weekends |
| SVRA vintage racing weekend | SVRA | — | Historic and vintage race weekend |
Getting there and parking
Roebling Road sits just west of Savannah, about 10 minutes from Interstate 95 and roughly 20-30 minutes from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, making it one of the more easily reached club circuits on the East Coast for fly-in visitors.
- Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) · about 25 min drive
Parking
General participant and spectator parking is available on-site; the track has no formal grandstand or paid-seating infrastructure.
Hotels and camping near Roebling Road Raceway
On-site camping is offered when the host organization for a given event allows it, including hot showers, and many club racers use it in preference to commuting from Savannah. Visitors who want a hotel typically stay in Savannah or the nearby suburb of Pooler, since Bloomingdale itself has limited lodging.
Where to look
Savannah and Pooler, Georgia, both a short drive from the track, since Bloomingdale itself offers limited lodging.
Camping
Camping is permitted during events when allowed by the host organizer; campsites are first-come, first-served with no reservations taken.
RV
Motorhome/trailer sites with 30/50-amp power run about $25/night, 110V power is about $10/day per cord, and tent camping is about $10/day; there is no dump station on-site.
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
Roebling Road is one of the busiest club circuits in the Southeast, run by the SCCA's Buccaneer Region and hosting NASA events, marque-club days and vintage racing alongside professional testing. Because there are no spectator facilities, the venue is oriented almost entirely toward participants, making it a workhorse for driver education and HPDE programs run by club organizers throughout the year.
Who runs days here
- SCCA Buccaneer Regioncar
- NASAcar
- SVRAcar
- N2 Track Daysmotorcycle
Lap records
| Category | Time | Driver | Car | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outright race lap record | 0:59.368 | Hans Bliss | Stohr WF1 | — |
Spectator guide
Roebling Road is unusual among American road courses in having no spectator grandstands at all; drivers and crews cross the racing surface to enter the track, underscoring that the facility is built for participants rather than crowds. Visitors attending as spectators should expect a working paddock-and-fence-line experience rather than stadium-style seating.
Weather
- Jan: mild coastal Georgia winter, used for MotorWeek's cold-weather test sessions
- Jul: hot and humid, highs typically in the low 90s°F
History of Roebling Road Raceway
Origins
Roebling Road Raceway opened in 1959 near Savannah, Georgia, designed by John Rueter and financed with the backing of SCCA supporter Robert Roebling, great-grandson of Brooklyn Bridge engineer John A. Roebling, whose family name the track carries. The circuit's first SCCA-sanctioned event took place on June 11-12, 1960, and for a period the facility was also known as Savannah International Raceway before the Roebling Road name became permanent.
Growth as a club institution
Unlike many American road courses that were built to attract national professional series, Roebling Road developed as, and has remained, a club-racing facility owned and run by the SCCA's Buccaneer Region. Its layout has stayed close to its original 9-turn, 2.02-mile form, and the property never added spectator grandstands, a deliberate choice that reflects its identity as a working track for competitors rather than a gate-driven event venue. That focus, combined with wide runoff areas and a single retaining wall around the lap, made it a favored site for driver education, club racing and professional testing over the following decades.
Present day
Today Roebling Road hosts more than 300 event days a year, an unusually high utilization rate for a club circuit, spanning SCCA regional racing, NASA events, vintage and historic racing through SVRA and AHRMA, marque-club track days, professional team testing, and recurring production use by PBS's MotorWeek for winter vehicle evaluations. Its proximity to Savannah and Interstate 95, combined with on-site camping for many events, keeps it a regularly used stop for Southeastern club racers and track-day drivers.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Roebling Road Raceway?+
The road course is 2.02 miles (3.25 km) with 9 turns.
Does Roebling Road Raceway have grandstands?+
No. It is unusual among American road courses in having no spectator grandstands; it operates as a participant-focused facility rather than a crowd venue.
Where is Roebling Road Raceway located?+
At 1135 Roebling Road in Bloomingdale, Georgia, about 10 minutes from Interstate 95 and roughly 20-30 minutes from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.
Who owns Roebling Road Raceway?+
It is owned and operated by Roebling Road Raceway, Inc., the operating arm of the SCCA's Buccaneer Region.
Can the public drive at Roebling Road on a track day?+
Yes. SCCA Buccaneer Region and NASA both run regular club-racing and driver-education events, and N2 Track Days runs motorcycle track days there as well.
Is there camping at Roebling Road Raceway?+
Yes, when the event's host organizer permits it. Sites are first-come, first-served with no reservations, and hot showers are available; there is no dump station on-site.
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Facts checked against 5 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-09.