Road Course
★★★★☆
Blackhawk Farms Raceway in South Beloit, Illinois, features a road course for those who enjoy a twisting closed circuit. Drivers navigate this course, which can be driven in both directions of turn, using the paved paddock and available garages. Spectators can enjoy the races with concessions on site. This facility is one of many found in the area, offering varied options for enthusiasts.
Paved paddockConcessionsGarages available
Watch: Blackhawk Farms Raceway
Know Before You Go
- Gear requirements
- Track-day organizers typically require a Snell SA-2020 helmet (or newer), long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes. Many tracks have rental helmets for first-timers.
- Run groups
- Drivers are slotted into novice, intermediate, or advanced run groups based on pace and instructor sign-off. Group-jumping isn't permitted — you build up over time.
- Tech inspection
- Expect a pre-event tech form plus a visual gate check. Brake-fluid age, throttle return, battery tie-down, and seatbelt condition are the most common flags.
- Cost expectations
- HPDE / open-track days typically run $200-450 per day with 4-6 on-track sessions of 20-25 minutes each. Memberships at private clubs are substantially more.
- First-timer tip
- Most clubs require novices to ride with an instructor for the first day before being released solo. Sign up for instruction in advance — slots fill weeks ahead.