The 2006 SPC Rally
  
  
Autobahn Country Club - Lapping Event

  

  

   
 On Thursday, August 3, 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.
  
  
 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.
  

  
  


We assembled in one of the track buildings for the morning driver's meeting.

  

  

   
At the left is track official Cole, reviewing track etiquette, procedures, the rules for the day, and flag colors.  Today we were driving the South course, and it is visible in the map in the photo.
  
  
The building that our meeting was held in provided a great place to do any prep-work to the cars, as well as a central point to relax throughout the day.

At the right you can see Larry D mounting his Hoosier race rubber on his black-gold 96 SC2.
  

  

  

 

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