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wangtangjf7 · 07-06-2010, 06:24 PM

I just moved to Chicago and i was wondering if anyone knew of any race tracks near the area or near schaumburg. I was checking online and the closest one i saw was up in WI. If you guys could recommend some good one, it would be much appreciated. Thanks!

TonyNo · 07-06-2010, 06:36 PM

Byron is the only other "close" one that I know of.

CRYMFTR265 · 07-06-2010, 06:58 PM

What kind of race track? Here in Joliet we have a state of the art Drag Strip(Route 66 Raceway) and a Nascar Track. Joliet is 40 miles from Chicago.

TonyNo · 07-06-2010, 08:17 PM

Ah, okay. I assumed "drag".

Orange5thGen · 07-06-2010, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRYMFTR265

What kind of race track? Here in Joliet we have a state of the art Drag Strip(Route 66 Raceway) and a Nascar Track. Joliet is 40 miles from Chicago.

What kind of track were you looking for>?

n!ght r!der · 07-06-2010, 09:18 PM

Lakeshore drive is practically a racetrack

lol when I was in chicago on vacation, I saw all types of cars, bikes everything flying down that road. But seriously, dont streetrace. Its not ok.

wangtangjf7 · 07-07-2010, 12:39 PM

Sorry guys. I meant a drag strip. Thanks for your help!

purplhaizcraz3 · 07-07-2010, 01:36 PM

Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove, WI. I'm not sure how far away from Schaumburg it is but its just 15-20 minutes over the Wisconsin border.

wangtangjf7 · 07-07-2010, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by purplhaizcraz3

Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove, WI. I'm not sure how far away from Schaumburg it is but its just 15-20 minutes over the Wisconsin border.

yeah, that was the only one that i saw online. How is it out there? Lotta nice cars to look at?

purplhaizcraz3 · 07-07-2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by wangtangjf7

yeah, that was the only one that i saw online. How is it out there? Lotta nice cars to look at?

Its the only track I've been to so I can't really compare how it stacks up to other places, but to me, its AWESOME!! Great atmosphere, beautiful cars (loud as all hell too

) Everyone is willing to talk about their cars in a respectable manner. Just make sure if you go to wear long pants. I made the mistake the first time I went and had to buy a $20 pair of sweats if I wanted to race(which was absolutely ridiculous, I thought. If I catch fire, I don't want no sweat pants getting in my way and making me an even bigger fireball)

Me and a buddy were actually going up there this Sunday. Its Import Wars and I figure I should let them know they're being watched

How cool would it be, if amidst all the little rice burners, a group of Camaros blows through the scene and bitch slaps all those lawn mower motors?

TonyNo · 07-07-2010, 07:49 PM

Not been there myself, but I have heard that Byron is a lot nicer than Great Lakes.

wangtangjf7 · 07-07-2010, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by purplhaizcraz3

Its the only track I've been to so I can't really compare how it stacks up to other places, but to me, its AWESOME!! Great atmosphere, beautiful cars (loud as all hell too

) Everyone is willing to talk about their cars in a respectable manner. Just make sure if you go to wear long pants. I made the mistake the first time I went and had to buy a $20 pair of sweats if I wanted to race(which was absolutely ridiculous, I thought. If I catch fire, I don't want no sweat pants getting in my way and making me an even bigger fireball)

Me and a buddy were actually going up there this Sunday. Its Import Wars and I figure I should let them know they're being watched

How cool would it be, if amidst all the little rice burners, a group of Camaros blows through the scene and bitch slaps all those lawn mower motors?

Seriously, that would be so bad a**. I would love to join ya but i'm going out of town this weekend. But seriously, if you ever plan on heading out there on a sunday, hit me up.

wangtangjf7 · 07-07-2010, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyNo

Not been there myself, but I have heard that Byron is a lot nicer than Great Lakes.

hmmm...both sound interesting. I'll probably check both of them out some time. Thanks for the helps guys!

gml1998 · 07-07-2010, 08:24 PM

Chicagolandspeedway.com . Nascar track . Dragstrip . and a dirt track.
It is located just south of Joliet. I think this weekend is Nascar .

07-06-2010, 06:24 PM	#1
wangtangjf7 Drives: CGM LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Groton, CT Posts: 307	RACE TRACK NEAR CHICAGO,IL?? I just moved to Chicago and i was wondering if anyone knew of any race tracks near the area or near schaumburg. I was checking online and the closest one i saw was up in WI. If you guys could recommend some good one, it would be much appreciated. Thanks! __________________ CGM LT/RS Trifecta Tune "Ghost Cam"-ARH LT Headers w/ Straight Pipe-Bullet Mufflers- Magnaflow Resonated X Pipe-Injen CAI-RX Catch Can-Pistol Grip Shifter w/ Tap shift-Xenon Dome Lights

07-06-2010, 06:36 PM	#2
TonyNo Drives: 2016 2SS, SW Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,079	Byron is the only other "close" one that I know of. __________________

07-06-2010, 08:17 PM	#4
TonyNo Drives: 2016 2SS, SW Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,079	Ah, okay. I assumed "drag". __________________

07-07-2010, 12:39 PM	#7
wangtangjf7 Drives: CGM LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Groton, CT Posts: 307	Sorry guys. I meant a drag strip. Thanks for your help! __________________ CGM LT/RS Trifecta Tune "Ghost Cam"-ARH LT Headers w/ Straight Pipe-Bullet Mufflers- Magnaflow Resonated X Pipe-Injen CAI-RX Catch Can-Pistol Grip Shifter w/ Tap shift-Xenon Dome Lights

07-07-2010, 07:49 PM	#11
TonyNo Drives: 2016 2SS, SW Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,079	Not been there myself, but I have heard that Byron is a lot nicer than Great Lakes. __________________

07-06-2010, 06:58 PM	#3
CRYMFTR265 Semper Fidelis Drives: 2010 Victory Red Camaro 2SS\RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Joliet IL Posts: 54	What kind of race track? Here in Joliet we have a state of the art Drag Strip(Route 66 Raceway) and a Nascar Track. Joliet is 40 miles from Chicago.

07-06-2010, 09:18 PM	#6
n!ght r!der That Guy Drives: really good Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 858	Lakeshore drive is practically a racetrack lol when I was in chicago on vacation, I saw all types of cars, bikes everything flying down that road. But seriously, dont streetrace. Its not ok.

07-07-2010, 01:36 PM	#8
purplhaizcraz3 Drives: 2010 2LT CHEVY CAMARO BABY!!!! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Glencoe Posts: 394	Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove, WI. I'm not sure how far away from Schaumburg it is but its just 15-20 minutes over the Wisconsin border.

07-07-2010, 08:24 PM	#14
gml1998 Drives: 2010 Synergy Green Camaro Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minooka Illinois Posts: 693	Chicagolandspeedway.com . Nascar track . Dragstrip . and a dirt track. It is located just south of Joliet. I think this weekend is Nascar .

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