{"id":33965,"date":"2013-05-14T06:00:19","date_gmt":"2013-05-14T13:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bangshift.com\/?p=33965"},"modified":"2015-06-24T16:34:51","modified_gmt":"2015-06-24T23:34:51","slug":"gallery-the-2013-heidts-performance-challenge-awesome-pro-touring-action-on-a-sweet-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bangshift.com\/general-news\/event-coverage\/gallery-the-2013-heidts-performance-challenge-awesome-pro-touring-action-on-a-sweet-course\/","title":{"rendered":"Gallery: The 2013 Heidt’s Performance Challenge – Awesome Pro Touring Action On A Sweet Course!"},"content":{"rendered":"

(Words by Bob Chiluk – Photos by Chiluk and Greg Rourke) – It is awesome when manufacturers realize that something big is going on they want in on the fun and help further the hobby in the process. The 2013 Heidt’s Performance Car Challenge at the Autobahn Country Club just outside Chicago was the place to be this past weekend . Heidts Automotive Group really went all out to provide all a fantastic three day event that exceeded the number of expected participants by a ton!<\/p>\n

Friday started off with a get together BBQ and shop tour of their manufacturing facilities. A cruise followed to Joliet with a stop at their new facilities that will consolidate their recent acquisitions of Alston Race Cars and Kenny Brown Performance all under one roof.<\/p>\n

Saturdays road course day was coordinated by the pros from American Street Car Series. Bill Howell , Yancey, and Brian Finch really know how to make these road events tick and give drivers plenty of time on the track. Jet Hot offered a free instruction for those the were new to autocross or felt they needed a few tips avoiding cones. A manufacturers row as well as a car show filled the paddock area. Kyle Tucker\u00a0 from Detroit Speed pulled in with his 5th gen Camaro and trailer after completing his 3700 mile One Lap Of America\u00a0 to take a few runs at Autobahn rather than driving home!!!!!!<\/div>\n
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Sunday gave us clear and sunny weather for more track time, some Jet Hot autocross and Wilwood Speed Stop Challenge. Heidts owner and president Wallace Leyhon is already looking forward to next years event. Be sure to sign up early, because you can be sure it will fill up fast!<\/div>\n

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO SEE A FULL GALLERY FROM THE 2013 HEIDT’S PERFORMANCE CHALLENGE!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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