It was long known around the world as the home of the Formula One United States Grand Prix, which it hosted for twenty consecutive years (1961–1980), but the site has been home to road racing of nearly every class, including the World Sportscar Championship, Trans-Am, Can-Am, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, the International Motor Sports Association and the IndyCar Series.

The circuit's current layout has more or less been the same since 1971, although a chicane was installed at the uphill Esses in 1975 to slow cars through these corners, where there was a fatality during practice at the 1973 United States Grand Prix.

[2] Brad Keselowski of Team Penske would set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 1:12:177 and an average speed of 122.200 miles per hour (196.662 km/h).

[2] Joey Logano of Team Penske would set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 1:12:326 and an average speed of 121.948 miles per hour (196.256 km/h).

[5] Joey Logano of Team Penske would win the pole, with a lap of 1:11.023 and an average speed of 124.185 miles per hour (199.856 km/h) in the second round.