Joliet, IL (August 20, 2007) -- Road racing will return to Chicagoland for the first time since the 1960’s at the inaugural Bobby Rahal Historic Races at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois August 23-26, 2007. The event will feature all of the Historic Sportscar Racing groups and special races with the Rolex Endurance Series, BOSS Formula cars, Klub Sport Porsche Series, historic Stock cars, GTP/WSC Series, and the historic IMSA Bishop Cup Series.

Weekend activities begin on Thursday, August 23 with the opening ceremonies at the Autobahn Country Club. For full details on the events, the racing schedule, or to purchase tickets, please visit www.drivefastbesafe.com. Highlights of the activities include:

Thursday, August 23

6:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies for the inaugural Bobby Rahal Historic Races

Who: Bobby Rahal, Mark Basso, GROB Aerospace, Founders Bank and Road & Track

Where: Members Paddock Club (turn one), Autobahn Country Club 3795 South Patterson Road, Joliet

Friday, August 24

8:00 a.m. Gates open to spectators

8:30 a.m. – 4:35 p.m. Racing Events: practice, qualifying and races

6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Historic Race Car Show

Who: Race Cars from the event will be on display and the Bluz Brothers eight piece band will be performing.

Where: Rialto Square Theater 102 North Chicago Street, Joliet

Saturday, August 25

8:00 a.m. Gates open to spectators

8:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. Racing Events: practice, qualifying and races

Sunday, August 26

8:00 a.m. Gates open to spectators

9:00 a.m. – 3:45 a.m. Racing Events: Feature Races

The inaugural Bobby Rahal Historic Race weekend will be the first time that the Autobahn Country Club will be open to spectators. The Autobahn Country Club private racing facility is one of North America’s finest new facilities with 21 turns over a 3.56-mile distance. For information on Autobahn Country Club, go to www.autobahncountryclub.net.