Autobahn CC Joliet IL

[Scelto]

Search found me a few threads, but nothing concrete on the question I have. I found the detailed "track setup" thread, but plan to run completely stock as it's my first time ever near a track, so...

Has anyone here done a "Sprint" or "Performance Drive" day at the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet (Autobahn Event Calendar - Autobahn Country Club

I live in the Western suburbs of Chicago and am really tempted to take my M3LR+ to one of their learning events.

I spoke with them via email and they don't have on-site charging beyond 110v, so there's no real opportunity to top off during the day. Looking at Plugshare and Chargepoint maps I couldn't even see any obviously reliable level 2 chargers close enough to pop over during lunch or something either, so I guess I am stuck with whatever I arrive with.

Charging at Bolingbrook SC I reckon I can start the day with 85-88% charge and would want to leave with about 20% to have no stress about making it back to Bolingbrook, or perhaps even home.

So if you've done this - or something comparable - I have some questions for you

• Did you find that the power drop-off (power vs SoC) was noticeable as SoC reduced over the day? Did it affect your "fun factor"?
• How much power (% of battery / KWh) did you actually use on the track time? I'd hate to have to drop off early due to charge.
• What did you do for track day insurance? The one and only quote I've had so far was over $700 - about twice the cost of the track day ticket.

Thanks for any help!

 

[Zippy_EV]

On a 2 mile course I have found that beginners *might* be able to do 4-5 20-30 minute sessions but are better off supercharging over lunch (after the first two 20 minute sessions. An advanced driver can use approximately double the battery of a beginning driver per mile. E.g. 40 minutes of beginner driving will leave 60-70 percent of the battery remaining the first morning whereas an advanced driver will be down to 30 percent.

I haven't tried Autobahn in a Tesla (but have driven gas cars there.) Assuming you're doing the full 3.56 mile course LOTS of battery would be consumed. Until there is a supercharger in Joliet I'd recommend skipping events there (or be willing to accept a 1/2 day of driving and be happy if you get more.)

Also be aware that as a beginner the M3LR+ *might* have enough brakes (pads) but will certainly not once you get further down the learning path.