06-05-2012, 10:40 AM | #1 |
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Road Racing / Autocross - IL
Hey yo,
I'm looking to get involved in road racing and autocrossing. I want to learn about what it takes to get registered/certified, locations to race at in the midwest/Great Lakes states, and hear people's stories and experiences. Please share whatever information you may have. Thanks.
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2010 Camaro 2SS/RS (LS3)
573 RWHP 498 RWTQ - Vortech V3 Supercharger - Kooks Stepped Headers, Magnaflow 16580 - Suspension by Pfadt, Hotchkis. 2007 Trailblazer SS- Sold 2001 Trans Am WS6 431 RWHP 408 RWTQ - Sold 1994 Camaro Z28 - Sold |
06-06-2012, 12:23 PM | #2 |
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http://www.myautoevents.com/pls/mae/...vent_type_id=9
Never registered or participated in this myself, maybe others will let you know how they work.
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06-11-2012, 12:08 AM | #3 |
Drives: 2012 ss Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Manteno, il
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Join the national auto sport association (NASA). They have track days all over the country and you get an instructor to race with in your car until your experienced to go alone. I did an event with them at autobahn country club in Joliet and had a great time.
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10-25-2012, 11:35 AM | #4 |
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Bumping this up. Maybe we can get some dates out there for next season.
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2010 Camaro 2SS/RS (LS3)
573 RWHP 498 RWTQ - Vortech V3 Supercharger - Kooks Stepped Headers, Magnaflow 16580 - Suspension by Pfadt, Hotchkis. 2007 Trailblazer SS- Sold 2001 Trans Am WS6 431 RWHP 408 RWTQ - Sold 1994 Camaro Z28 - Sold |
11-02-2012, 09:56 PM | #5 |
Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Stripper model Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: South Beloit IL
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I will be running at least a couple of track days next summer at blackhawk farms in south beloit il. Not to far from chicago. I plan to sponser a track day through the buisness I work for. Which can save the drivers a couple of bucks. I had planned for this last summer but work spooled out of control and I wasn't able to put it together. They have a great road course only miles from my house.
My wife and I sit on the porch and try to guess who what is racing sunday mornings. |
11-04-2012, 11:35 AM | #6 |
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Drives: 2010 ABM SS/RS Z-281LE Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Wolcottville, Indiana
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Check this link out: http://scca-chicago.com/
I doubt there will be any dates for next year yet, but I know the guys at my local SCCA are all VERY welcoming to new members and willing to go the extra mile to make sure you are having fun and learning to race at the same time. After competing in two events this fall, I can't wait to get back out there next spring! The best advise I can give anybody(since I'm still a noob myself ) thinking about whether or not racing is something they want to do is just get out there and give it a try. I'd also suggest that if you've never raced before, try Solo(autocross) first. I think it would be a great way to get your feet wet in the world of racing and learn how to handle the car at slower speeds(typically below 65mph) before taking it out on an actual road course.
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2010 Camaro 2SS/RS (LS3)
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11-05-2012, 05:09 PM | #10 |
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Drives: 2010 2SS/RS S/C NicKey #55 Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Central Illinois
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If you're not on the Chicago forum, check in there. We have several people doing tracks days and such events. It's a great forum too with a lot of opportuninties to meet with other owners with like interest. Go here: www.chicago5thgen.com
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Find which region, or regions, are closest to you then scroll down to their link. GO LIONS!
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11-17-2012, 11:00 AM | #12 |
WFO all the way
Drives: Hyper Blue 2SS, Kalahari, 6 speed Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Chicago, IL
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track days
You won't find a nicer group of people and more tracktime for your money than here:
http://lapsincorporated.com/ Been a member for 5 years and loved every minute!
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12-14-2012, 10:13 PM | #13 |
Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Stripper model Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: South Beloit IL
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[QUOTE=WheelmanSS;5776304]Nice! How do I get on the mailing-list for that? Would love to participate.
I will post something up both here and c5g come spring when I know more. Kinda just turns it into a group buy is all. Sames some cash for all the cars. |
12-14-2012, 10:29 PM | #14 |
Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Virginia
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I know these guys at the Autobahn. You can get one-on-one instruction and that is the fastest way to get fast. http://www.teamstradale.com/
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