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Blackdog Speed Shop Visit

March 23, 2019 @ 1:00 pm 5:00 pm

A visit with Ray Sorensen Blackdog Racing Team Manager

The Chicago Region SCCA invites you to join us at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, at BlackdogSpeed Shop as Ray Sorenson, vice president and race team manager, shares stories and information about the team, the Pirelli World Challenge and the team’s new direction for 2019.

BlackdogRacing is the most successful team in GTS/GT4 competition in the series. Since its founding in 2002, the team has claimed 25 race victories, two Team Championships and four Driver Championships. In 2019, BlackdogRacing opens a new chapter in its long and successful history as it fields two new McLaren 570SGT4s. Tony Gaples, president and team principal, is set to campaign these cars in the Pirelli GT4 America Sprint Championship – part of the BlancpainGT World Challenge America series (formerly known as Pirelli World Challenge).

View the team’s new McLaren 570SGT4 racecars

The team took delivery of the new cars mid-February and has been working intensely to prepare them for the first race in St. Petersburg on March 9.  During our visit, Ray will talk about shop activities, racing history and the challenge ahead as they create their next chapter in GTS and GT4 racing. Come join SCCA Chicago Region on for an exciting and informative gathering to learn more about a competitive team in a very competitive race series.

Please let us know that you’re coming by registering, There is no entry fee. We just want an idea of how many will be joining us. You’re welcome to bring guests.

Free RSVP at MotorsportReg.com.

600 Barclay Blvd
Lincolnshire, IL 60069 United States
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847-634-7534
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Chicago Region Meeting Schedules 

Board of Directors – meets on the second Wednesday of the month (invitation only)
Competition Committee – typically meets on the first Monday of the month
Autocross Committee – typically meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month
Track Day Committee – typically meets the 4th Wednesday of the month.
General Membership – Third Wednesday of the month in October, November, January, February, March, and April