Re: Counting your chickens early: Autobahn 24-hour race in July
We're planning on bring the whole kit & kaboodle up from Dallas for this race. Questions for veterans of prior Joliet races: does the track typically allow paddock entry and setup on Thursday evening before the Friday test/tune?
Thursday has always opened at some point (normally about 5 pm) but three things to keep in mind:
There will be strictly held to time they will start letting you in....or it will be later if member accidentally blocks the whole shebang with their GIANT RV and enclosed trailer
People where lined up last year for at least 3 hours before they opened...I know because we got there t-2:45 and were like the 11th in line
After about 12 tow rigs fill the parking area, you are parking on the 5' ish wide shoulder on a very busy industrial road
In short, if you have a chase vehicle and the tow rig, go to the casino with the tow rig and have a good time while the folks int he car get you registered and stack out you paddock. This is assuming you arrive at or before the entry time.