Blackhawk farms

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Blackhawk Farms
BHF, The Farms
Facility statistics
Location	15538 Prairie Rd. South Beloit, Illinois
Broke ground
Opened	1956
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Current dimensions
Track shape	road course
Track length	1.95 miles
Track banking	varies

Blackhawk Farms is a 1.95 Mile private circuit racetrack located in South Beloit, Illinois located on the border between Wisconsin and Illinois. The track was established nearly 50 years ago, almost as long as historical Road America located in nearby Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. The track is a favorite of the SCCA, Midwest Council, VSCDA, SVRA and other local and national racing orgnizations.

Blackhawk's marshy soil makes for an interesting track configuration. With the paddock on the inside of the track, and the inability to either dig a tunnel or build a bridge, all traffic must cross over the physical track itself. When arriving at the race track, after check in, competitors and spectators alike will often find themselves waiting for the track gates to open and allow passage.

[edit] History of Track

• Blackhawk Farms Raceway was designed and built by Tito Nappi, a Corvette driver and local contractor, with the first race held in 1967.

[edit] Reference List

http://www.na-motorsports.com/Tracks/IL/Blackhawk.html