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Old 01-05-2013, 05:14 PM
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Default I want to try an autocross at Blackhawk farms in Illinois...

Anybody raced there? I attended one last summer and it looks like a lot of fun. What do I need to do to get started? Is there a class? I have a Simpson helmet from 2004, is that still good? Thanks.
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I missed most of last year . But try Midwestern Council . They will be there five or so times . The schedule should be out by now .
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Easy tech , Lots of knowlegable people to help you find the best class to run in .
Two drivers schools a season . Coaches available



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That was exactly how I got started in all this back in 92! I had some of my greatest times with MC. I miss them and Blackhawk quite a bit. They should be having their indoor school in March and that is where you should start. If you need any help pm me.
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Where is Blackhawk Farm?

How can I hook up with them?

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south Beloit Il near Rockford
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Midwest council is best way to start. Great program and great people. Took my new GS there last year as a novice and am now hooked. Looking forward to next season.

They have an ax school at the beginning of the year.

Check their website and join one of the clubs.
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2013 Race Date Picks: Final choices:
Apr. 20-21 BFR(school/w-w)-FTR & SCCR;
May 25-27 BFR(AX/w-w)-MSCC;
July 6-7 ACCS (AX/w-w) NSSCC;
Aug. 3-4 BFR (school/w-w) – LSCC;
Aug. 17-18 RA – MSCC, LSCC, GLSCC;
Sept. 14-15 Gingerman (AX/w-w) – NSSCC;
Sept. 28-29 BFR (AX/w-w) – SCSCC;
Oct. 5-6 ACCS (AX/w-w)- SCCR + partner;

Autobahn South may be closer to you , just do em all ...
Every once in a while they have stacks of Pizza (very good btw) After the event
Trophies
The w2w guys are a little weird but thats a whole differant thread (kidding )
really just kiddin ...
Gingerman has new pavement . New to me .
Im surprized to see Road America , but its there

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Autobahn is about 40 minutes away from me. I do track days though, no high speed autocross or time attack yet.
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4 hours to Road America and 6+ hours to Autobahn, see you there.
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Autobahn is about 40 minutes away from me. I do track days though, no high speed autocross or time attack yet.
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I started with Midwest Counsel last year well. Love it and Blackhawk is their home track. You can bet as long as buying a house doesn't send break my bank you'll see me out there.

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