About this event
16th Annual Blackhawk Farms Event. Join us Saturday August 19 and Sunday August 20 for a weekend of open track time at Blackhawk Farms Raceway in South Beloit, IL. We will be hosting a free Pizza Party on Saturday night for all participants and guests at the track. Remember camping is free at Blackhawk.
The TECH form must be completed in order to register for an event. This is a one time process. If you do 1 event or multiple events you only need to complete the TECH form once per year. 2023 NWSC TECH Form Link
Club Membership is required to drive in the event, this includes co-drivers. If you are going to drive a car on track you must be a club member and 18 years old or older.
See link to renew or become a new member. NWSC Membership Link
Cost: $225 Single Day or $375 for both days. A $50 late registration fee will be added to all registrations received after July 20, 2023.
All car makes are welcome to attend.
All drivers and passengers must be 18 or older in order to participate.
Event Schedule: 2023 Blackhawk Farms Schedule
HPDE Insurance Link: Lockton Motorsports
Driver Experience Levels: (Advanced Drivers Only in Group 1) / General Group Placement Guidelines: Our groups are based on driver experience, car capability and how hard to you want to run your car. For example even if your an advanced driver you wouldn't run a Spec Miata in group 1.
N = Novice: No Track Experience. Instructor Required. (Group 5 only)
B = Beginner: 1-7 Days of Open Track, (HPDE), Experience. (Group 4. Depending on previous track experience Group 3 as well)
I = Intermediate: 8-24 Days of Open Track, (HPDE), Experience (Groups 2, 3, 4)
A = Advanced: 25+ Days of Open Track, (HPDE), Experience (Groups 1,2,3,4)
Event requirements
The TECH form must be completed in order to register for an event. This is a one time process. If you do 1 event or multiple events you only need to complete the TECH form once per year. 2023 NWSC TECH Form Link
Club Membership is required to drive in the event, this includes co-drivers. If you are going to drive a car on track you must be a club member and 18 years old or older.
See link to renew or become a new member. NWSC Membership Link
All helmets for drivers and passengers must have a SNELL SA 2015, or better rating. The following ratings are approved; SA2015, EA2016 SA2020. Snell M rated helmets will NOT be accepted.
A $50 late registration fee will be added to all registrations received after July 20, 2023. If onsite (at the track) registration is offered, an additional $50 fee will be charged per event. Note that the registration late fee also applies to onsite registrations.
For all the Rules/Policies of the Northwoods Shelby Club click: Club Policies
HPDE Insurance Link: Lockton Motorsports
HAVE YOU COMPLETED THE TECH FORM? DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL TECH FORM IS COMPLETED. IF YOU REGISTER WITHOUT COMPLETING THE TECH FORM YOUR REGISTRATION WILL BE CANCELED.
