British Car Festival in Des Plaines, IL - LotusTalk

dasmoofler · 06-24-2009, 02:04 PM

Just thought I would spread the word.
It's September 13th.

British Car Festival Information Page

Moto44 · 06-24-2009, 03:29 PM

I got the invitation in the mail yesterday. I put in on my calendar as a possibility.

ML1media · 06-24-2009, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dasmoofler

Just thought I would spread the word.
It's September 13th.

British Car Festival Information Page

You ARE the master over UNDERSELL, john.

These shows are outrageous. The one last fall (in Palos) was tremendous and the one there the previous year was completely off the hook.
ROWS and rows of Jags, Lotus, Austins, Astons, Rolls, MG, Jensens + Healys (together and sep), and a WHOLE bunch of Brit marques most have either forgotten or never heard of.

We should organize our own effort around this event.

john m

dasmoofler · 09-06-2009, 08:36 AM

Bumpity bump bump.

Moto44 · 09-06-2009, 08:53 AM

It's also important to note that there is a gymkhana and rally on Saturday, September 12th being held the day before, in conjunction with the British Auto Festival.
Donald M. Healey Rally
British Car Union Home Page

It sounds like they would like it if you email them to say you'll be attending, but you can definitely just show up, pay, and drive.

I'm attending Saturday and Sunday, anyone else?

PhlypSide · 09-06-2009, 09:48 AM

das: Thanks for the reminder! I am planning on going to BCU.

stinkyonion · 09-06-2009, 09:52 AM

Doh! Im working all weekend.

ace · 09-06-2009, 11:53 AM

I'll be at the BCU on Sunday, but won't make the rally on Saturday.

dasmoofler · 09-06-2009, 05:47 PM

Went to Blackhawk Farms today to watch MVP's track day. I was surprised to only see only one lonely Exige there. He didn't have any trouble staying out in front of the Ferrari, though.

Pandora · 09-07-2009, 05:08 PM

I'll pass the event info on at the Northern Indiana British Car Club meeting tomorrow night.

Moto44 · 09-12-2009, 06:09 AM

I'm passing on the gymkhana this morning, but will be heading out for the road rally that begins at noon today.

So who all is going to the British Car Festival tomorrow at Oakton Community College in Des Plaines?

Attending:
Ace - Steve
dasmoofler - John
dwkoski - Dave
jcs - Josh
ML1media - John
Moto44 - Todd
Phlypside - Ty
twaszak1 - T.J.
ZQQM - Bill

ZQQM · 09-12-2009, 06:20 AM

I would also be a maybe.

Questions....

Can't really stay till 4p. Is leaving early cool, say 1;00ish ?

Would all the Elise/Exige(s) park together ?

Moto44 · 09-12-2009, 06:26 AM

I haven't attended before, but you can arrive and leave anytime you like. No problem. Registration is from 9a-12:30p. Prizes awarded at 3p. If you arrive after registration you just wouldn't be eligible for winning any best of class trophy is my guess.

And perhaps you wouldn't get a prime parking spot? We'll see tomorrow.

There are supposed to be over 500 British cars and cycles. Sounds cool. Hope you can make it!

dickedup · 09-12-2009, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dasmoofler

Just thought I would spread the word.
It's September 13th.

British Car Festival Information Page

Lots of English iron tucked away up there in that part of the Mid-West I'd reckon.

dasmoofler · 09-12-2009, 11:48 AM

I plan on going, but I'm not sure when - probably around 1:00. I'm just going as a spectator, though.

ace · 09-12-2009, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZQQM

I would also be a maybe.

Questions....

Can't really stay till 4p. Is leaving early cool, say 1;00ish ?

Would all the Elise/Exige(s) park together ?

I doubt anyone would have a problem if you needed to leave early. Also, the lot is arranged by make, so all the Lotuses (both new and antique) will be parked together. My Elise will be there, and I suspect there will be other Elises/Exiges, as well. The Lotus Corps folks will probably decide how the Lotus section will be organized.

I always recommend this show to anyone who likes British cars - or just cars for that matter. It is amazing what people have tucked away in their garages - everything from ACs to Wolseleys.

ML1media · 09-12-2009, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dasmoofler

I plan on going, but I'm not sure when - probably around 1:00. I'm just going as a spectator, though.

Same. I can't get there until almost noon....but I'll be there.

john m

stinkyonion · 09-12-2009, 09:32 PM

I got a few hours off Sunday at noonish, going to do the Hooters car show in Downers grove, doublekproductions.com. If I could have got more hours off would do the British car festival. Doh.

ML1media · 09-13-2009, 12:30 PM

....for those not going or those still thinking about it...

(Congrats to Todd (and Marg)--they took 5th in the Healy Rally Saturday.

I'll be posting the full coverage to the ML1 site later tonight (including the UNEDITED footage of Dave setting off his own alarm and them searching everywhere for his key/fob).

john m.

dasmoofler · 09-13-2009, 02:14 PM

The show was even better than the last one I went to. Guess what stupid idiot forgot his stupid camera at home.

Todd and Dave - I searched for you guys but I guess you saw me coming.

06-24-2009, 02:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
dasmoofler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE WI Posts: 3,088	British Car Festival in Des Plaines, IL Just thought I would spread the word. It's September 13th. British Car Festival Information Page

06-24-2009, 03:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Moto44 Back in the Saddle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,798	I got the invitation in the mail yesterday. I put in on my calendar as a possibility. __________________ If nobody ever died doing it, how much fun could it be?

09-06-2009, 08:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
Moto44 Back in the Saddle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,798	It's also important to note that there is a gymkhana and rally on Saturday, September 12th being held the day before, in conjunction with the British Auto Festival. Donald M. Healey Rally British Car Union Home Page It sounds like they would like it if you email them to say you'll be attending, but you can definitely just show up, pay, and drive. I'm attending Saturday and Sunday, anyone else? __________________ If nobody ever died doing it, how much fun could it be?

09-06-2009, 09:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
stinkyonion Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oak Brook, IL Posts: 242 Images: 2	Doh! Im working all weekend. __________________ 2006 polar blue Elise, VF stage II, clam hinge, von Hep exhaust, HID, Zeitronix/Dashdaq (GPS, wideband O2, EGT, fuel+oil pressure), BWR fuel rail, moroso oil pan, HD SS clutch, RTV brace, green wire mod, harnesses, Oddysey 625, alpine pdx-5, jvc avx77 head unit, jl speakers, voltmeter on dash, custom gauge pod, etc.

09-06-2009, 11:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
ace Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 81	I'll be at the BCU on Sunday, but won't make the rally on Saturday. __________________ 06 Elise (STi, HT, TP, SS) 08 MDX - Family hauler 03 Passat GLX 4Motion - Daily driver 67 Corvair Monza - Underappreciated classic

09-06-2009, 08:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
dasmoofler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE WI Posts: 3,088	Bumpity bump bump.

09-06-2009, 05:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
dasmoofler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE WI Posts: 3,088	Went to Blackhawk Farms today to watch MVP's track day. I was surprised to only see only one lonely Exige there. He didn't have any trouble staying out in front of the Ferrari, though.

09-07-2009, 05:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
Pandora All motor baby! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 31 Images: 1	I'll pass the event info on at the Northern Indiana British Car Club meeting tomorrow night.

09-12-2009, 06:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
Moto44 Back in the Saddle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,798	I'm passing on the gymkhana this morning, but will be heading out for the road rally that begins at noon today. So who all is going to the British Car Festival tomorrow at Oakton Community College in Des Plaines? Attending: Ace - Steve dasmoofler - John dwkoski - Dave jcs - Josh ML1media - John Moto44 - Todd Phlypside - Ty twaszak1 - T.J. ZQQM - Bill __________________ If nobody ever died doing it, how much fun could it be? Last edited by Moto44 : 09-13-2009 at 09:45 PM.

09-12-2009, 06:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
ZQQM Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Darien, Illinois Posts: 45 Images: 1	I would also be a maybe. Questions.... Can't really stay till 4p. Is leaving early cool, say 1;00ish ? Would all the Elise/Exige(s) park together ? __________________ 2008 Exige S240, STi, Track and Touring, LSD, SS, RAC's 2004 Acura TL, 6sp, Brembo's, Injen CAI, Type S springs, 255/40/17's on stock wheels........ a sleeper

09-12-2009, 06:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
Moto44 Back in the Saddle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,798	I haven't attended before, but you can arrive and leave anytime you like. No problem. Registration is from 9a-12:30p. Prizes awarded at 3p. If you arrive after registration you just wouldn't be eligible for winning any best of class trophy is my guess. And perhaps you wouldn't get a prime parking spot? We'll see tomorrow. There are supposed to be over 500 British cars and cycles. Sounds cool. Hope you can make it! __________________ If nobody ever died doing it, how much fun could it be?

09-12-2009, 11:48 AM	#15 (permalink)
dasmoofler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE WI Posts: 3,088	I plan on going, but I'm not sure when - probably around 1:00. I'm just going as a spectator, though.

09-12-2009, 09:32 PM	#18 (permalink)
stinkyonion Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oak Brook, IL Posts: 242 Images: 2	I got a few hours off Sunday at noonish, going to do the Hooters car show in Downers grove, doublekproductions.com. If I could have got more hours off would do the British car festival. Doh. __________________ 2006 polar blue Elise, VF stage II, clam hinge, von Hep exhaust, HID, Zeitronix/Dashdaq (GPS, wideband O2, EGT, fuel+oil pressure), BWR fuel rail, moroso oil pan, HD SS clutch, RTV brace, green wire mod, harnesses, Oddysey 625, alpine pdx-5, jvc avx77 head unit, jl speakers, voltmeter on dash, custom gauge pod, etc.

09-13-2009, 12:30 PM	#19 (permalink)
ML1media Trvlr thru time+space Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elmhurst, IL Posts: 149	....for those not going or those still thinking about it... (Congrats to Todd (and Marg)--they took 5th in the Healy Rally Saturday. I'll be posting the full coverage to the ML1 site later tonight (including the UNEDITED footage of Dave setting off his own alarm and them searching everywhere for his key/fob). john m. Attached Images __________________ The garage is semi-FULL. 2007 CO Elise Boxster S --SOLD, Toyota Tundra, Honda Ascot and a 39 year old topless german

09-13-2009, 02:14 PM	#20 (permalink)
dasmoofler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE WI Posts: 3,088	The show was even better than the last one I went to. Guess what stupid idiot forgot his stupid camera at home. Todd and Dave - I searched for you guys but I guess you saw me coming.

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