Joliet, Illinois

This event will provide a dynamic proving ground to test the handling and road manners of some of America’s best-built muscle cars. This celebration of horsepower will kick off on Friday afternoon at Heidts Headquarters in Wauconda, Illinois. 

May 10

Participants will be treated to a Heidts Performance Group facility tour and a barbecue. There will event registration staff on hand to get all of the required documents signed prior to race day. After event registration, the Road Rally begins. Participants will take a scenic drive from Heidts to the Holiday Inn in Joliet, Illinois. Bench racing and spending time with friends will conclude the schedule for Friday. 

May 11

Saturday morning the racing action kicks into full swing at Autobahn Country Club. 
The Heidts Road Course portion of the event takes place on the North course. This course is a 1.46-mile, 9 turn, adrenaline factory. A full day on the road course assures everyone plenty of track time. 

The Autocross will allow drivers to test their skills against the clock and the challenge, cone designated course. Key to this event is a driver school that drivers can attend if they are one of the first 20 to sign up for the Heidts Performance Car Challenge. Autocross racers are opt in for this school which will be conducted by professional race drivers. There is no extra charge for this instruction which will help both beginner and novice racers get the most from this great opportunity. 

Speed Stop Squared Challenge, sponsored by Wilwood is an exciting event, as drivers test the limits of acceleration, braking and driver skills all at the same time! Mirror image courses pit racers head-to-head as they accelerate in a short drag racing before heading back towards the start through the slalom course to stop in a designated “stop box.” Hit a cone and the time penalty could be severe.

The Heidts Performance Car Challenge will also include a Car Show showcasing some of the most beautiful automotive craftsmanship on the planet. Awards will be given to the winner of each class, and our team of judges will select the Best of Show along with an Editors Choice class as determine by the editorial staff of the magazine. The entry fee is only $25 and includes three parade laps around the track just to show off. 

May 12

Autocross, Speed Stop Squared and racing on the Autobahn North course continue all day. No autocross school or car show today.
 

Car Show
 

The Heidts Performance Car Challenge team is excited to announce that the 2013 Heidts Performance Car Challenge, taking place at the Autobahn, Joliet, IL on Saturday, May 11th, will include a full-scale car show as an additional element to the event!

In today’s enthusiast market, the “Show” is as important as the “Go” and we want to make sure that everyone is represented. If you have a stunning show-piece or if you would like to bring your ride and just spectate, you are welcome and invited to the Heidts Performance Car Challenge!

We will judge the following classes: 

Street Rod (pre 49)

Any domestic cars built prior to 1949.

Classic Custom (49-63)

Any domestic cars built between 1949 and 1963.

Muscle Car (64-74)

Any domestic cars built between 1964 and 1974.

Street Machine (75-95)

Any domestic cars built between 1975 and 1995.

Late Model (96-11)

Any domestic cars built between 1996 and present.

Classic Truck (pre 74)

Any domestic trucks built prior to 1974.

Muscle Truck (75-95)

Any domestic trucks built between 1975 and 1995.

Late Model truck (96-11)

Any domestic trucks built between 1996 and present.

Under Construction

Any unfinished project vehicle.

Best of Show

Winner takes home the “Big Trophy”and sponsor prize package
 

The HPCC Car Show is Saturday and Sunday, with judging both days. The Heidts Performance Car Challenge promises to be one of the biggest events of the summer. You don’t want to miss it! Mark your calendar today for Saturday, May 11th!!!!!