Blackhawk Farms Raceway

What Blackhawk Farms Raceway does

Blackhawk Farms Raceway operates a private 1.95-mile, 7-turn road course on 216 acres in South Beloit, Illinois, situated on the Illinois-Wisconsin border within 90 miles of Chicago and Milwaukee. Founded in 1967 and designed by racing legend Jerry Dunbar, the facility is owned and operated by Blackhawk Farms Raceway LLC with 1-10 employees. The core product is high-performance driving and riding experiences, including automotive track days, motorcycle track days, pre-race test and tune sessions, and the annual Corvette Oktoberfest. Sanctioning bodies and enthusiast clubs (SCCA, ASRA, PCA Chicago Region, MCSCC, CRA, AHRMA, Motovid, Badger Bimmers, Northwoods Shelby) host recurring events at the facility, providing a steady event calendar.

The business earns revenue through a mix of participant fees — typically around $375 per automotive track day and $250-$300 for specialized events like the Corvette track day — alongside event hosting fees paid by sanctioning organizations, garage and equipment rentals, merchandise sales through an online shop, and on-site concession income (Cafe' Fastee). Distribution is overwhelmingly direct and regional: customers register online, drive to the facility, and consume services on-site. A differentiator is the on-site Blackhawk Farms Airport (FAA identifier LL89), a 2000 x 100 ft grass airstrip that allows pilots to fly in for races. Marketing is conducted through the company website, Facebook, email, and through partner-club channels.

The business model is asset-heavy and operator-led: a single physical track drives essentially all revenue, with a 2025 full repaving underscoring the centrality of the surface to the operating thesis. There is no external funding, no public reporting, and no institutional ownership identified; the company is privately held by Blackhawk Farms Raceway LLC. Growth, to the extent it exists, is incremental and tied to calendar density, partner relationships, and ancillary services, rather than geographic or product expansion.

Name

Blackhawk Farms Raceway

Legal name

Blackhawk Farms Raceway LLC

Website

https://blackhawkfarms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Blackhawk Farms Raceway is a private 1.95-mile, 7-turn road course on the Illinois-Wisconsin border, hosting automotive and motorcycle track days, racing events, and club rentals for enthusiast drivers, riders, and regional motorsport organizations from the Chicago and Milwaukee markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motorsport Racing Facility

NAICS

Racetracks (711212)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)

akta.pro primary industry

Race Tracks, Circuits & Motorsport Venues (MPAKAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Motorsports Events (F1, NASCAR, Rally, Moto) (MPAGAMAD)

Keywords

• Motorsport racing facility
• Automotive track days
• Motorcycle track days
• Road racing circuit
• Private racing venue

Headquarters

HQ city

South Beloit

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Track Day Fees: Charges participants fees to drive their vehicles on the track during organized automotive and motorcycle track days. Pricing varies by event type.
2. Event Hosting: Hosts sanctioned racing events for various motorsport organizations (SCCA, ASRA, PCA, etc.) who rent the facility for their events.
3. Garage & Equipment Rentals: Rents garage spaces to participants for storage during events and provides equipment such as helmet rentals.
4. Merchandise Sales: Sells branded apparel (t-shirts, hoodies, caps), decals, and memorabilia through online shop.
5. Concessions: Operates Cafe' Fastee food concessions, providing meals included with track day registrations and available for purchase at events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Blackhawk Farms Raceway operates a 1.95-mile, 7-turn private road course on 216 acres in South Beloit, Illinois, hosting automotive and motorcycle track days, pre-race test and tune sessions, and sanctioned racing events for drivers and riders of all skill levels. The facility also rents garage and gear space, operates Cafe' Fastee concessions, sells branded merchandise, and provides an on-site private airstrip (LL89) for visiting pilots.

Product overview

Blackhawk Farms Raceway is a 1.95-mile, 7-turn private circuit racetrack offering a comprehensive motorsports experience. The core offering centers on automotive and motorcycle track days, pre-race test and tune sessions, and sanctioned racing events. The facility provides ancillary services including garage rentals, on-site camping, and a private airport. Track days serve all skill levels from novice to advanced drivers and riders, with organizations like ASRA, Motovid, SCCA, and various car clubs hosting events. The company also operates an online merchandise shop selling branded apparel and track decals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BFR Automotive Track Days Full-day driving experiences for all skill levels from beginners to seasoned veterans, with novice groups led by experienced instructors and intermediate/advanced groups for solo track time; includes up to five on-track sessions and lunch from Cafe' Fastee concessions.
• Motorcycle Track Days Motorcycle track day events offering riding experiences for all skill levels, organized by experienced providers including ASRA, Motovid, Sportbike Track Time, and ZARS, with grouped run sessions (e.g., Blue/Green/Orange/Yellow by Motovid).
• Pre-Race Test and Tune Days Test and tune events for race cars held before major racing events, allowing licensed racers to prepare with practice sessions; limited to 6 crew per registered driver, with 3-4 run groups based on participation.
• Corvette Track Day Dedicated auto track day solely for Chevrolet Corvette vehicles, featuring novice, intermediate, and advanced groupings with touring sessions allowing passengers and lunch included.
• Auto Racing Events Wheel-to-wheel racing competitions organized by various sanctioning bodies including SCCA, MCSCC, and car brand enthusiast clubs held at the facility.
• Motorcycle Racing Events Motorcycle road racing competitions including CRA Central Roadracing Association, AHRMA historic racing, and ASRA events held at the facility.
• Garage and Gear Rentals Rental services for garage space and gear at the track facility, protecting vehicles from weather elements during events, plus helmet and equipment rentals.
• Blackhawk Farms Airport (LL89) Private on-site airstrip with grass runway for small planes, featuring a 2000 x 100 ft turf runway 9/27, free to use, traffic advisory 122.9, available for pilots flying in to watch racing events.
• Apparel and Merchandise Branded merchandise including t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, decals, and other BFR logo items available through the online shop.

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Porsche Club of America Chicago RegioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPCA Chicago Region hosts regular HPDE (High Performance Driving Experience) events at Blackhawk Farms. The club brings dedicated Porsche enthusiasts to the track multiple times per year, providing recurring event revenue and a built-in customer base.
• ASRA (American Superbike Racing Association)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorASRA hosts motorcycle track days and racing events at the facility, bringing competitive road racing to the track multiple times per season with their American Superbike Racing events.
• Sports Car Club of America (SCCA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSCCA sanctions multiple events at Blackhawk Farms including Track Night in America, divisional races, and club races organized by local SCCA regions (Milwaukee, Blackhawk Valley, Chicago).
• Badger Bimmers Chapter BMW Car Club of AmericaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBMW enthusiasts club hosts driver education days at the track, bringing BMW owners for HPDE events several times per year.
• Central Roadracing Association (CRA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCRA, the Midwest's premier motorcycle roadracing club since 1970, hosts competitive motorcycle racing events at the facility. Non-profit organization run by volunteers providing affordable racing opportunities.
• American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAHRMA brings historic motorcycle racing to the track, hosting events featuring vintage motorcycles. The organization has over 3000 members and is the largest historic racing group in North America.
• Midwestern Council Sports Car Clubs (MCSCC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMCSCC organizes Summer Sizzle and Championship Weekend events at Blackhawk Farms, serving the Madison Sports Car Club and other regional clubs in the midwest.
• MotovidcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMotovid.com organizes All Levels Track Days with four experience-based groups (Blue/Green/Orange/Yellow), providing structured motorcycle track experiences for riders of all skill levels multiple times per season.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course: Road course in Lexington, Ohio, hosting SCCA, AMA, and IMSA events plus public track days. Similar Midwest road-course business model with broader professional series programming layered onto the same HPDE and club-racing base.
• New Jersey Motorsports Park: Private motorsport complex in Millville, New Jersey, with road courses and karting hosting club racing, HPDE, and spectator events. Closely comparable independent facility operating on club rental and public track-day revenue model.
• Road America: Private 4+ mile road course in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, hosting amateur and professional car and motorcycle events including SCCA, AMA, and club racing. Same Midwest private-circuit business model, overlapping sanctioning-body customers, and similar enthusiast track-day pricing structure.
• Autobahn Country Club: Private motorsport country club in Joliet, Illinois, with road course and member facilities hosting track days, club racing, and driver education. Same in-state competitive set with overlapping SCCA and PCA club programming and shared Chicago-area enthusiast base.
• VIRginia International Raceway: Private 3.27-mile road course in Alton, Virginia, offering track days, club racing, and SCCA/IMSA events. Comparable independent circuit with similar club-rental programming and on-site hospitality amenities.
• Brainerd International Raceway: Privately operated motorsport complex in Brainerd, Minnesota, with road course and drag strip hosting SCCA, NASA, and club events. Same private Midwestern operator profile with mixed auto and motorcycle programming.
• Gingerman Raceway: Private 2.1-mile road course in South Haven, Michigan, offering HPDE, club racing, and track-day rentals. Closely comparable independent Midwest private circuit with similar club-anchor programming model.
• Lime Rock Park: Private 1.5-mile road course in Lakeville, Connecticut, hosting IMSA, SCCA, and club events plus track days. Comparable independent Northeast road course with the same combination of spectator racing and enthusiast track-day programming.
• Putnam Park Road Course: Private 1.78-mile road course in Mount Meridian, Indiana, focused on HPDE and club racing events. Comparable small private road course with similar club-rental event economics and novice-to-advanced participant mix.

Broad incumbents

• Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Iconic large-scale motorsport venue in Speedway, Indiana, hosting IndyCar, NASCAR, and major motorcycle events. Operates in the same Midwest motorsport ecosystem but at a vastly larger scale focused on professional spectator racing rather than enthusiast track days.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/blackhawkfarms
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blackhawk-farms-raceway

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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