The Chicago Region of the Sports Car Club of America's Solo Program is hosting a 2 day driving school on Saturday April 4 and Sunday April 5 at Route 66 Raceway, Joliet, IL.


What is Solo?

A fun, inexpensive and safe way of testing your driving ability and car performance. Solo events are a form of automotive competition in which one car at a time negotiates a prescribed course in the shortest possible time. The events are open to anyone who has a sports car, compact or small sedan. The only requirements to compete are a valid state driver's license and a car which will pass a safety technical inspection. Drivers compete in numerous car classes for stock street cars, modified street cars, race prepared cars and modified race cars.

THE LEARNING CURVE
Chicago Region Solo drivers school is an excellent way to learn about and become involved in Solo events. It is a two-part school that consists of a classroom session and a day and a half of on track instruction. Instruction will be provided by experienced, award winning drivers (many with National Championship credentials). Because the entry is limited to only 100 students, there will be a very favorable student/teacher ratio allowing for maximum driving time and personal instruction. The school is for novice drivers with less than one year or no solo experience. Students must attend both days.

When:
Saturday, April 4 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday, April 5 8:00am - 5:00pm

Where: Route 66 Raceway, Joliet, IL

How: Return the entry form with the $120 registration fee payable to Chicago Region, SCCA, no later than March 27, 2009 to: Jennifer Liccardi - 2911 Vimy Ridge Drive, Joliet, IL 60435 (815) 609-9005. To register on line go to http://register.scca-chicago.com/

NEED MORE INFORMATION call: Ed Locke (630) 853-2144

http://scca-chicago.com/solo/2009/learncurve.html

Lunch will furnished both days

 

Any Mini owners going to this event? I'm contemplating it. The only thing holding me back is I'd probably be late since I have a 2hr 30 min drive from Racine to the Raceway on Saturday morning. :/

 

I will be doing the Chicago MINI Motoring Club April Drive on Sunday the 5th..

It will be in Southern Wisconsin, and at the end point will be watching some racing (of the straight line variety). Specific details will be posted soon.

 

About 40 spots left - sign up if you plan on going since spots tend to fill up closer to the school date (especially as the weather gets nicer). I just hope weather is close to what we had this weekend.

 

Hi,

You may want to check out the 1 day scholl the Milwaukee Region is hosting if you are concerned about time:

http://scca-milwaukee.org/Solo/2009/09school.htm

Thanks,

Bill

 

[QUOTE=IzzyG;2706975]Any Mini owners going to this event? I'm contemplating it. The only thing holding me back is I'd probably be late since I have a 2hr 30 min drive from Racine to the Raceway on Saturday morning. :/[/QUOTE

There is only one mini currently signed up, plus I will also be instructing in a mini. All the instructors are well qualified, but There is also at least one other experienced mini driving instructor.

 

22 spots open as of tonight to my knowledge.

Weather looks decent for at least one of the days (hope we get a better forecast closer to the weekend):
Saturday - Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s and lows in the upper 30s.
Sunday - Cloudy with rain. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the mid 30s.
Dress accordingly if you're planning on attending. I'd recommend a good wind breaker among the line up.