GRIDLIFE CHICAGOLAND
GRIDLIFE is based in Chicago - so Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, IL, is close to home and a hotspot for fierce competition in GRIDLIFE’s competition series. It’s been an annual stop on the GRIDLIFE calendar since 2016.
Autobahn Country Club was constructed in 2004 as a state-of-the-art facility designed to operate as both a racetrack and real estate for race shops and car enthusiasts. The venue features three track configurations, Full Course, North, and South (the configuration that GRIDLIFE uses).
THE GRIDLIFE EXPERIENCE
DRIFTING
Drifting returns to Autobahn Country Club. GRIDLIFE is one of the only opportunities to drift this country club track. Registration is available for all qualified drivers.
TIME ATTACK
The fastest Time Attack Cars in North America Battle for Lap time supremacy at the most high speed circuit in the States.
GRIDLIFE TrackBattle is our competitive time attack series where competitors race against the clock for fastest lap of the weekend. TrackBattle is designed so drivers can craft their track-weapon in one of seven classes.
GLTC
GRIDLIFE Touring Cup, The fastest growing Club Race series in the country, returns to Autobahn Country Club for FOUR intense races Friday and Saturday with over 30 cars in this incredibly diverse class of custom built touring cars.
RUSH RACING
GRIDLIFE Rush SR series is headed to Autobahn for the first time with GRIDLIFE. The Rush SR is a lightweight high performance open cockpit sports racer designed to be a drivers car from the ground up.
GLGT
GRIDLIFE GT builds off of the success found with the Eibach GRIDLIFE Touring Cup Series with a power-to-weight based rules formula with a focus on a driver’s ability to build the car they want, or use a chassis from one of several popular professional and amateur road racing series with minimal modification.
GRIDLIFE MOTORING MEET
The GRIDLIFE Motoring Meet presented by FCP Euro is a show and shine meet with premier parking and space to show off your vehicle at GRIDLIFE Chicagoland. Open to all enthusiast vehicles. No Approval and No Application Needed. Meet attendees are welcome all weekend but the Official meet takes place on Saturday from 10am-5pm.
CAMPING
Camping section needs to say: Stay all weekend on site in the heart of the action! New this year, we’ve added camping, so you never leave the GRID!
GRIDLIFE
MOTORING MEET
PRESENTED BY FCP EURO
Right in the heart of the festival is the GRIDLIFE Motoring Meet presented by FCP Euro, register your ride and be a part of the GRIDLIFE Chicagoland Experience. All Motoring Meet Tickets include full weekend admission as well as premier parking in the center of it all.
GRIDLIFE MOTORING MEET
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The GRIDLIFE Motoring Meet presented by FCP Euro is a show and shine meet with premier parking and space to show off your vehicle at GRIDLIFE Chicagoland. Open to all enthusiast vehicles. No Approval and No Application Needed. Meet attendees are welcome all weekend but the Official meet takes place on Saturday from 10am-5pm.
N CLUB CORRAL
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The N Club Corral brings Hyundai owners together in the heart of the GRIDLIFE Festival with their own exclusive corral. Connect with other N and Hyundai owners at one of the most prestigious race tracks in the world right at GRIDLIFE.
SUBIMODS SUBARU CORRAL
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The Subimods Subaru Car Corral at GRIDLIFE showcases Subaru culture with classic and modern tuners. Attendees can admire builds, meet owners, and enjoy Subaru enthusiasm. Join us for camaraderie and performance. Includes 3 Day Admission and Premier Parking
EVENT SCHEDULE
THURSDAY
5:00PM - GATES OPEN DRIVERS + CREW
5:00PM - DRIVER REGISTRATION & TECH OPEN
8:00 PM - GATES OPEN - CAMPING
10:00PM - DRIVER REGISTRATION & TECH CLOSED
11:00PM - GATES CLOSED NO NEW ENTRIES
FRIDAY
7:00AM - GATES OPEN DRIVERS + CREW
8:30AM - GATES OPEN SPECTATORS + CAMPING
7:00PM - GATES CLOSED NO NEW ENTRIES
8:00PM - SUNOCO WELCOME PARTY @ ABCC PODIUM AND VIEWING DECK
SATURDAY
7:00AM - GATES OPEN DRIVERS + CREW
8:30AM - GATES OPEN SPECTATORS + CAMPING
10:00AM - MOTORING MEET PRESENTED BY FCP EURO
7:00PM - GATES CLOSED NO NEW ENTRIES
SUNDAY
7:00AM - GATES OPEN DRIVERS + CREW
8:30AM - GATES OPEN SPECTATORS
2:00PM - GATES CLOSED NO NEW ENTRIES
3:30PM - CHICAGOLAND PODIUM CEREMONY
