Driving Your Racing Dreams
Our Support, Your Goals
Motorsport is a broad spectrum with everything from ride alongs to the triple crown, there’s a place for everyone to enjoy one of the last gladiatorial forums of competition in today’s world, but where to start?
What should you focus on? What are your goals? How much does it cost? How do you go from slow to pro?
The world of racing can be daunting and overwhelming, especially those just starting out or looking to transition from grassroots to more professional organized racing.
Chicago Performance has been operating for over 20 years, with vast experience and success in all levels of motorsport, we’re equipped and prepared to guide you through the world of sportscar racing.
So whether you’re entering the sport and looking for enjoyment from the world’s greatest hobby, or ready to push yourself into the big leagues and chase history, we’re ready for you to set the goals, and let us set the pace.
GETTING
STARTED
The Team Behind The Dream
One of the most important parts of starting your motorsport journey is finding the right team to partner with.
They’ll be the ones you spend your time with, develop you, guide you, and the ones you’ll look to when problems occur, when budget and sponsorship conversations arise, and for when you’re ready to take the next step, to whatever level that may be.
So what does the right team look like, how do they act, what separates them from the hundreds of other race shops supporting sportscar racing? For us, the key difference is in our core values:
P
reparation
Races Are Won Or Lost In
The Shop.
I
ntegrity
Do It Right, Especially When Nobody Sees.
T
ransparency
Honesty & Communication
To A Fault.
P.I.T. P.A.S.S.
P
assion
Love The Sport Above All.
A
ccountability
Own Mistakes. Earn Victories.
S
upport
Behind Every Result Is A Team.
S
uccess
Measured Beyond Trophies.
Proven Through Reputation
Not Just A Statement
The stopwatch never lies, so neither do we. To ourselves, or to those who race with us.
Our core values have become the framework about how we go about our pro racing, with a focus on team culture, performance, and results at the forefront of our decision making.
These values carry through to our customer programs as well. The important distinction between our pro racing and our customer programs is how we set targets & expectations, and how we measure results and performance against that.
Trophies are awarded to top-placed finishers, but more often than not, they don’t tell the story of a race. They don’t speak to the enjoyment, the comraderies, the sportsmanship, nor the growth. A race can be filled with success without even crossing the finish line.
Don’t get us wrong, racing for victory is the core of our pursuit, it’s part of the passion that drives us to show up at every race. So whilst we work hard to collect hardware where possible, we also put our efforts into seeing our version of success through to victory.
THE
PLATFORMS
LMP3
GT3
GT3
GT4
Not Sure Which Platform Is Right For You?
TCR
TC
One-Make
One-Make
The perfect prototype platform built around hobbyists, aspiring racers, and professionals alike. The Ligier JS P325 is our exclusive choice for modern LMP3, with the racecars proven dominance, success, and support. LMP3 ranges from country club enthusiasts all the way up to the Road to Le Mans. This platform is eligible to compete in North America in:
- IMSA VP Racing Sportscar Challenge
- IMSA AirBnB Endurance Challenge
- HSR Prototype Challenge presented by Michelin
- Several Club Racing & Testing Series
- Carbon Monocoque
- Closed-Cockpit
- High Downforce
- Lightweight Design
- Sequential Paddle Shift
- Sprint & Endurance Racing
- Spec ~470 HP V6 TT Engine
- Exceptional Performance Per $
The most proven, competitive, and prolific platform on earth. For 20 years GT3 has been the foundation of sportscar racing. From daring sprints to onslaughts of endurance to leisurely excursions in club racing, no platform offers greater versatility, variety, and performance. This platform is eligible to compete in North America in:
- IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship
- SRO GT World Challenge America
- IMSA VP Racing Sportscar Challenge – GTDX
- SRO GT America – SRO3
- SCCA Trans Am – XGT
- Several Club Racing & Testing Series
- 500-600 HP Performance
- ABS Equipped
- Traction Control Equipped
- Advanced Aero Packages
- Extensive Setup Adjustability
- Manufacturer Supported
- Global Customer Platform
- Premier Global GT Category
GT3’s not so little brother. GT4 has quickly become one of the most popular forms of open racing in the world, often with the highest car counts and manufacturer participation. Often outshone by GT3, however GT4 holds some of the greatest door-to-door racing on earth. This platform is eligible to compete in North America in:
- IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge – GS
- SRO Pirelli GT4 America
- IMSA VP Racing Sportscar Challenge – GSX
- SRO GT America – GT4
- SCCA Trans Am – SGT
- Several Club Racing & Testing Series
- 400-500 HP Performance
- Production-Based Cars
- ABS & TC Equipped
- Reduced Complexity
- Manufacturer Supported
- Driver Development Focused
- Accessible GT Racing
- Natural Ladder To GT3
Touring cars turned up to 11, TCR has quickly become a popular platform amongst racers and manufacturers alike for this approachable and action-packed class. Racing globally from Daytona to the Nürburgring, TCR has the door-to-door competition of TC, with added performance to get you ready for the next step. This platform is eligible to compete in North America in:
- IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge
- SRO TC America
- Several Club Racing & Testing Series
- 300-350 HP Performance
- Turbocharged Engines
- Front-Wheel Drive Layout
- Global Technical Regs
- Cost-Controlled Development
- Competitive Grids
- Touring Car Focused Racing
- Close Wheel-To-Wheel Racing
The lowest cost form of motorsport that we support at Chicago Performance, Touring Cars give racers the chance to cut their teeth with factory-converted streetcars on grand stages. Whether focusing on short sprint formats with lots of track time, or car sharing opportunities with endurance races in mind, TC is a fantastic way to get started in racing. This platform is eligible to compete in North America in:
- IMSA AirBnB Endurance Challenge
- SRO TC America
- Several Club Racing & Testing Series
- 250-350 HP Performance
- Super Production Based
- Accessible Performance Levels
- Reduced Crew Requirements
- Short Sprint Racing Format
- Driver Development Focused
- Entry-Level Professional Racing
- Lowest Barrier To Entry
One-Make racing is the ultimate benchmark. For drivers, for teams, and for manufacturers. The latter using it as a measuring stick each other for their own pride and as a breeding ground for future talent. For the drivers and teams, a chance to complete with equal equipment, where people alone make the difference between victory or defeat. Often serving as support races to the most premier in the world, One-Make racing is the perfect place for the dedicated hobbyist, the driven amateur, or those aspiring to be one of the future greats. This platform offers many different manufacturer sanctioned series. For North America and the racecars we can support:
- 375-650 HP Performance
- Identical Vehicle Specs
- Manufacturer Championships
- Technical Parity Across Grids
- Championship-Focused Racing
- Professional Race Environment
- Best Driver Development Path
- Proven Pathway To GT Racing
- IMSA’s Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America
- IMSA’s Porsche Carrera Cup North America
- USAC’s Porsche Sprint Challenge North America
- USAC’s Porsche Endurance Challenge
- IMSA’s Ford Mustang Challenge
- USAC’s Ford Mustang Cup
- TBA Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo EVO2 Feeder Series
- PCA (Porsche Club of America) Club Racing
WHERE TO
RACE?
We'll Help You Get Started
The hardest parts of any journey is the beginning, and in the world of motorsport it can feel like there’s a million options each with pros and cons, and it can be daunting. Even when we refine the list of options down to what we support and service, you can see it’s still a wide scope from top to bottom of the racing pyramid.
This is where the most important part comes in: you! We need to get to know you, your experience, your goals, and your dreams. Together we can create a comprehensive road map to take you from where you are today, to where you want to be racing. The pace will always be set by you and your comfort level.
So whether you’re looking for help in growing your abilities or managing your weekend club racing, or looking to be pushed by our pro drivers and engineers to your fullest potential as a racing driver, we’ve got the whole spectrum covered. So are you ready to race?