News Archive
Autox #2 Results
6/20/2008MOST of the Autox #2 results are posted. Some of the X class is missing, and that will be fixed after Blackhawk Farms. Also, you might notice that previous events are not available, this was an error on our end and will also be resolved after BHF. Sorry for the problems and thanks for your patience.
AutoX #2 at Maywood Park - Sunday May 18th - Register NOW
5/9/2008Come out to the Second AutoX of the season at Maywood Park on Sunday May 18th.
Blackhawk Farms Driver's School Registration is now OPEN
5/5/2008It's that time of year again, The Annual Blackhawk Farms ACCCC Driver's School and Safety Seminar is right around the corner. The event will be held at the beautiful Blackhawk Farms Raceway (www.blackhawkfarms.com) in South Beloit, Illinois on June 20th, 21st, & 22nd.
On Friday the 20th, the Club will be hosting an advanced Driver's day for our advanced drivers and an Instructor Clinic those experienced drivers who aspire to become club instructors. The event will only be open to a limited number of cars and given the inquiries so far we expect to sell out quickly so sign up right away! Experienced Audi members and potential instructors MUST contact Mike Witbrod for eligibility and approval prior to registration.
What is an Advanced Driver Day and who should consider attending?
Advanced drivers are typically Club Instructors or very long time members with significant track experience. These individuals are very familiar with the Club's philosophies and practices - especially when it comes to safety and courtesy on the track. The day will consist of sessions alternating between the Advanced Drivers and the Instructor Clinic participants.
What is an Instructor Clinic and who should consider attending?
Instructor Clinics are for advanced drivers who would like to become more involved in the clubs by training to become Club Instructors. The clinic consists of both classroom and on-track activities. In the classroom, senior instructors will discuss some of the basics about being an instructor. The focus is on safety and some 'how-to' tips about relating to, and teaching, different types of students with different skill sets. Instructors-in-training will learn how to coordinate and critique the student exercises during the driving schools. The group will then be getting into the cars for some one-on-one coaching and student / instructor role-playing.
The Instructor Clinics give the club an opportunity to get to know the potential instructors. The club realizes that it is important to groom the next generation of instructors and part of the 'getting to know you' process is to evaluate skills and help to identify areas of development. Attendance at an Instructor Clinic does not automatically qualify you to be an instructor at future events.
There will be a very limited number of Instructor Clinic spots available this year. Potential participants are encouraged to forward a Driver's Resume or driving history to Mike Witbrod for consideration.
Saturday and Sunday:
For those who have never attended our Driver's Schools I can assure you that you will not be disappointed. You will be surrounded by fellow Audi enthusiasts who share the same passion for driving as you do. Participants will attend a classroom session before heading to the cars for a series of challenging exercises that will help to demonstrate the abilities of your car. After the exercises the students will be paired with our club instructors where they will receive one on one instruction and "on track" coaching for the remainder of the weekend.
2008 Spring Drive is May 4th!
4/21/2008Bring the family out for a nice drive with your fellow Audi enthusiasts. Join us a for a leisurely drive through the countryside. Fun for the whole family! Please RSVP!
Autox #1 Results Are Posted - Congrats Brent Braun
4/20/2008Brent Braun in his highly modded 2008 Audi TT was our fastest Audi AND fastest overall car at the first Autox of 2008. Big thanks to Tire Rack for hosting as well as our sponsors. We hope to see everyone at the second Autox, May 18th at Maywood Park.
The AutoX Season Begins
4/7/2008Come on out to the Tire Rack to enjoy the first autox of the season! This event is open to all street legal and safe vehicles.
Costs:
Members - $25
Non Members - $35
Helmet Rental - $5
WALK ON FEE - $5
ALL entrants that do NOT register online will be subject to a $5 walk on fee this year! Online registration DRAMATICALLY speeds up the morning setup. Also, we may begin capping events this year, so signing up online ensures you a spot. So sign up now!
...or opt for our Season Pass! If you know you are going to attend all (or NEARLY) all of the season's Autox events, the Season Pass will save you time and money. You pay for the entire season up front and you are signed up for all the events, thus saving you from having to register before each event. The Season Pass is also a savings of %20, as you are getting 5 events for the price of 4! Season Pass holders also have the ability to reserve a car number. You can sign up for the Season Pass through the event registration system.
Times
8:00 - 9:00am - Tech Inspection and Registration
8:45 - 9:00am - Autox Ambassador Program
9:00 - 9:15am - Mandatory Driver's Meeting
9:15am - First Car Out
You can rent a helmet from the club or use your own (must be Snell95 or better)
The Autox Ambassador Program is a designed to help people new to the world of Autoxing get comfortable, learn a few tricks, and get their questions answered. It is a free program that will likely improve your times!
There are prizes for Class winners, and points are kept track of over the entire season. The best person in each class for the entire year wins even better prizes!
What do you need to bring?
Your car needs to be empty of all things in order to run, so a plastic bin of some kind to hold all your stuff would be a good idea. If it has a lid, you will be much happier if it begins to rain.
It is strongly suggested that you ensure there is enough air in your tires. At the Tire Rack there is a air hose there, but you still may want to check before you arrive. Many people run between 35-40psi.
Wear comfortable clothing and sunblock or a jacket as needed by the weather. Everyone has to work as well as run, so you will be standing outside for a one third of your time there. You don't want to go home sun burnt!
A small toolkit and whatever vital fluids you may need is not a bad idea. Chances are you won't need them, but it never hurts to be prepared.
A good attitude and a willingness to have a good time!
Costs:
Members - $25
Non Members - $35
Helmet Rental - $5
WALK ON FEE - $5
ALL entrants that do NOT register online will be subject to a $5 walk on fee this year! Online registration DRAMATICALLY speeds up the morning setup. Also, we may begin capping events this year, so signing up online ensures you a spot. So sign up now!
...or opt for our Season Pass! If you know you are going to attend all (or NEARLY) all of the season's Autox events, the Season Pass will save you time and money. You pay for the entire season up front and you are signed up for all the events, thus saving you from having to register before each event. The Season Pass is also a savings of %20, as you are getting 5 events for the price of 4! Season Pass holders also have the ability to reserve a car number. You can sign up for the Season Pass through the event registration system.
Times
8:00 - 9:00am - Tech Inspection and Registration
8:45 - 9:00am - Autox Ambassador Program
9:00 - 9:15am - Mandatory Driver's Meeting
9:15am - First Car Out
You can rent a helmet from the club or use your own (must be Snell95 or better)
The Autox Ambassador Program is a designed to help people new to the world of Autoxing get comfortable, learn a few tricks, and get their questions answered. It is a free program that will likely improve your times!
There are prizes for Class winners, and points are kept track of over the entire season. The best person in each class for the entire year wins even better prizes!
What do you need to bring?
Your car needs to be empty of all things in order to run, so a plastic bin of some kind to hold all your stuff would be a good idea. If it has a lid, you will be much happier if it begins to rain.
It is strongly suggested that you ensure there is enough air in your tires. At the Tire Rack there is a air hose there, but you still may want to check before you arrive. Many people run between 35-40psi.
Wear comfortable clothing and sunblock or a jacket as needed by the weather. Everyone has to work as well as run, so you will be standing outside for a one third of your time there. You don't want to go home sun burnt!
A small toolkit and whatever vital fluids you may need is not a bad idea. Chances are you won't need them, but it never hurts to be prepared.
A good attitude and a willingness to have a good time!
Three Tracks in Three Days - we still have openings - register now!
3/18/2008Spring is almost here and spring brings the sounds of birds and tires chirping along with the smell of moist earth and burning brake pads. Have you always wanted to see what your car can REALLY do without risking several tickets or jail? Do you want to be a better, SAFER driver? Do you want to find out what your car's limits are in a safe environment? Do you want to explore your personal limits with an experienced instructor by your side? Do you want to hang out with a bunch of like-minded car nuts for a weekend of fun?
You can have it all! All you have to do is sign-up and join us.
audichicago.org Overhaul!
2/28/2008As you can see, we have made some changes around here. We have a new look and feel, and we have attempted to update and add some features that will improve your experience here.
We have tried to improve the look and feel with a new layout. We have updated all the pages, and we hope you find it easier to get around.
We have also added a couple new features, like classified ads and direct credit card processing (no more paypal!)
You also might notice a few things are missing. Currently member rides is offline as we finish that up. And event results are also going under the knife. But they will all come back, and they will also have a few improvements.
We have a few more tricks up our sleeve, so stay tuned. In the meantime, there is the chance that we missed something in testing. So you you find a bug or encounter an error, please drop a line to our webmaster and let me know so we can fix it. Feel free to also send him suggestions, likes, dislikes, etc and we see what we can do.
So enjoy the new site, we are pretty excited about it!
We have tried to improve the look and feel with a new layout. We have updated all the pages, and we hope you find it easier to get around.
We have also added a couple new features, like classified ads and direct credit card processing (no more paypal!)
You also might notice a few things are missing. Currently member rides is offline as we finish that up. And event results are also going under the knife. But they will all come back, and they will also have a few improvements.
We have a few more tricks up our sleeve, so stay tuned. In the meantime, there is the chance that we missed something in testing. So you you find a bug or encounter an error, please drop a line to our webmaster and let me know so we can fix it. Feel free to also send him suggestions, likes, dislikes, etc and we see what we can do.
So enjoy the new site, we are pretty excited about it!
ACCCC Board of Directors Officer Election Results
1/5/2008The ACCCC Board of Directors met in December and welcomed new board members- Steve Schmidt, Petar Antonic and Peter Hoopis. Pursuant to the club's bylaws, the new members will serve a two-year term.
These gentlemen join board members Ken Koppitz, Marko Mladenovich, and David Press who were reelected and will serve with incumbent board members Bill Steineke, Mike Witbrod, Bryan Knight, Bob Humphrey, Chris Altemeier, and Ed Nork whose terms expire at the end of 2008.
Officer elections were held and your new ACCCC officers are:
President - Bill Steineke,
Vice President - Ken Koppitz,
Treasurer - Peter Hoopis,
Secretary - Ed Nork
We also wish to thank outgoing Board members Ted Selepa, Kyle Crews and Eric Roth for their tireless service.
One does not need to be on the board of directors to contribute. Perhaps you want to increase your participation without making a big commitment. Maybe you have a favorite ACCCC event and you have some great ideas on how to make it better or you just want to volunteer to help out where someone is needed. If you want to make the ACCCC the strongest chapter of the Audi Club North America, please email anyone on the current board of directors and they will send you information on how you can get involved with the ACCCC Team.
These gentlemen join board members Ken Koppitz, Marko Mladenovich, and David Press who were reelected and will serve with incumbent board members Bill Steineke, Mike Witbrod, Bryan Knight, Bob Humphrey, Chris Altemeier, and Ed Nork whose terms expire at the end of 2008.
Officer elections were held and your new ACCCC officers are:
President - Bill Steineke,
Vice President - Ken Koppitz,
Treasurer - Peter Hoopis,
Secretary - Ed Nork
We also wish to thank outgoing Board members Ted Selepa, Kyle Crews and Eric Roth for their tireless service.
One does not need to be on the board of directors to contribute. Perhaps you want to increase your participation without making a big commitment. Maybe you have a favorite ACCCC event and you have some great ideas on how to make it better or you just want to volunteer to help out where someone is needed. If you want to make the ACCCC the strongest chapter of the Audi Club North America, please email anyone on the current board of directors and they will send you information on how you can get involved with the ACCCC Team.