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 all makes of sports, performance and muscle cars! Open-wheel vehicles not accepted. All convertibles must have at least a four-point roll bar to participate. An annual membership fee of $20 is required to participate in the various Northwoods Region Shelby Club open track events (see Event Registration link below). All open track events requires that you and your vehicle meet important safety rules (see Rules and Policies link below).

There will be a daily $5 Autobahn gate fee for all spectators and non-drivers, however accompanied children 13 years of age and younger are admitted free. There is an overnight camping fee at Autobahn Country Club. If you wish to camp, please make reservations with the Autobahn directly @ 815-722-2223 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=108

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

See you there,Henry V

Modified by henry_v at 7:33 AM 2/3/2009
Modified by henry_v at 7:35 AM 2/3/2009

link doesn't work for me.

And a friend of mine did ran this track a couple years ago. He stated that you can't race. You just mosey along.

Is that how it's gonna be?

Try these new links:

Registration http://www.nwshelbyclub.com/index.php?page_id=108

Rules http://www.nwshelbyclub.com/index.php?page_id=108

See you there,Henry V

mmm240 wrote:

And a friend of mine did ran this track a couple years ago. He stated that you can't race. You just mosey along.

Is that how it's gonna be?

If it isn't a "race" with timers and awards... it just isn't a race.

The event reads like most open track days. Passing areas might be more various for different skill/group levels. You go fast... as per most tracks if you have offs you come off and get checked out... enough of them and your day is over. General track etiquette.

Thus... it reads like almost any other open track day. Of which "racing" is never supposed to be a part. You are out there to just drive and have fun. The "parade" laps are typically at lunch time (for events I've attended) and allow a teched car to take a passenger out for a slower lap of the track.

Okay got the details.. Whats the cost to drive the race?

MySXisSlowerThanUrs wrote:Okay got the details.. Whats the cost to drive the race?

0 dollars... as there is no race happening.

Follow the page linked for pricing on the track event.