from chicago area and trying to find when events are and where!

whitevors · Nov 2, 2009, 05:44 PM

imma noob to the site but not to racing. but ive always had a problem finding out info on races and meets. I am looking for auto crosses and track days. someone help? much appreciated

cfdfireman1 · Nov 2, 2009, 08:51 PM

A little late in the season but here you go. Ice racing will be underway shortly.

http://scuderiaasinogrigio.blogspot....e-midwest.html
Midwest Region - Track Day & Racing Schedule 2009
http://www.myautoevents.com/pls/mae/frmMain.Show

hamflex · Nov 2, 2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cfdfireman1

A little late in the season but here you go. Ice racing will be underway shortly.

http://scuderiaasinogrigio.blogspot....e-midwest.html
Midwest Region - Track Day & Racing Schedule 2009
http://www.myautoevents.com/pls/mae/frmMain.Show

ICE RACING for sure this year! Greg do you do these events???

No EVO up there for me, but my saab will make a showing!

And to the new evo owner, I live in Geneva and grew up in St. Charles I go to as many events as i can afford through out the year!!

cfdfireman1 · Nov 3, 2009, 09:05 AM

Do these events? Hell yes. I don't think a lowered track prepped EVO with a splitter would like the ice too much. The Saab should do well, if you really want to have some fun set up some studded tires.

Dave Parts does 3. http://www.w-a-g.org/

Tom Hille did like 7 last winter. http://fvscc.com/ice_racing.php

hamflex · Nov 3, 2009, 12:03 PM

Awesome I just joined the forum!

Yea the saab should be at home on the ice got snow tires and a custom exhaust.... better watch out!

whitevors · Nov 3, 2009, 05:39 PM

cool thx guys! not a new evo owner tho jus new too fourms.
thx again guys. just in case i got my head in the clouds gimme a heads up if any one is goin to events. im down for ice racin

Blitz · Nov 4, 2009, 09:18 AM

Tell me more about this ice racing. Is it worth showing if I just have regular winter tires? Are there big snow banks I could crash into or is it like an autocross on snow?

hamflex · Nov 4, 2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Blitz

Tell me more about this ice racing. Is it worth showing if I just have regular winter tires? Are there big snow banks I could crash into or is it like an autocross on snow?

I ave yet to do it but from what I know, there is three classes... street tires, winter tires, and studded tires...

And you race on a frozen lake! recipe for fun!!!

Blitz · Nov 4, 2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by hamflex

I ave yet to do it but from what I know, there is three classes... street tires, winter tires, and studded tires...

And you race on a frozen lake! recipe for fun!!!

I am so there.

cfdfireman1 · Nov 4, 2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Blitz

Tell me more about this ice racing. Is it worth showing if I just have regular winter tires? Are there big snow banks I could crash into or is it like an autocross on snow?

...then number and location of drive wheels (AWD, FWD, RWD) then rubber or spike are the classes. Run what you brung you'll have a blast. There are some snow banks but it's soft stuff and not too likely to damage your car but I wouldn't run a splitter and a lowered car.

journeymansteve · Nov 4, 2009, 10:13 PM

For more seasonal stuff, there's a windy city BMW club that you'd enjoy going to . Beat the snot out of some nifty M3's all day :-) THey are Evo friendly, they think the Evo is cool. Makes you feel good too doing it. Knowing the Evo cost a lot less than their cars, new and track readied both.

Also, you can check out www.motorsportreg.com/

Thats how the STLBMWCCA club setups their events in Madison IL.

Been to Putnum Pk? Heard it was cool....

journeymansteve · Nov 4, 2009, 10:18 PM

The weather is supposed to be awesome this weekend in STL btw

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Evo8 · Nov 5, 2009, 03:09 PM

Hmmmm, ice racing.

Do you know if it's available in other regions?

cfdfireman1 · Nov 5, 2009, 08:48 PM

Big in MI, MN, upstate NY and CO I believe, just do a search and look at your local car forums.