Usually Bartek posts this every year, but I will jump the gun this year as there is little more than two weeks to go. Don't miss it if you are even remotely thinking about it!!

Registration for SCCA-Chicago Region 2009 Learning Curve (auto-x school) is currently open.

"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/"

For on-line registration go to http://www.scca-chicago.com/solo/2009/learncurve.html and click the nice, big blue rectangular "Online Registration" button at the bottom of the page.

For old fashion way, for those who really love the feel of paper, print out and mail your form from here --> http://www.scca-chicago.com/solo/200...learncurve.pdf

The school runs April 4-5 at Rt.66 in Joliet. Students must attend both days. Cost is $120.00

Season and individual event pre-registration is now also open.
SCCA-Chicago Region: http://www.scca-chicago.com/solo/index.html
Tri-State Sports Car Club: http://tsscc.org/

Aytinc
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It was also mentioned in this thread over here.

 

Ooops, I looked before posting but somehow missed it... Anyway, this is worth posting twice

 

If you're thinking about going cause your a noob haha I say go. I went last year to the first day and it was a blast. I wanted to go to the second day but my clutch got toasted (it was ready to go out before and I road it a lil while I was down there ) But if you're thinking about it I say go for it. It's a great time and everybody at the event was really cool

Don

 

Sorry to hear that. Day two is usually the more fun part

It is a good reminder that you need to make sure your car is in good working order before the event. Although Solo is a lot less abusive on the car than a track event, you still want to make sure tires, brakes and other mechanical components are in good working order.

On the other hand I have 300+ runs on my stock clutch, so you won't fry your clutch in two days as long as it is in good shape to start with.

Aytinc