2008 Calendar of Events
The following is a list of events that the DeLorean Midwest Connection will participate in during 2008.
For other car related events, please check this comprehensive list of Illinois Car Shows: http://www.carshownews.com
For further information on any of these events contact Rich Weissensel at
rich~at~deloreanmidwest_._com.
What’s coming up next…
| Date | Day of the week | Event Description |
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| August 18 |
MON |
DeLorean Track Day with the Lotus Car Club at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois -- Mark "Feff" Pfeffer from Lotus Ltd. has taken the track events private and now runs them via a company called MVP Track Time. Mark just launched the new website called: www.MVPTrackTime.com.
Contact Rich Weissensel for signing up.
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| August 22 |
FRI |
Bobby Rahal Historics British Car Show at Autobahn Country Club - We have been invited to display our cars with other British show cars and race cars and have the opportunity to drive our DeLoreans in a parade lap around the entire 3.56 mile course. DMC Club members who bring a DeLorean will be given free admission.
Check out their website for additional information: http://www.autobahnhistorics.com
Please RSVP to Rich Weissensel if you plan to attend so that he can forward over the special sponsor website to place your DMC club invitation RSVP. |
| September TBD |
SAT |
Fall Tech Session - This year's Fall Tech Session information will be posted shortly. |
| September 6 |
SAT |
Downtown Elgin Car and AFV Show - Back to the Future Theme - Cool Cars from the PAST, New Cars for the FUTURE
- 9am to 3pm, Civic Center Parking Lot next to City Hall, Corner of Highland & Douglas Sts.
Check out their website for driving directions and additional location information: http://www.elgincarshow.org/
Please RSVP to Rich Weissensel if you plan to bring a DeLorean to the event. |
| September 7 |
SUN |
British Car Union Show - Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, Illinois.
Complete details: http://www.britishcarunion.com
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| September 7 |
SUN |
Village of Killdeer 50th Birthday Car Show - Show will be held in the parking lot of The Shops of Kildeer at Rand Road and Long Grove Road
Complete details: Kildeer Car Show
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September 23 |
TUES |
Milwaukee Brewers Custom and Classic Car Night - Milwaukee Brewers have organized a special date at Miller Park dedicated to custom and classic car collectors. The following link provided with allow any one to purchase 1/2 price Brewers tickets for 9/23/08. Make certain to use the password: car
Complete details and registration:Register and Purchase Discounted Tickets -- Password = car
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| October 17-19 |
FRI, SAT, SUN |
Gilmore Museum Multi-Club DMC Event - **DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED to October 17-19** - Members of multiple DeLorean clubs plan to attend the Gilmore Museum near the Kalamazoo, MI area.
See the Ohio DMC club website for more information. http://www.ohiodeloreans.com/events.htm |
| October 26 |
SUN |
Fall Folliage Driving Tours - Location Specifics To Be Announced. See the following map for general driving path: Fall 2008 Driving Tour Map
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| December 7 |
SUN |
Winter Brunch - Location Specifics To Be Announced.
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What's happened in 2008, so far…
| Date | Day of the week | Event Description |
|---|
| March 15 |
SAT |
2008 St. Patrick's Day Parade - As in the past 12 years, the DMC Club will participate in the annual St. Pat's Day Parade in Chicago, IL. RSVP in advance, if you plan to participate. If you're interested in more specifics about this parade, check out their website: http://www.chicagostpatsparade.com
Contact Rich Weissensel for more details. |
| March 31 |
MON |
Membership dues renewal deadline! After this day, dues are subject to the late fee published in the renewal packets sent out by mail on February 18th. |
| April 6 |
SUN |
Spring 2008 Brunch - 11:00am-1:30pm - This year's brunch will be hosted at Bridie McKenna's Pub, 254 Green Bay Road, Highwood, IL 60040.
Check out their website for driving directions and additional location information: www.bridiemckennasirishpub.com
Please RSVP to Jay Steinberg if you plan to attend. |
| May 3 |
SAT |
Spring Tech Session - This year's Spring Tech Session will be a "light" maintenance event hosted at DMC Midwest in Crystal Lake. Please contact Dave or Julee Swingle at DMC Midwest, (815) 459-6439, to RSVP for this event. |
| June 12-15 |
THURS, FRI, SAT, SUN |
DeLorean Car Show 2008 (DCS 2008) -- The 2008 DCS will be held in Gettysberg, PA. More details are listed on the DeLorean Car Show website. As this event approaches, we will send out information for local traveling caravans and possible transport options. See our club website for more information.
To register for the event: http://www.deloreancarshow.com |
July 4-6 |
FRI, SAT, SUN |
Various Holiday Parades -- As in years past, DeLorean Midwest Connection will appear in various Fourth of July parades in the Chicagoland area. Different options will be posted here as the date approaches. Contact Rich Weissensel for more details. |
| August 3 |
SUN |
Back to the Future at Marcus Theatre in Orland Park, IL - Marcus Theatre will be hosting a special screening of the original Back to the Future movie at 9:30pm on August 3rd at their Orland Park location: 16350 South LaGrange Road, Orland Park IL, 60462
Check out their website for driving directions and additional location information: http://www.marcustheatres.com
Please RSVP to Rich Weissensel if you plan to bring a DeLorean to the event. |
| August 3 |
SUN |
Pre-Back to the Future BBQ at Tom and Cory Sedor's - 3pm-7pm - Tom and Cory have graciously offered to host a pre-BTTF picnic/BBQ at their home in Orland Park (just minutes from the theatre).
Please RSVP to Rich Weissensel if you plan to attend the BBQ for the exact address. |
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