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Discussion in 'North Midwest - USA (ND, SD, MN, IA, WI, IL)' started by henry_v, Jan 21, 2009.

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  1. henry_v

    henry_v Rookie

    Sep 6, 2005
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    #1 henry_v, Jan 21, 2009
    Northwoods Region Shelby American Automobile Club Presents:

    The Northwoods Gran Prix at Autobahn Country Club, Joliet, IL.
    Saturday May 16 & Sunday May 17, 2009.

    Road Course Open Track Touring Sessions, utilizing the 1.5 mile North Course on Saturday, then the 2.1 mile South Course on Sunday.

    Open to any make of sports, performance or muscle car! Open-wheel vehicles not accepted. Convertibles must have an approved roll bar. The event requires that you and your vehicle meet safety rules (refer to link below). There will be a $5.00 Autobahn gate fee for all spectators and non-drivers. Camping is available at Autobahn Country Club. Call the Autobahn directly @ 815-722-2223 for camping reservations and tell them you are with Northwoods Shelby Club.

    The Northwoods Gran Prix at Autobahn Counrty Club event is designed to be a great time for novice and experienced drivers alike. This event is not a race, it is not an autocross nor is it a competition. It is a touring opportunity to drive your car at speed on a real road race course, testing both your skills and the capabilities of your car.

    There are basic rules enforced to permit drivers quality track time at their own speed and experience level. Participation is limited so that drivers and passengers maximize their day at the Autobahn. Registration will be closed once the event is full.

    Autobahn Info: http://www.autobahncountryclub.net/

    Event Registration Info: http://www.nwshelbyclub.com/index.php?page_id=37&event_number=27

    Safety Rules and Policies: http://www.nwshelbyclub.com/index.php?page_id=13


    See you there,
    Henry V
     
  2. Nurburgringer

    Nurburgringer F1 World Champ

    Jan 3, 2009
    11,187
    Texass
    #2 Nurburgringer, Feb 18, 2009
    sounds like fun -

    Am I reading the site correctly that the cost will be $175 if registered by 4/1/09?

    Any reviews/feedback on which track is more interesting (or if on is better suited to big motor and brakes, or more sweeping turns?)

    http://www.drivefastbesafe.com/PDFs/northmap.pdf

    http://www.drivefastbesafe.com/PDFs/southmap.pdf

    Assuming my new-to-me 398 checks out fine next week I'd really like to do this!

    The "no passing in turns" is a bummer but understandable over here I guess. Getting flashbacks to more than a few annoying laps of the Nurburgring spent following superbikes or big horsepower autos in my small displacement car, getting held up in turns only to have them floor it on the exit and then holding me up yet again at the next turn, and on and on.... I hope at least they'll have a decent number of marshalls with blue flags spread around

    cheers
    Kurt
     
  3. GFUracing

    GFUracing Formula Junior

    Nov 12, 2005
    625
    Ahwatukee Foothills
    Full Name:
    Darrell
    #3 GFUracing, May 10, 2009
    I just returned from Autobahn C.C. this past weekend where the One Lap of America stopped and let me tell you that place is still amazing! I was only there one other time in 2007 and that track is well maintained! If any of you are going to this event, please take pics! thanks, D
     

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