Autobahn Double Regional? July 30-31

**KevSC1** · 06-30-2005, 09:28 PM

It's a month away - who all is going to be there?

We'll have the '94 SC2 there, with a pretty good sized crew.

Also, don't forget about the test day on Friday the 29th:

http://www.saturnperformanceclub.com/autobahn.html

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Kevin M. Keller
crew, '94 Saturn SC2 ITA CenDiv 2003 Champs
F&C, STL Region
http://www.saturnperformanceclub.com

**Eagle7** · 06-30-2005, 09:45 PM

I've been thinking about that one. Anyone have any scoop on the track and facilities? I haven't been west of the lake yet, and this summer it will probably be Autobahn or Road America.

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Marty Doane
ITS RX-7 #13
CenDiv WMR

**ddewhurst** · 07-01-2005, 07:03 AM

Kevin, I have not looked at the Chicago Region site. Has the track been SCCA blessed. Is this a go event. There has been a Midwestern Counsel race there a month or so ago. I was there two weeks ago for a little show & tell for the SCCA Formula car. Two writters from Formula Car mag & several Autobahn members took the car for a ride.

Marty, I whimped on the S.B. Region double because the rear suspensin was not complete. Going today to get welding completed. Will do the test day & the Farm July 9th & 10th then the test day (if cost within reason) & Autobahn July 30th & 31st if the show is a go.

Have Fun

David Dewhurst
ITA/7 #14

Edit: Spelling ones own last name should come natural.

[This message has been edited by ddewhurst (edited July 01, 2005).]

**KevSC1** · 07-01-2005, 07:26 PM

Originally posted by ddewhurst:
[B]Kevin, I have not looked at the Chicago Region site. Has the track been SCCA blessed. Is this a go event.

Yes, to te best of my knoledge, the track is blessed, and it is a go event. They have changed it from a single regional to a double regional.

then the test day (if cost within reason) & Autobahn July 30th & 31st if the show is a go.

$205 for the test day @ Autobahn. Right now we're figuring that we should be able to get everyone at least 3 hours of track time (that's the goal).

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Kevin M. Keller
crew, '94 Saturn SC2 ITA CenDiv 2003 Champs
F&C, STL Region
http://www.saturnperformanceclub.com

**kevinc** · 07-02-2005, 11:03 PM

David,

The supps/entry are on the Chicago Region web site (http://www.scca-chicago.com). Yes, the track has SCCA approval and the event is a go. We are running the north track (same one Council ran a few weeks ago). For track info, see http://www.autobahncountryclub.net.

Any questions, just holler.

Kevin
Chief Steward
Drive the Autobahn Double Regional

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Kevin Coulter
[email protected]

**KevSC1** · 07-03-2005, 07:51 PM

Is this going to be a spectator race?

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Kevin M. Keller
crew, '94 Saturn SC2 ITA CenDiv 2003 Champs
F&C, STL Region
http://www.saturnperformanceclub.com

**Eagle7** · 07-04-2005, 07:21 AM

Originally posted by KevSC1:
$205 for the test day @ Autobahn. Right now we're figuring that we should be able to get everyone at least 3 hours of track time (that's the goal).

Do you know if there's a half-day rate?

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Marty Doane
ITS RX-7 #13
CenDiv WMR

**ddewhurst** · 07-04-2005, 07:56 AM

Kevin Coulter, thanks for the info. Off to the Chicago Region site.

Two questions:

A. Half day test day rate ?

B. Best cheapest (country cheap, not Chicago cheap) motel in area ?

Have Fun

David

**kevinc** · 07-04-2005, 11:21 AM

It is not a spectator race in the sense that anyone can come in. You need to be a driver/worker/on someone's crew list/guest list to get in. Do keep in mind that Autobahn members will be using the south track, so I expect we'll get some spectating of our races.

Regarding the test day, the track is rented by Saturn club, so Kevsc1 would have a better idea if there is a half day rate, etc.

Regarding motels, I've heard that the motel 6 off of I-80 has reasonable rates and isn't bad. I have no personal experience though. In addition to the motel list on autobahn's web site (http://www.autobahncountryclub.net), might want to check out Chicagoland Speedway's web site for a motel list. (http://www.chicagolandspeedway.com). Autobahn is a few miles due west of the NASCAR track.

Autobahn's web site has an in car video of the north track made last year. It also has a map showing exact measurements of the track.

Hope this helps,
Kevin

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Kevin Coulter
[email protected]

**ddewhurst** · 07-04-2005, 01:46 PM

Autobahn Country Club event entry form.....

Event entry form complete.

Check complete.

Envelope complete.

Stuff envelope complete.

Fill mail box, tomorow......

See ya all then & there.

Who will be at the Farm June 9th & 10th ?

Have Fun

David

**Greg Gauper** · 07-04-2005, 05:12 PM

I'll be there in worker whites as usual (for a regional)

**R2 Racing** · 07-05-2005, 12:45 AM

Too bad you guys have to compete with the double regional at Mid Ohio that same weekend. I'd love to try out a new track but honestly, I've got one of the best tracks in the country that weekend 45 minutes from my house.

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Kevin
Ruck Racing
'92 ITA Acura Integra RS
'92 ITC Honda Civic CX
'85 ITC Honda Civic S
'95 ITS Honda Prelude Si

**KevSC1** · 07-07-2005, 11:15 PM

A. Half day test day rate ?

Unfortunatly, we are not able to offer a 1/2 day rate. However, it is looking at this time like there will be PLENTY of track time for everyone.

**Eagle7** · 07-08-2005, 06:18 AM

Originally posted by KevSC1:
Unfortunatly, we are not able to offer a 1/2 day rate. However, it is looking at this time like there will be PLENTY of track time for everyone.

1) I probably can't get there before noon.
2) I'm too old to survive that much track time.

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Marty Doane
ITS RX-7 #13
CenDiv WMR

**ddewhurst** · 07-08-2005, 06:49 AM

Kevin M. Keller, some of us are required to work to pay for our racing. I can do a 1/2 half day. Sometimes it's better to get some $$$ rather than none.

Have Fun

David

ps: Marty, for this race you don't need to travel through Chicago.

Easy track to get to. See ya there.

**Eagle7** · 08-01-2005, 09:13 PM

So, did anybody from here go? How was the track/facilities? The racing?

Thanks,

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Marty Doane
ITS RX-7 #13
CenDiv WMR

**KevSC1** · 08-01-2005, 09:19 PM

Originally posted by Eagle7:
So, did anybody from here go? How was the track/facilities? The racing?

Thanks,

The track? nice. Facilities? very nice. Racing? ITS looked to have a good battle. ITA - we were 51 seconds up Sat, and were 57 seconds up on Sunday before 2nd place pulled into the pits with a blown motor.

I was too busy thrashing on the car to watch the other races, but I heard from some of our folks that there was lots of excitement in turn 2 during other races.

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Kevin M. Keller
crew, '94 Saturn SC2 ITA CenDiv 2003 Champs
F&C, STL Region
http://www.saturnperformanceclub.com

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