The 2007 SPC Rally
  
  
Autobahn Country Club - Lapping Event  
  
On Thursday, May 17, club members, guests, and spectators gathered for open lapping at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois.

When most people hear the phrase "country club", they automatically think of that the perks of membership are golf, tennis, a sauna, etc.  Well, that is not the case here.  This country club has one heck of an outstanding race track.
  

  

  


Track official Melissa and club prez Deebs holding the morning driver's meeting.

  
Our day on the course was considered a 'Driver's School' - a learning event where we were able to push the limits of our cars and improve our driving ability.  Lap times during the event are not recorded, and the cars are not actually competing against each other.  The more experienced drivers were available to act as instructors throughout the day for anyone who wanted one.

During the morning meeting, participants learn about track etiquette, procedures, the rules for the day, and flag colors.  Today we were driving Autobahn's South course.
  
  

  

  

  
Brian and Amanda made the drive all the way from Massachusetts in their 2001 Miata.
  
  
Jeff & Denise P took turns behind the wheel of their 2002 SC2 during their drive from Connecticut.
  

  

  

  

  

  
Here's me and Tim (helmeted) getting ready to get out on the track in my '92 SC.
  

 

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