Autobahn Country Club

What Autobahn Country Club does

Autobahn Country Club is a privately held motorsports complex and membership club operating on a 350-acre site at 3795 Centerpoint Way in Joliet, Illinois, approximately 45 miles southwest of Chicago. Founded in 2004 by Mark Basso and led by CEO and co-founder Tim O'Donnell, the facility comprises three purpose-built road courses (North Circuit 1.46 miles, South Circuit 2.1 miles, Full Circuit 3.56 miles with 19 turns), a 0.521-mile Kart Circuit Autobahn with 14 feet of elevation change, a 3-acre skid pad, an off-road course, five on-site race shops, and a 4,000 sq ft clubhouse venue. The club operates what it describes as the country's largest member racing series across multiple classes including Spec Miata, GT Challenge, Radical Cup, Wings-n-Things, and Chase Race.

The company generates revenue across three membership tiers (Full Club at $60,000 initiation plus $7,200 annual dues, Social Membership at $6,200 annual dues, and Karting Membership) and a structured portfolio of paid programs including the Driver Academy (Autobahn Rush $249, Sprint XP $539, Performance Drive $789, APEX 1-3 $1,089-$1,559, Race School $1,995), Teen Driver Safety ($469), Advanced Law Enforcement Driving Skills ($459), and six corporate event packages ($163-$789 per driver). Supporting infrastructure includes a 25+ vehicle Performance Fleet sourced from Toyota, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and Lexus under exclusive OEM partnerships, plus on-site race shops operated by Havoc Motorsport, Fall-Line Motorsports, Eurosport, Team Stradale, and Advanced Autosports. Sponsorship and corporate relationships span automotive OEMs and Fortune 500 enterprise clients including McDonald's, Comcast Business, Fifth Third Bank, New York Jets, Owens Corning, and United Health.

Name

Autobahn Country Club

Legal name

Autobahn Country Club, L.L.C

Website

https://autobahncc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Autobahn Country Club operates a 350-acre private motorsports complex in Joliet, Illinois, serving HNW driving enthusiasts, families, corporate clients, and OEMs through multi-tier memberships, driver training, racing leagues, and corporate events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motorsports and Racing Club Services

NAICS

Racetracks (711212)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Motorsports Tracks & Racing Facilities (MPAKAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Motorsports Fan Engagement & Membership Programs (Series/Team-Owned) (MPAKAGAI)

Keywords

• Motorsports facility
• Racing driver training
• Corporate event venue
• Private racing club
• Driving instruction programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Joliet

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Full Club Membership: Premium membership offering unlimited track time, karting access, member racing series participation, lunchtime touring, clubhouse access, real estate opportunities, and corporate event discounts. Includes immediate family coverage up to age 27. Annual recurring revenue model.
2. Social Membership: More accessible membership tier with one month unlimited track time, unlimited karting, lunchtime touring access, social events, and corporate discounts. Lower annual dues than full membership.
3. Karting Membership: Family karting membership providing unlimited kart track time, private driving instruction for ages 6+, Kart Racing League participation, and discounts on driving programs.
4. Driver Academy Programs: One-time fee programs including Autobahn Rush ($249), Sprint XP ($539), Performance Drive ($789), APEX Series ($1,089-$1,559), Race School ($1,995), Teen Driver Safety ($469), and Law Enforcement Training ($459). Professional instruction, track time, and meals included.
5. Corporate Event Hosting: Corporate group events and team building programs starting at $119/person. Programs include Autobahn Experience, GR Xperience, Autocross Competition, Touring Sessions, and Kart Racing. Catering and hospitality services included.
6. Track Rental: Rental of track facilities (North, South, Full Track, Kart Track, Skid Pad, Off-Road Course) and paddock/exhibition spaces to third-party organizers and event partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Autobahn Country Club operates a 350-acre motorsports complex featuring three road courses, a karting circuit, a skid pad, and an off-road course. The company's primary offerings are tiered memberships (Full Club, Social, Karting) granting track access, professional driver training programs from introductory (Autobahn Rush) through SCCA-accredited racing school, member racing series, family karting leagues, and corporate event hosting with full-service catering and hospitality.

Product overview

Autobahn Country Club is a premier motorsports community offering a multi-tiered membership platform centered on three world-class road circuits (North Circuit 1.46 miles, South Circuit 2.1 miles, Full Circuit 3.56 miles) and Kart Circuit Autobahn (.521 miles). The portfolio comprises three membership tiers (Full Club, Social, and Karting) providing graded access to tracks, performance fleet vehicles, racing series, and club amenities. Driver development programs include Autobahn Rush, Sprint XP, Performance Drive, and the three-tier Advanced Performance Series (APEX 1-3), plus specialized Teen Driver Safety and Law Enforcement training. Racing programs span Member Racing Series (Spec Miata, GT Challenge, Radical Cup, Wings-n-Things, Chase Race) and the Ignite Kart Racing League. Corporate event offerings include six distinct programs from GR Xperience to Kart Racing. Supporting infrastructure includes five onsite race shops, a 4,000 sq ft clubhouse venue, and real estate opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Driver Academy: Professional driving instruction and training programs including Autobahn Rush, Sprint XP, Performance Drive, and Advanced Performance Series.
• Kart Circuit Autobahn
• Autobahn Clubhouse
• Autobahn Race Haus
• Member Racing Series

Products and services

• Full Club Membership Premium membership offering unlimited access to all race tracks, karting circuit, performance fleet vehicles for lunchtime touring, member racing series participation, and club social events. Includes immediate family coverage up to age 27, real estate opportunities, and access to five onsite race shops. Initiation fee $60,000 with $7,200 annual dues.
• Social Membership Entry-level membership providing one month of unlimited track time, unlimited karting access, lunchtime touring sessions, social events, and corporate discounts. Annual dues $6,200 with no initiation fee, designed to make the club more accessible.
• Karting Membership Family karting membership offering unlimited access to Kart Circuit Autobahn, participation in the Ignite Kart Racing League for ages 6+, private driving instruction, discounts on driving programs, kart storage, and maintenance and repair services.
• Autobahn Rush Three-hour adrenaline experience combining on-track driving in high-performance vehicles with high-speed karting at Kart Circuit Autobahn, where karts reach 55 mph. Includes classroom session. Priced at $249 per person.
• Autobahn Sprint XP Half-day program where participants drive their own car on the track with classroom coaching, open lapping on the 1.46-mile North Circuit, and a timed autocross competition. Includes buffet dinner and awards ceremony. Priced at $539.
• Performance Drive Full-day 7.5-hour program progressing from classroom to racing line with skid-car drills, autocross, lead/follow track sessions. Qualifier for Advanced Performance Series. Priced at $789.
• Advanced Performance Series (APEX) Three-tier advanced coaching program requiring Performance Drive completion: APEX 1 ($1,089, mid-day immersive), APEX 2 ($1,169, half-day with in-car video analysis), APEX 3 ($1,559, full-day progressing to GR86 Cup Cars).
• Autobahn Racing School SCCA-accredited two-day intensive racing school covering vehicle dynamics, passing drills, practice races, qualifying strategies, race craft, and rain racing. Requires Performance Drive Level 3 or equivalent track experience. Priced at $1,995 with rentals available.
• Teen Driver Safety Program Full-day safety training for teen drivers covering skid-car control, accident avoidance, threshold braking, parking drills, and basic car maintenance including tire changes. Uses Toyota vehicles exclusively. Priced at $469.
• Advanced Law Enforcement Driving Skills One-day specialized program for law enforcement departments covering emergency braking, collision avoidance, skidding on slick surfaces, slalom and backing drills, and real-world scenario simulations. Priced at $459.
• Member Racing Series The country's largest member racing series with multiple classes including Spec Miata, GT Challenge (five groups by horsepower-to-weight ratio), Autobahn Radical Cup Challenge (presented by Team Stradale), Wings-n-Things (open-wheel), and Chase Race (Pro and Sportsman). 2026 schedule announced.
• Ignite Kart Racing League Affordable entry-level karting program with Briggs Racing factory-sealed engines and Margay Racing chassis. Classes include Ignite Wildcat (ages 6-8), Ignite K2 (8-12), Ignite K3 (12+), Ignite Senior (15+), Ignite Masters (30+), and KA100 Junior/Senior.
• Corporate Event Programs Six distinct corporate event experiences: Autobahn GR Xperience ($789, Toyota-exclusive), The Autobahn Experience (half-day with multiple vehicles), Autobahn Rush Group Edition ($425, up to 40 guests), Autobahn Autocross ($399, timed competition), Autobahn Touring ($199, pace car-led), and Autobahn Kart Racing ($163, 50 mph CRG karts). Includes catering and hospitality.
• Lunchtime Touring Members-only daily 12:10-12:40 PM program offering drive experience in the Performance Fleet vehicles including BMW M4, BMW M5, Corvette Z06, Corvette E-Ray, and Lexus LC500. Pace car-led sessions at 50-55 mph without helmets.
• Onsite Race Shops Five on-site race shops providing car maintenance, race day prep, tire sales (Hoosier, Yokohama), engine rebuilds, tuning, race car builds, fabrication, chassis dyno, engine dyno, and trackside support. Operated by Havoc Motorsport, Fall-Line Motorsports, Eurosport, Team Stradale, and Advanced Autosports.
• Autobahn Clubhouse 4,000 sq ft event venue featuring member concierge services, timing and scoring systems, remote workspace, Autobahn store, bar and restaurant (Tuesday-Sunday), multiple TVs including 6ft x 13ft Matrix Systems, and indoor exhibition space for events.
• Full Circuit Combined North and South circuits totaling 3.56 miles with 40 ft track width, 1,850 ft longest straight, and 19 turns (11 right, 8 left).
• North Circuit 1.46-mile road course with 1,237 ft longest straight and 9 turns (6 right, 3 left), featuring a Parabolica-style final turn and multiple lines through esses.
• South Circuit 2.1-mile technical circuit with 15 turns (9 right, 6 left), featuring multi-apex combinations, double entry turns, high-speed sweeping turn 4, and a long back straight.
• Kart Circuit Autobahn 0.521-mile dedicated karting facility with two hairpin turns, downhill sweeper, 8-degree sweeper, four-turn switchback, 650-ft straightaway, 14 ft of elevation changes, and four additional track configurations. Operated as Kart Circuit Autobahn (KCA), a wholly owned subsidiary.

Quantifiable outcome

• Country's largest member racing series
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ToyotacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive sponsor of Autobahn Driver Academy. Provides vehicles including Toyota GR86 and GR Corolla for driver programs. GR Xperience program exclusively uses Toyota GR vehicles. Teen Driver Safety program utilizes Toyota vehicles for instruction.
• BMWcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPerformance fleet provider supplying BMW M4, M5, and M5 Competition vehicles for driving programs and touring sessions. Listed as automotive partner and sponsor.
• CadillaccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPerformance fleet provider supplying Cadillac vehicles for driving programs and corporate events. Listed as automotive partner.
• ChevroletcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPerformance fleet provider supplying Chevrolet vehicles including Corvette Z06 and E-Ray for driving programs. Listed as automotive partner.
• LexuscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPerformance fleet provider supplying Lexus LC500 vehicles for driving programs and corporate events. Listed as automotive partner.
• PorscheminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPorsche Club of America hosts events at Autobahn facility. Eurosport specializing in Porsche vehicles provides on-site race shop services.
• FerrariminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as automotive partner and sponsor. Fall-Line Motorsports specializes in Ferrari race car preparation and support.
• FordminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as automotive partner and sponsor.
• Havoc MotorsportcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOn-site race shop established 1974. Full-service race car prep, travel race team specializing in Pro Formula Mazdas, Ligier F3. Offers trackside service, driving instruction, Hoosier tire dealer for Autobahn.
• Fall-Line MotorsportscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOn-site race shop specializing in BMW, Ferrari, Mercedes, Porsche race cars. Full-service preparation, transportation, engineering, coaching. Multiple championships in IMSA and SCCA. Supports Autobahn members with race car prep, brake changes, diagnostics, body repair.
• EurosportcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOn-site race shop specializing in Porsche vehicles. Hoosier tire distributor. Services include engine development, DTS engine dynamometer, Dynapack chassis dynamometer, Motec systems, transmission rebuilding, complete race car builds, trackside support.
• Team StradalecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOn-site race shop providing Hawkeye Digital Alignment, storage, corner balancing, tire repair, wheel balancing. Oil/lube services, racecar setup, kart repair, safety system installation. Midwest distributor for Radical Racecars.
• Advanced AutosportsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOn-site race shop specializing in race car building and preparation. Offers arrive and drive services, rental cars, engine and suspension tuning, trackside support, transport for race cars.
• NASA (National Auto Sport Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor event partner hosting HPDE, Time Trial, Sprint Racing, Endurance Racing events at Autobahn. NASA HPDE & Racing events held multiple times per year.
• SCCA (Sports Car Club of America)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCCA-accredited racing school at Autobahn. SCCA Time Attack Challenge events hosted at facility. Major sanctioning body partner.
• Lucas OilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent partner. On-site Sunoco Fuel Station with three octanes of unleaded fuel (93, 98, 104) plus 110 Sunoco Race Fuel available by pre-order.
• 24 Hours of LemonsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEndurance car racing series for $500 cars. Hosts events at Autobahn including test days and race weekends.
• Sportbike Track TimeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMotorcycle track day provider hosting events at Autobahn. Open to all levels from beginner to advanced with coaching available.
• GPS Track TimeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMidwest HPDE provider hosting noncompetitive track time events at Autobahn. Features GPS data acquisition units with custom analysis reports.
• Porsche Club of AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChicago chapter hosts driving events at Autobahn South track. Open to sport cars that pass tech inspection.
• ChampSchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMotorcycle riding school hosting 2-day programs at Autobahn. Provides Yamaha fleet for arrive-and-ride experience with Dainese safety gear.
• Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills ResortminorOthersPreferred hotel partner offering exclusive discounts to Autobahn members and guests. Located at 3500 Midwest Road Oak Brook, IL.
• Holiday Inn Joliet SouthwestminorOthersPreferred hotel partner offering 12% discount on Best Available Rate to Autobahn guests. Located at 1471 Rock Creek Blvd, Joliet, IL.
• Home2 Suites JolietminorOthersPreferred hotel partner offering 15% discount on best available rate to Autobahn guests. Hilton brand property.
• TownePlace Suites JolietminorOthersPreferred hotel partner offering 10% discount using corporate code 'ABF'. Marriott brand property.
• Hampton Inn Joliet I-80minorOthersPreferred hotel partner offering 10% discount on hotel stays plus 10% food discount coupons. Code: 'AUTOBAHN'.
• Tru by Hilton Joliet PlainfieldminorOthersPreferred hotel partner offering 12% discount on best available rate to Autobahn guests. Hilton brand property.
• Wingate by Wyndham JolietminorOthersPreferred hotel partner using rate code 'LKAC' for Autobahn discounts. Wyndham brand property.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Spring Mountain Motor Resort & Country Club: Private motorsports country club in Pahrump, NV with multi-configuration road course, trackside villas, performance driving school, and member racing series. Same mix of membership, racing series, and event hosting as Autobahn.
• Virginia International Raceway: Multi-configuration road course in Alton, VA offering track rentals, member paddock programs, driving school, and corporate events. Comparable motorsports complex with event hosting and driving instruction.
• Monticello Motor Club: Private motorsports country club in Monticello, NY offering track access via membership, residential real estate, and event programming. Closest analog business model to Autobahn: tiered membership plus corporate events plus member racing.
• Bondurant High Performance Driving School: Performance driving school in Chandler, AZ with private road course, OEM partnerships, and corporate training programs. Closest comparable driver academy and OEM partnership stack.
• Palmer Motorsports Park: Newer private motorsports park in Palmer, MA designed for member and event use, positioning as an east-coast counterpart to Autobahn's Midwest motorsports club offering.
• Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course: Midwest road course complex offering track rentals, driving schools, and racing events within Autobahn's geographic catchment. Direct regional competitor for member and corporate motorsports spend.
• Thermal Club: Private motorsports club and residential community in Coachella Valley, CA with multiple road courses, karting, corporate events, and real estate. Directly comparable premium membership motorsports club model.
• Lime Rock Park: Historic road course in Lakeville, CT operating public and private events, driving schools, and corporate programs. Comparable motorsports venue with road course plus driver development programs.

Broad incumbents

• BMW Performance Center: OEM-operated driving experience facility in Spartanburg, SC providing performance driving programs, vehicle tours, and corporate events. Comparable premium OEM-branded driving experience business that Autobahn competes against for corporate bookings.
• Porsche Experience Centers: OEM-operated driving experience facilities in Atlanta and Los Angeles combining performance driving instruction with corporate events. Compares on the OEM-anchored corporate driving experience offering, though Autobahn is multi-OEM and private.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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