2010 Calendar of Events
The following is a list of events that the DeLorean Midwest Connection will participate in during 2010.
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.
More events are added througout the year. Please check back regularly for updates.
Coming up next…
| Date | Day of the week | Event Description |
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| September 11 |
SAT |
Route 66 Car Show (Berwyn) - Berwyn, Illinois. This is the 20th Anniversary of this show! Located on Ogden Avenue between Oak
Park and Ridgeland. Complete details: http://www.berwynrt66.com
Contact Rich Weissensel if you plan to attend.
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| September 12 |
SUN |
British Car Union Show - Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, Illinois.
Complete details: http://www.britishcarunion.com
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| September 19 |
SUN |
Route 66 Classic Car Show (Chicago) - Chicago, Illinois. This is Chicago's ONLY classic car show on Historic Route 66! Located on Ogden Avenue between Pulaski Road and Hamlin Avenue. Complete details: http://www.carsonroute66.com
Contact Rich Weissensel if you plan to attend.
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| October 17 |
SUN |
Toys for Tots - Cruise to Volo - Volo, Illinois. You may start the cruise from one of three different locations: Bristol, WI, Waukegan, IL, or Rolling Meadows, IL -- all ending with a car show at Volo Auto Museum. Complete details: http://volocars.com/toys.htm
Contact Rich Weissensel if you plan to attend.
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| December 5 |
SUN |
Winter 2010 Brunch - 11:00am-2:00pm - This year's winter brunch will be hosted in downtown Chicago at P.J. Clarke's (Streeterville Location), 302 E. Illinois Street, Chicago, IL 60611.
P.J.'s is conveniently located at the intersection of Columbus and Illinois. Self Parking is available in the same building and is labeled as AMC Self Park (immediately before the large AMC movie theatres).
Check out P.J.'s website for additional location information: www.pjschicago.com
Please RSVP to Jay Steinberg if you plan to attend. |
What has happened in 2010, so far…
| Date | Day of the week | Event Description |
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| Feb 17 |
WEDS |
Membership dues packet will be mailed to all members. Please check your mailboxes and send back your dues during the month of March. |
| Feb 26-28 |
FRI, SAT, SUN |
Back to the Future 25th Anniversary Cast Reunion Screenings - The Hollywood Cinemas in Woodridge and Naperville will be hosting a very special cast reunion during the last weekend of the month. Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, James Tolkan and Claudia Wells will be in attendance throughout the weekend. If you plan on bringing your DeLorean, please RSVP in advance to Rich W.
Movie screenings and festivities will take place at their Woodridge location on Friday and Sunday. Screenings will be at their Naperville location on Saturday. If you're interested in more specifics about this event, check out their website: http://www.atriptothemovies.com
Contact Rich Weissensel for more details. |
| March 13 |
SAT |
2010 St. Patrick's Day Parade - This is the 15th consecutive year that the DMC Club will participate in the annual Chicago St. Pat's Day Parade. 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 |
WEDS |
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 17th. |
| April 18 |
SUN |
Spring 2010 Brunch at The View Restaurant- 10:30am-1:30pm - This Brunch will be held at The View Restaurant at the River Bend Golf Club in Lisle, IL. Cost per adult is $20, Children ages 6-10 $15, Children 5 and under are free. If you're interested in more specifics about this location, check out their website: http://www.riverbendgolfclub.org
Please RSVP to Jay Steinberg if you plan to attend. |
| May 8 |
SAT |
DMC Tech Session - This year's Tech Session will be held at The Car Doctor in Schaumburg, IL from 9am-4pm.
We will have at least one lift available throughout the entire day, so please RSVP and discuss with Bill Schafer if you plan to do work on your DeLorean at the event. Bill can also be reached at: 815-721-9511. This is a great opportunity for oil changes, cooling flushes, door adjustments, and under-car inspections, etc.
Exact street address: 505 Estes Avenue, Schaumburg, IL. This shop is located in an industrial park about 3 short blocks north of the Elgin-O'Hare expressway at the Wright Blvd exit. We held our Fall 2008 Tech Session at this location.
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| June 7 |
MON |
DeLorean Track Day with the Lotus Car Club - 2010 Event I 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. Check out Mark's website for more details: www.MVPTrackTime.com.
Contact Rich Weissensel for signing up.
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| June 17-20 |
THURS, FRI, SAT, SUN |
DeLorean Car Show 2010 (DCS Lexington) -- The 2010 DCS show will be held in Lexington, KY. 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. More details to follow.
To register for the event: http://www.DeLoreanCarShow.com |
| July 3-4 |
SAT, SUN |
Various Holiday Parades -- As in years past, the 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.
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| July 6 |
TUES |
Back to the Future Outdoor Movie Screening -- This screening with take place at the Lisle Community Park Band Shell, 1825 Short St. Lisle, IL 60532. DeLoreans should show up any time after 7:00pm. Actual showtime of the movie is scheduled for 8:30pm. Contact Marty Lick if you plan to attend or require more details.
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| July 12-14 |
MON-WEDS |
Stainless Steel Repair Days! -- Chris Nicholson (Stainless Steel Master) will be in the Chicago area during these days. Time slots are already filling up, so if you're interested in having Chris repair/refinish your car, please contact Rich Weissensel immediately for more details.
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| August 8 |
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 8th 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 9 |
MON |
DeLorean Track Day with the Lotus Car Club - 2010 Event II 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. Check out Mark's website for more details: www.MVPTrackTime.com.
Contact Rich Weissensel for signing up.
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| August 20-21 |
FRI, SAT |
Woodward Dream Cruise 2010 - The 16th Annual Woodward Dream Cruise near Detroit, MI (this will be a multi-club event) - Note: Location details are still being finalized for DeLorean club participation. More details will be posted as the date approaches.
Check out the official Woodward website for additional information: http://www.woodwarddreamcruise.com
Please RSVP to Rich Weissensel if you plan to attend. |
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