After the day’s track activities including the Chase Race, please stay around for the evening cocktail party. Your first drink is complementary, and the food is $30.00 for adults, $12 for kids 4-12 and kids 3 and under are free. There will be entertainment by David Alamello. RSVP’s are highly recommended, please RSVP to Terri […]
“The original vision was to make this a club for car guys and car girls and families.” Mark Basso The Autobahn Podcast is your twice monthly on demand radio show bringing you the people and events surrounding the Autobahn Country Club. Member John Graybeal is back for the second season and has a jammed packed […]
What an exciting Festival weekend. We kicked off Friday with a full track that saw numerous cars capped off with a nail-biting Chase Race that featured over 30 cars. We followed up after the race with the grand unveiling of the new Clubhouse addition. All of Autobahn gave a Champaign toast and recognized the original […]
April 5-7th the 24 Hours of Lemons will be racing on the South Track. The paddock will be a very busy place so please be vigilant, considerate and watch your speed in the paddock. Feel free to come cheer on your favorite wacky racing team!
And the Dick Simon award goes to……….Matthias Maciaszek!!!! We want to welcome all members to what we believe will be a fantastic 2019 season. As we have previously communicated, we ask that you pardon our dust as we wrap up construction on the major facility upgrades. When all the work is done, we believe that […]
Joe Griffin, Autobahn’s resident Tech Inspector will be here Saturday and Sunday for car inspections and Miata tire markings. Feel free to call him and schedule an appointment by calling 630-399-8276. As a reminder, all paperwork and inspections must be completed before you can race!
We are so excited that Spring Time Speed Fest is this weekend! Please join us on April 12th – April 14th Friday night April 12th Following Chase Race: Annual Meeting 5:30 pm Unveiling of Clubhouse renovation Recognition of original Founding Members and complimentary Champagne Toast Dinner 6:30 pm – Click Here for Menu Followed by […]
Annual License Renewals Remember that Autobahn Annual license renewal forms are due before you can race in 2019. Don’t miss a race due to procrastination or oversight. Also don’t wait until the last minute in case there are issues to resolve. All forms (with instructions) can be obtained at https://autobahnmembers.com/information-forms/ on the third row down […]
Completion of this school is a prerequisite for obtaining an Autobahn Racing License which will allow you to participate in our Member Racing Series. This school is designed for both the member with no previous race experience and the member who has previous experience. However, if you are a novice driver, completion of this course […]
For all of you looking for an instructor this year, this green door is the door you will need to enter to find Tom Bagley and Tony Kester. This is also the location that you and your guest drivers should visit for guest driver orientation. We encourage all members to have their guests go through […]
This is a friendly reminder from your Registration Department to please make sure you turn in your Team Unit Info packet that was e-mailed to you. We understand many of you were away this off-season, but we do need this information updated for first responders and Club security personnel. Please fill this out and send […]
Help us share some love and have the chance to win a Brand New Global Mazda MX-5 Cup Race Car! We had SUCH great success with our 2016/2017 and 2017/2018 giveaway that we want to do it a third time! Click below for your chance to win: http://lemonsoflove.org/mazda-mx5-racecar-giveaway-fundraiser.html Lemons of Love is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit […]
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Autobahn Country Club is now hiring for the Summer 2019 Racing Season Job Fair March 2nd 9:00 am to 1:00 pm 3795 CenterPoint Way Joliet, IL 60436 Would you rather work here Or Here? Available Positions: Corner Workers (18+) Maintenance Department Café – Kitchen Prep workers Event Staff […]
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2019 Racing Season is Coming Soon! Make your plans to join us for the next exciting season of the Autobahn Member Racing League. Whether you’re a racer or like to cheer on your favorite driver, there is no shortage of events to put on your calendar. For the complete racing schedule click here. GT Rule […]
Final arrangements are being made to secure an even larger selection of cars for members and guests to enjoy during Lunchtime Touring. Many of these cars will also be used for our driving programs designed to entertain clients and reward team members. To learn more, check for available dates, and take advantage of the member […]
February 2nd was the perfect day for a winter RallyX. The weather climbed out of the sub-zero apocalyptic temperatures to a balmy 40 degrees and the track was covered in pristine white snow. That quickly changed as rally cars drifted around corners at breakneck speed while throwing “rooster tails” of the white powder high in […]
Last week Autobahn Members were invited to Mega Sports in Plainfield for some range time and a friendly shooting competition. Members were given the exclusive opportunity to shoot the brand-new Glock 48 in an accuracy competition. Winner, Mike Gelbort is a person you do not want to mess with placing 5 out of 6 shots […]
ABC7 Chicago recorded a segment last July on a Napleton Westmont Porsche track day featuring participants, members, and even a few Autobahn team members. Make sure to tune in on Saturday, February 9th at 6pm during the Auto Show Preview program
Along with our friends at Advocate Health Care, we would like to share an exciting opportunity for you to make a difference for individuals and families across Illinois. Advocate Health Care is one of 18 local charities benefitting from First Look for Charity, the pre-opening, black-tie gala and preview event for the nation’s largest […]
Each year racers are required to renew their Competition License with Tom Bagley. If you had a license this past year you are simply required to fill out the Competition License Renewal form. If your Physical Exam form has expired, then that will be required as well. The frequency at which drivers must renew their […]
New Shocks Approved for Spec Miata In keeping aligned with the SCCA Spec Miata rules, Autobahn has approved the use of Penske shocks in our Miata series. SCCA has performed extensive testing with these shocks and has detailed their process in the links included below. These new shocks are not mandatory so drivers who would […]
Come out to Mega Sports in Plainfield on Tuesday January 22nd from 4:00 to 7:30 pm to join in on the fun of Members’ Night! Count on enjoying a night out with fellow members, some fun shooting and enter to win the MEGA AUTOBAHN SHOOTING CONTEST. We hope many of you can make it. This […]