Blackhawk Farms Raceway Northern Illinois.

[ariZona28]

Spent a day out at this fine track with my Dad this past Wednesday. What a nice track and quite a contrast compared to what I'm used to here in AZ. Kinda reminds me of a drive through a State Park because it is so scenic. Plenty of great cars and VERY nice group of folks to chat with. If I still lived back there this would be on my list but I'd have to adjust my rowdy driving style accordingly, there's a lot of stuff to hit!

[chef-beavis]

This track is a couple miles from my house, as the crow flies. You can hear the cars from inside on some days. I've never been there...

[hawkyV8]

I never knew about this track. I live in eastern Iowa so it's not too far from me. How long was the session? Did you get a fair amount of driving instruction? $300 seems like a pretty fair price if it's an all-day deal. I'd be interested to hear any other thoughts you'd like to share. Thanks

[Oxtar41]

I've raced sport bikes there a few times. A couple hours north east is Road America. I've raced there as well and Road America is hands down the best place on earth IMO. Front straight is over a mile long.

[ariZona28]

Originally Posted by hawkyV8

I never knew about this track. I live in eastern Iowa so it's not too far from me. How long was the session? Did you get a fair amount of driving instruction? $300 seems like a pretty fair price if it's an all-day deal. I'd be interested to hear any other thoughts you'd like to share. Thanks

I was up in Rockford visiting my Dad so we drove out to Blackhawk so I could show him what I'm up to here in AZ. We were there for about 2 hrs and I think the sessions are 20 min and probably 4 per day. Didn't take his 3rd Gen on the track but I talked to a very knowledgeable and personable instructor who has been at that track for 30 yrs. I highly recommend you take a day trip over there and check it out. Pics are of my Dads '85 Z28 and the instructors C5 Z06.