The Wait is Over for Chicagoland Auto Racing Fans

Professional road racing returns after a forty-year absence.

JOLIET, Ill., July 9 -- HARRAH'S Autobahn Grand Prix Sponsored by Mazda is a three-day event providing families and road racing fans the opportunity to soak up the thrilling sights and sounds of auto racing in its purest form. It takes place from Friday, July 24th through Sunday, July 26th at the Autobahn Country Club (http://www.drivefastbesafe.com/) in Joliet.

  Seven professional competitions are on tap including:
  --  SPEED World Challenge
  --  Cooper Tire Presents The Atlantic Championship Series Powered by Mazda
  --  Star Mazda Championship Presented by Goodyear
  --  Ford Racing Mustang Challenge
  --  Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup
  --  SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup

  --  Porsche-based Patron GT3 Challenge by Yokohama

Drivers from more than 18 nations are represented. Some names may sound familiar. Frankie Muniz who played the title character of Malcolm in the Fox Television Series "Malcolm in the Middle" races for the Atlantic Championship Series. Muniz has set aside his acting career in order to test and perfect his racing skills. Chicagoland is represented as well. Homer Glen's own Ashley Freiberg, a veteran at age 17, is the new face of an emerging and talented pool of female drivers.

Cable Network HDNet broadcasts several races live and in High Definition from the Autobahn. Races will also be rebroadcast. This marks the first televised event from the Autobahn Country Club.

Advanced Tickets Available

Adult tickets are $30 Saturdays and Sundays and $15 Friday. Three-day adult passes are available. Children under 12 are admitted free. A limited number of three-day passes for the Trackside Car Corral, featuring great views, preferred parking, private grandstand seating and access to driver meet and greets are available. Businesses desiring to tap into this adrenaline rush are encouraged to inquire about hospitality and vender opportunities.

About the Autobahn Country Club

The Autobahn Country Club is located at 3795 S. Patterson Road in Joliet; two miles south of Interstate 80. It opened in 2004. The 3.56-mile private track was crafted by noted designer Alan Wilson; Wilson is to track design what Arnold Palmer is to golf course planning.

Detailed information about the Autobahn and the Grand Prix weekend are available at: http://www.drivefastbesafe.com/ or http://www.autobahngrandprix.com/

  CONTACT;
  Dave Boe
  Autobahn Media Representative
  (630) 363-5755
  daveboe@comcast.net