We are going to The Turn Back Time Festival in Sycamore Il on July the 28th Which is a Saturday. We will be meeting at the McDonald's at the corner of Rt 38 and Rt47 at 4:30 PM then we will be cruising to downtown Sycamore. This cruise features a food court and a live band. Show runs from 3-11 PM so this should be a good time. I attended this show back in 2008 it was good then and i know it has gotten alot bigger. Here is some pictures from the 2008 show. Hope to see everyone on the 28th.
On July 8 I attended The Annual Millers at Milwaukee Vintage Indy Car Event. This is a unique car show. Showcasing vintage open wheel circle track race cars. There is a show and then the cars head out onto the track. The Milwaukee Mile which host the meet is the oldest operating race track in the country. The Mile opened in 1903 and still host a few major races a year. The cars that come to the meet are for the most part restored originals most have history tied to legendary racers,owners, mechanics, etc. As you look at the pictures I have posted remember that these cars where built at a time when there was no CNC milling machines, Laser cutters, Mig or Tig welders or computer aided drafting. Every idea came about from a hand drawn blueprint then carefully machined and fabricated into an absolute work of art. These cars also most of the time carried show type paint jobs and chrome plating , Hand lettering and pinstriping. As you look at the pictures these cars could be considered over-restored but it really is for the most part the way they where. If you have even a little interest in American racing heritage this meet should be on your list.
The 3rd annual show is now history and it was a success! We had a radical storm on Sunday July 1st that damaged the Garage roof and took out the electric for most of the town of Lombard and surrounding areas. When the party started on July 3rd we still had no power and where running on generators. Thanks to my chopper pal Chris Hartman for repairing our roof right away and Andy Huotari for the use of his generator and portable air conditioner. Thanks to Kevin Vance for the D.J service he provided through the night,Eric Vanberkum for cooking a fantastic meal, and last but not least the Honey Bucket for their porto-john. You guy's who showed cars, a big thanks to you because without participants we can't have a show. thanks for your efforts as I Know how much of a pain in the ass a hot rod can be when it is over 100 degrees. Only got to snap off one picture. If any of you took some pics send them too me and I'll post them. Hope next year is even bigger and better.
