so i know you all are a bunch of quarter junkies...but has anyone ever tried taking these beasts to any autocrossing/road racing events in the Illinois area?? if so, let me know...I moved here to chicago a few years ago from Arizona, where i used to autox mustangs...like to see how my '07 handles...

so i know you all are a bunch of quarter junkies...but has anyone ever tried taking these beasts to any autocrossing/road racing events in the Illinois area?? if so, let me know...I moved here to chicago a few years ago from Arizona, where i used to autox mustangs...like to see how my '07 handles...

I haven't yet, but I will be looking into events this summer. After Xing the SRT GC down in Daytona for the SRT experience I want some more!

It's a blast and the looks people give ya .... it's hilarious. Only problem is most tracks are dead set against SUV's. It took a lot of convincing for the FIA guys to give a shot on the local track here.

so i know you all are a bunch of quarter junkies...but has anyone ever tried taking these beasts to any autocrossing/road racing events in the Illinois area?? if so, let me know...I moved here to chicago a few years ago from Arizona, where i used to autox mustangs...like to see how my '07 handles...

Here are some videos that T-time took when we were at the Autobahn C.C. in Joliet, IL. Auto crossing the Jeep is so much fun. The performance shop that put this on is planning some more events for '09.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKX0LNjaCRQ


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDpyNDftfks



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4bncJzTlsM

wow in the rain. that looks like fun.

Wow!! That is f'in awesome...let's keep this thread alive with info about these events...I can't wait...

On a side note...what in the world was ttime listening to in the background?? The mammas and the pappas...he must have needed some soothing music to keep him from getting nutty on the track...

wow in the rain. that looks like fun.

The best part about doing it in the rain was very litle tire wear since you were sliding everywhere. You learn a lot about what your car can and can't do in these conditions. All I have to say is that is was the most fun I've had driving a vehicle. I highly recommend trying it.

Wow!! That is f'in awesome...let's keep this thread alive with info about these events...I can't wait...

On a side note...what in the world was ttime listening to in the background?? The mammas and the pappas...he must have needed some soothing music to keep him from getting nutty on the track...
I believe it was Neil Young or CCR. Hopefully he will play something better next time. LOL
T-time had posted a thread about this event but nobody came. We will keep you posted when they release this years schedule or you can check here http://amsperformance.com/trackday.php

The best part about doing it in the rain was very litle tire wear since you were sliding everywhere. You learn a lot about what your car can and can't do in these conditions. All I have to say is that is was the most fun I've had driving a vehicle. I highly recommend trying it.

...so it looks more the likes of road racing than autox'ing...

i know there was an arizona chapter of scca that sponsored solo II events (autocross)..but for the life of me...I can't find a chicago or illinois chapter that puts out these events...looks like they only dive into championship series...

http://www.scca-chicago.com/solo/

...so it looks more the likes of road racing than autox'ing...

i know there was an arizona chapter of scca that sponsored solo II events (autocross)..but for the life of me...I can't find a chicago or illinois chapter that puts out these events...looks like they only dive into championship series...

http://www.scca-chicago.com/solo/

You are right. This was a road course, no cones and no times. You just get to drive your Jeep the way it should be driven. Fun none the less