2019 Geneva Concours d’Elegance
Chicago Region SCCA is back for a second year at the Geneva Concours d’Elegance, August 25th, 2019
Author: Steve Laske
A visit with Ray Sorensen, and Blackdog Racing Team McLaren 570 S – GT4
Come join SCCA Chicago Region on Saturday, March 23, at 1 p.m. for an exciting and informative gathering to learn more about a competitive team in a very competitive race series.
The First Turn
As organized road racing began with the 1950 Elkhart Lake Road Races, the drivers of that year were the first and only ones to have the opportunity to charge this first turn.
Checkered Flag Party
The Checkered Flag Party celebrated the past year as it welcomed in the next. One-hundred and forty people joined the festivities at Ferrari Lake Forest.
This Is Where It Started
We’ve all heard or know of the story of how it all began. How Chicago Region member and Wisconsin native Jim Kimberly brought a group up to the Elkhart Lake area searching for a suitable site for a race circuit.
March Membership Meeting @ Blackdog Speed Shop
The Chicago Region SCCA invites you to join us on Saturday March 23rd at Blackdog Speed Shop, 600 Barclay Blvd., Lincolnshire, IL. Ray Sorenson; Vice-President and Race Team Manager will share some stories and information about the team and the Pirelli World Challenge as the Blackdog Racing Team enters their 2019 race season.
Cheese, Wine, and Beer Tour, “Due”
No flimflam, no gimmicks, just another great opportunity for some Cheese, Wine, and Beer and to spend the day with friends for some “Fun with cars”. Save the date, Saturday, April 27, 2019 the next Chicago Region SCCA backroads tour.
Artwork Auction at Checkered Flag Party
At this years Checkered Flag Party, February 16th the Region is offering a one of a kind, pencil sketch drawn and signed by automotive / racing artist Jim Swintel.
Historic Race Circuits of Elkhart Lake
In the coming months, as part of our celebration of “Seven Decades of Motorsports” we will be showcasing the Historic Markers placed around the original race circuit on the public roads in Elkhart Lake.
Checkered Flag Party
Mark your calendar now! Plan to attend this great annual social get-together — the Checkered Flag Party — sponsored by the Region to thank our members for a great 2018.
