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The PitPerformance Driving:
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This is a new series developed for those die hard auto-crossers! This three event series takes us to various venues around the area and tests our abilities across a wide variety of track designs. |
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The first event will be an autocross on Saturday May 10th at Maywood Park Race track. Those who remember last year's course will remember the vast expanse of the Maywood lot and the fun we all had. Speeds will be moderate. A new and challenging course will be laid out for your enjoyment. The second location will be at one of our favorites, the Caterpillar Plant in Pontiac, Illinois. Lot's of space to watch and lots of space to drive! Going to be fun! The third location will be at a fairly new venue for us, Rockford Speedway. This will be an amazing experience. Interested parties are encouraged to give this a try. The autocross will be laid out to cover the infield of the track but the course will also use the embankment... Wow! This was a very popular spot last year. |
These autocross courses will challenge the driving skills of all participants. Course lengths will be in the 45-55 second range. You will have between 8 and 10 runs. Each cone knocked over is a 1 second penalty. Hit a cone and it remains within the chalk lines, no penalty. Simple as that. Auto-crossing is a great way to improve your car handling skills. It's fun to drive, and fun to watch! Training in autocross will also be available for novices at all tracks. Spectators are always welcome! |
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Suggested Accommodations |
Event #1: Maywood Park Race Track |
Event #2: Caterpillar Comfort Inn Pontiac |
Event #3: Rockford Speedway Radisson |
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Longest Day Competition
- Friday June 6th - Road course event at Putnam Park Racetrack - Greencastle, IN (click here)
- Saturday June 7th - Drag strip event (morning) at US 41 Drag strip - Morocco, IN (click here)
- Saturday June 7th - Autocross event (afternoon) at US 41 Drag strip - Morocco, IN (click here)
The Longest Day Competition is a very special blend of all three driving disciplines! This is a great chance to experience all the different driving disciplines! In this performance driving series you'll be challenged with a drag race, road course, and autocross - all compressed into a two day period!
Training is available for novices. Others can compete across all three disciplines. Autocross will be judged by lowest time. Drag will be judged on consistency with quarter mile ET and reaction. Road course time will be judged by fastest time. The Longest Day winner will be decided by the best overall score across all three events!
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Putnam Park Road Course 5251 S. County Road 550 East Mt Meridian, IN 46135 http://www.putnampark.com/ |
Suggested Accommodations |
Event #1: Putnam Park Road Course Super 8 Motel |
Event #2/3: US 41 Dragway Holiday Inn Express |
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Triple Crown Challenge (Road Course Series)
- Friday May 23rd - Gingerman Raceway - South Haven, MI (click here)
- Friday June 6th - Putnam Park Racetrack - Greencastle, IN (click here)
- Monday August 11th - Autobahn Country Club - Joliet, IL (click here)
| The TRIPLE CROWN is a competition comprised of three different events spread over the entire driving season. Drivers earn points at each event. After the final event, total points from all the events are tallied. The driver with the most points earned in his or her class will be class champion. The driver earning the most points OVERALL will be deemed the new TRIPLE CROWN CHAMPION. |
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The Triple Crown Challenge is a combination of 3 very well known road courses. The first will be Gingerman Raceway. This is a moderate speed road course designed for the nimble road course driver. Tricky transitions and fun straight-aways make this great venue to learn all typical road course skills! The second event will be held at Putnam Park. Those who have driven here understand it's a sought after venue. Putnam is a challenging course. It's also very rhythmic and enjoyable to drive. The last event will be held at Autobahn Country Club. We will have the whole track at our disposal. One of the largest tracks in the area! This is a world class track catering to the elite. As always, driver training is available to all novices. There will be plenty of track time for all. Drivers will be arranged in run groups based on skill and car capability. Highly recommended for anyone owning a Viper, it teaches you proper car control and gives you a safe venue to hit the gas! |
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Putnam Park Road Course 5251 S. County Road 550 East Mt Meridian, IN 46135 http://www.putnampark.com/ |
Suggested Accommodations |
Event #1: Gingerman Raceway Ramada Lighthouse Inn |
Event #2: Putnam Park Super 8 Motel |
Event #2: Autobahn Country Club Joliet Fairfield Inn South |
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Viper War 12
- Monday August 11th - Road course event at Autobahn Country Club - Joliet, IL (click here)
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Vipers battle it out to see who is top dog on the road course. Anyone can come and challenge the Vipers. This is an open racing event that any car or car club can take part in. In conjunction with the Triple Crown Challenge, Viper War is a dual scoring event. Scores from the last Triple Crown event roll over into Viper War. You will see all types of cars at this event. This is an event you won't want to miss! |
Location Info |
Autobahn Country Club |
Suggested Accommodations |
Joliet Fairfield Inn South |
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Your Performance Driving Director is Aaron Vanassche. Never hesitate to contact him directly with any questions or special needs. He can be reached via telephone at (847) 833-1350 or via e-mail at: AaronV@IllinoisVipers.com
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Viper Club of Illinois Hot-line: (630) 415-3642
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