Autocross

As posted in the coming events calendar the first Miata Autocross will be Saturday May 20th at the Boomers Stadium parking lot in Schaumberg. The cost to participate is anticipated to be the same as last year-$35. Setup and registration starts at 8 am with the first car on the track by 10 am.

The auto cross runs the entire day. There is a morning session and an afternoon session. During a session you will drive, work and rest. The sequence will depend on which run group you’re in. New drivers are usually in the first run group so that some of the coaches are able to ride with you and help with pointers.

Our cars are generally the oldest out on the track. This causes much interest. We have been asked for rides by other participants. Many of these folks have never ridden in an MG. So come on out, share your love of LBC’s and have fun.

If you have any questions call or email me.
Jim Compton
wb9rro@foxvalley.net
847-922-9800

2017 Chicagoland MG Autocross Participation Schedule

May 20, 2017 Miata Autocross I Boomers Stadium , Schaumburg, IL June 11, 2017 Austin Healey Autocross Winfield IL July 15, 2017 Miata Autocross II Boomers Stadium , Schaumburg, IL

August 13, 2017 Miata Autocr oss III Boomers Stadium , Schaumburg, IL September 2, 2016 Miata Autocr oss IV Boomers Stadium , Schaumburg, IL

Mark your calendar!!

~~Jim Compton

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