Heidts Performance Car Challenge - Midwest

[justimagine]

February 18, 2011 (Wauconda, Il) - Heidts Hot Rod & Muscle Car Parts is proud to present the Heidts Performance Car Challenge - Midwest, July 15 - 17 at the Autobahn Country Club located in Joliet, IL. The three-day event will provide enthusiast drivers the opportunity to hone their driving skills in the following elements:

Road Course
Autocross
Acceleration/Braking
Road Rally

The event will be open to domestic performance vehicles of all years. The experience will start Friday at Heidts Hot Rod & Muscle Car Parts headquarters, offering participants time to meet and socialize, followed by a 50 mile cruise to the host hotel in Joliet, IL.

On Saturday the road course element will be run on the Autobahn Country Club North Track. The 1.46-mile track is technical but forgiving and will challenge all levels of drivers from novice to experienced.
http://www.drivefastbesafe.com/PDFs/northmap.pdf.

On Sunday, drivers will tackle one of the most unique autocross courses ever dreamed – created right on the 1.46-mile track. Rumble strips, slaloms, rotundas and other features will test set-up and driving skills. Simultaneously, the acceleration/braking challenge will be run on the front straight, demonstrating not only the vehicle’s braking prowess, but the driver’s abilities and skills as well.

This is a premium driving experience that you don’t want to miss. More details and sign-up information to follow – mark your calendars now!

The Heidts Performance Car Challenge will be an optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational qualifier.
www.optimainvitational.com

[Van B]

Great news! If it couldn't be RA, Autobahn is next best thing under two hours from home.

[66SuperSport]

Can't wait for this one. Sounds awesome !!! The autocross should be very interesting.

[RomsMotors]

I'm in. Sounds fun

[dontlifttoshift]

And whats the rule on convertibles (or roadsters)? Not trying to start a ruckus just want to know. Would it be possible to just autocross?

[Toadman]

AWESOME!! I'm in! Already marked the calendar! Autobahn is a beautiful track!

[Scott Parkhurst]

Pretty sure I'll make it to this one. Sounds like a good time!

[tellyv]

Sounds great, what track layout will they run?

[Van B]

Sounds great, what track layout will they run?

I believe it said they will run the north track.

[tellyv]

Helps if you read the whole thing?

[badbu68]

Do you need volunteers for this event? My car won't be able to make it but wouldn't mind helping out.

[king427]

I'm in!

[WallyFM3]

Do you need volunteers for this event? My car won't be able to make it but wouldn't mind helping out.

We are looking for volunteers for the event, thank you for offering. I will post more info. for volunteers soon.

[WallyFM3]

And whats the rule on convertibles (or roadsters)? Not trying to start a ruckus just want to know. Would it be possible to just autocross?

The track requires all vehicles convertibles/roadster to have rollover protection for road course and autocross.

[Van B]

When do you expect that registration will be open?

[cmraman]

I am hoping to make it out with the Olds. May only autocross though.

[WallyFM3]

When do you expect that registration will be open?

Registration will be open late March

[RJ66]

I'm looking forward to driving at Autobahn, it's going to be a blast!

[cmraman]

Hey Wally, will there be one fee only or are can you only pay for the events you run?

[dontlifttoshift]

Thank you, Can I spectate or do I have to volunteer and wear a stupid yellow shirt? :D