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Car club calendar, 2013

Car shows

May 17: The Sports Car Club of America, Chicago Region, holds Performance Driving Experience (PDX) track days in May at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet. Drivers of all skill levels are invited to drive their cars on a closed racecourse in these noncompetitive events. Sessions will run from 5 p.m. until dark. For more information, visit scca-chicago.com or call (847) 729-2211.

May 18: South Elgin High School sixth annual Car Show presented by the SEHS Auto Club. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 760 E. Main St., South Elgin. Registration: $5. Admission free. Cars of all types, 15 classes with trophies, food and T-shirts for sale. For details or to volunteer, call Steve Schertz at (847)-289-3760, Ext. 3421 or email steveschertz@u-46.org.

May 26: Chicagoland All Wheel Show, Elk Grove Village. Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue, 800 E. Higgins Road. For details, visit bgvmotorsports.com.

May 26: 48th annual Car Corral and Swap Meet, Waukegan-North Shore Chapter, AACA, at Volo Auto Museum, 27582 Volo Village Road in Volo. Car registration, $10; swap meet, 25. Email Jack and Cheri Runnfeldt, aacafun@aol.com, or call (847) 949-0517.

May 31: The Sports Car Club of America, Chicago Region, holds Performance Driving Experience (PDX) track days in May at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet. Drivers of all skill levels are invited to drive their cars on a closed racecourse in these noncompetitive events. Sessions will run from 5 p.m. until dark. For more information, visit scca-chicago.com or call (847) 729-2211.

June 1: Cruisin' Into Summer Fun Fair & Car Show, State Street in Hampshire. 4 to 8 p.m. Vehicle registration, $15, starts at 3 p.m. (If pre-registered by May 24, free event T-shirt.) Music, entertainment, food, trophies, spectator voting. For information, visit www.hampshirechamber.org or call Bonnie at (847) 683-1122.

June 2: The Lambs Farm Charity Car and Bike Show returns at Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville (right off I-294). All makes and models of cars, trucks and bikes are welcome. More information available on the Lambs Farm website at lambsfarm.org/marquee-events/charity-car-bike-show-2013.

June 9: The Greater Chicago Classic Chevy Club's charity car show for all classic cars, Buona Beef, 2352 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Registration 9 a.m. until noon, $15. Top 50 awards will be presented at 3 p.m. Music, For details, call Bob at (630) 464-8592 or Al at (815) 347-1535.

June 15: Salt Creek Park District Show-n-Shine, North Parking Lot at Twin Lakes park. Some of the Chicago's premier car clubs be participate. Show-n-Shine access is from Palatine Road to Winston Drive, then left on Frontage Road in Salt Creek. To participate, contact Andrew Klein at (847) 934-6050, ext. 201, or email Aklein@saltcreekpd.com.

June 16: Father's Day Corvette, Chevy and Street Rod Charity Car Show, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Libertyville Chevrolet, 1001 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Sponsored by the North Shore Corvette Club and Libertyville Chevrolet. Veterans will be recognized and proceeds will benefit the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago. A food drive will benefit the Libertyville Township Food Pantry. Registration form is available at northshorecorvetteclub.org. Registration open 6:30 to 10 a.m. Food and other vendors, DJ, goody bags, dash plaques, door prizes and raffle prizes are all featured at this show. Email carshow@northshorecorvetteclub.org or call (847) 945-8683.

June 23: Chicagoland All Wheel Show, Randall Roadhouse, Carpentersville. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 2267 Randall Road. Visit www.chicagolandallwheelshow.com.

June 29: Classic car and motorcycle poker run to benefit Illinois Doberman Rescue Plus. Registration, 10 a.m. at Brauerhouse, 100 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $20 first hand, $10 each additional hand. Cash prizes for top hands. Pre-register at idrpluspokerrun.eventbrite.com.

June 30: Wauconda Fest Car Show, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cook Park, 600 N. Main St, Wauconda. Setup begins at 8 a.m., trophies at 3:30 p.m. Registration, $15, in 25 car and truck classes. For details, email kblanas@waucandaparks.com.

June 30: Gears & Ears 36, presented by Midwest Street Rod Association of Illinois. Gates open at 7 a.m. at the Kendall County Fairgrounds, Yorkville. Open to all cars and trucks. Preregistration, $20, includes T-shirt and dash plaque. Free roasted corn and pop to all entrants. Music by 3D Sound. Swap meet. For details, call Wayne at (773) 775-4696 or visit www.gearsandears.com.

July 4: Buick GS Club, Chicagoland chapter's July Fourth Car Show, Sabatino Park, 38 Thorobred Lane, Sleepy Hollow. Open to all makes and models. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration $5. Admission free. For details, visit www.july4thcarshow.com.

July 10: Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store, 159th Street and Harlem Avenue, Orland Park. Free admission beginning at 5 p.m. This charity car show will benefit the nationally recognized free programs provided by The Bridge Teen Center in Orland Park. A percentage of food sales through 9 p.m. will benefit The Bridge. Trophies will be awarded in five categories. Music, prize wheel, split the pot. For information, visit thebridgeteencenter.org or call (708) 532-0500.

July 12-14: Vehicle nominations are now open for Legends & Legacies, the seventh Barrington Concours d'Elegance. Saturday, Road Rally through the Barrington countryside; complimentary exhibitor, judge and VIP cocktail reception; charity Gala Dinner at Barrington Hills Country Club. Sunday, Concours d'Elegance, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Makray Memorial Golf Club. For details, visit www.barringtonconcours.org or call (847) 381-4291.

July 14: 10th annual Cars Time Forgot Car Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lake Lawn Resort in Delavan, Wis. This annual exhibition will feature more than 600 vehicles spread along Delavan Lake, including custom cars, drag cars, stock cars, trucks and motorcycles. Lakeside barbecue and preshow warmup, 6 p.m. Saturday, $20. For details, visit www.lakelawnresort.com.

July 20: All Camaro Car Show, Volo Auto Museum, 27582 Volo Village Road, Volo. Registration $15. For details, see volocars.com.

July 20, 21: Midwest PT Cruiser's Saturday cruise and Sunday Happening Car Show. Boone County Fairgrounds, 8791 Route 76, Belvidere. For details, visit www.chicagolandptcruiserclub.org. Contact Kevin Smith at (847) 345-1356.

July 21: Classic car show presented by Grossinger Chevy, Lake-Cook and Rand roads, Palatine. Rain date July 28 Registration, 8 a.m. to noon; trophies, 2 p.m. Entry fee, $20. Proceeds to Make A Wish Foundation. Music, food and more. For details, call Mike Tortorello at (847) 221-3856.

July 25: Barrington Concours d'Elegance presents five cars of the great French designer and engineer Gabriel Voisin, on loan from the Mullin Automotive Museum, Oxnard, Calif., at Cooper Technica Inc., 401 N. May St., Chicago. $40 donation per person in advance, $50 at door, includes hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Proceeds go to the Legends & Legacies Foundation. For reservations, call Fabi at (312) 733-4700.

July 27: St. Bede Knights of Columbus Council No. 3788 fifth annual charity car show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the church parking lot at the corner of Route 59 and Wilson Road, Ingleside. registration, $15 donation. Dash plaques to first 100 vehicles. Music, food, beverages. For details, call Gilbert Volling, (847) 356-6867, or Leo Urbanski, (847) 909-4259.

Aug. 3-4: 23rd annual All-Pontiac Indian Uprising Car Show. DuPage Expo Center, St. Charles. Saturday seminars and evening band; Sunday show. Portion of proceeds to charity. For information, call Rick Last, (630) 235-1749, or visit www.cruisintigers.com.

Aug. 7: Chick-fil-A, 15605 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park. Free admission beginning at 5 p.m. This charity car show will benefit the nationally recognized free programs provided by The Bridge Teen Center in Orland Park. A percentage of food sales through 9 p.m. will benefit The Bridge. Trophies will be awarded in five categories. Music, prize wheel, split the pot. For information, visit thebridgeteencenter.org or call (708) 532-0500.

Aug. 10: Second annual Friendly Ford Car and Bike Show, Roselle. Registration, 9 a.m.-noon; awards, 3:30 p.m. Friendly Ford, 333 E. Irving Park Road. Call (630) 924-8686.

Aug. 11: 22nd annual Vintage and Antique Motorcycle Show, Villa Park. 9 a.m.; to 3 p.m. at Motor Cycle Center (MCC), 443 E. St. Charles Road (Three blocks west of Route 83). Presented by the Chicago Norton Owners Club. Open to all makes of motorcycles, foreign and domestic, 1988 and older. Awards in all classes. Registration, $10, starts at 9 a.m. Spectators free. For information, call (630) 455-6954 or visit cnoc.org.

Aug. 11: Eighth annual Charity All-Corvette Car Show, Wheeling. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Bill Stasek Chevrolet, 700 West Dundee Road. Hosted by Chicagoland North Corvette Club to benefit The Cradle. Three awards per class, 14 Corvette classes, judged professionally, plus Best Engine Stock, Best Engine Modified, Best of Show and People's Choice Award. Early registration $20 by Aug. 1 or $25 day of show. T-shirt, dash plaque and goodie bag for participants while supplies last. VIP spectator Corvette parking $5. Jump house and games for kids, vendors, music by Carousel Sound. For information and to register online, visit ChicagolandNorthCorvetteClub.com or email Gary Paetsch at actionpoolnspa@yahoo.com.

Aug. 11: Military Fallen Heroes Cruz-In Car Show, Palatine. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., American Legion Post 690, 122 W. Palatine Road. Stock, modified, custom and antique cars, trucks and motorcycles. Limited to first 50 entries. For details or to register, visit www.alpost690.us or call Carl Martino at (847) 910-4932.

Aug. 11: 33rd annual Suds and Fun car show, Seyller Park, 400 E. Jefferson Ave. in Hampshire. Sponsored by Early Times Street Rods club. Entry fee, $18. Admission $2 for adults and children older than 12. This year the club has added 12 more “Best of the Brew” plaques sponsored by many of the local auto repair shops. Brats, hot dogs, soda and chips. For details, email sudsandfun@gmail.com.

Aug. 17: The Elgin Road Race Car Show and Parade Lap celebrating the historic open wheel Elgin Road Race. Sherman West Court, 1950 Larkin Ave., 11 a.m. registration, donations appreciated. Parade laps at 4 p.m. over the original racecourse, which is now all city streets. All make and models of cars are welcome. Sponsored by the Model T Ford Club International, Fox Valley chapter. For information, contact Maury Dyer at (847) 404-4147.

Aug. 18: South Elgin Riverfest car show, Water Street, in park on the west shore of the Fox River. Presented by KJP Car Shows. All years, makes and models. Registration, $10, 10:30 a.m. with 50 awards presented at 3:30 p.m. For information, call Mike Konwinski at (847) 895-0032 or text John at (847) 275-8290.

Aug. 18: Alden Estates of Barrington Short-Term Rehabilitation Center's Car Show, 1420 S. Barrington Road. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Registration begins at 9 a.m. This event will include a live disc jockey, activities for kits and food. For details, call calling Lorrie Woebbeking at (847) 382-6664.

Aug. 25: Great End of Summer Classic Car Show (former Milk Pail Car Show), East Dundee. Club Premier Banquets, 940 Dundee Ave. 9 a.m.-

3 p.m. Registration, $5. Free for spectators. Goody bag, dash plaques and door prize table. Grass or paved parking. D.J. Rudy the K. Breakfast, lunch, adult beverages. Rain date, Sept. 1. For details, call (224) 587-6803.

Aug. 25: Celebrate the Art of the Car, the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Highway and the 50th anniversary of the Porsche 911 on Third Street in downtown Geneva. View 175 invitational automobiles: classics, exotics and race cars displayed. Chubb Insurance sponsoring the Bortz Collection. A great family event. More information about Saturday's tour of the Klairmont Kollection and dinner at the Herrington Inn at www.genevaconcours.net. Benefits LivingWell Cancer Resource Center. For more, call John Barrett at (630) 584-3107.

Sept. 7: Fourth annual Rides for Elders Car Show, Christ Church, 410 Grand Ave., Waukegan. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This benefit show will help support elders living in northern Lake County to remain healthy, independent and in their own homes for as long as possible. Entry fee, $15. For information, call Jill Grubbs at ElderCARE, (847) 406-4683.

Sept. 7: Cruisin' for a Cause car show, Cress Creek Square, Braconi's, 796 Royal St. George, Naperville. 3-7 p.m. Hosted by Buy Local Naperville, the show benefits Naperville CARES and Loaves and Fishes Community Pantry. Free admission for spectators. buylocalnaperville.com.

Sept. 8: Bartlett Heritage Days Car Show sponsored by Bob's Auto Body and TL's Four Season on the east side of Oak on Bartlett Avenue in Bartlett. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to antique, custom and classic cars and cycles. Trophies, door prizes and “best of show” awards. Entry fees are $10 by Sept. 1 and $15 on the day of the show. Contact Tony at TJ's Klassics at (847) 515-8110 for more information. Go to www.bartlettheritagedays.com for a full schedule of events.

Sept. 8: The Chicagoland British Car Festival, presented by the British Car Union, at Harper College, Palatine. The Donald M. Healey Rally takes place Saturday, Sept. 7. More than 500 British cars. The 27th annual gathering of Midwest British car enthusiasts. For details, visit www.britishcarunion.com.

Sept. 14, 15: Heritagefest, Main Street (Route 72) at 2nd Avenue, West Dundee. Register, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., awards at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, 25 awards. Sunday, 50 awards. All years, makes and models. For details, call Mike Konwinski at (847) 895-0032 or text John Pullaro at (847) 275-8290.

Sept. 15: Cantigny Car Show, Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. More than 400 vehicles on display in the south parking lot. DJ music, food/drink concessions. Free. Parking is $5 (or $2 before 10 a.m.). Cantigny.org or (630) 668-5151.

Sept. 21: Fall Festival car show, DuPage Convalescent Center, 400 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Craft show, flea market, kids games and prizes, food and entertainment. (630) 665-6400.

Sept. 22: Motoring at the Museum car show, Arlington Heights Historical Museum and Heritage Gallery, 110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Rain date is Sept. 29. All vehicles are welcome to compete for prizes: Classics, muscle cars, trucks and street rods. Cars register on site for $10.

Oct. 6: Barrington Square and Greater Chicago Classic Chevy Club car show, Barrington Square shopping center, 2352 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Registration, 10 an.-noon. All cars welcome. 50 classes and trophies, including Best of Show, Best Paint, Best Engine and Ladies Choice. Participant judging, D.J and raffle. Sponsored by Barrington Square Merchants and Buona Beef. For information, call Al at (815) 347-1535.

Cruise nights

Addison: Wednesday nights, Culvers, 1347 W. Lake St., 5 to 9 p.m.

Antioch: Friday nights, Joe's Diner, 25489 W. Route 173.

Barrington: Thursdays, May 30 to Aug. 29, Harris Bank on S. Cook and Station streets. Free. Food and ice cream vendors, prizes and live entertainment. May 30, Chevys; June 6, 70s Night; June 13, Ford/Mercury; June 20, Four-speeds; June 27, street rods, pre-1948; July 11, Buick, Pontiac and Olds; July 18, exotic cars; July 25, British cars; Aug. 1, Mopar; Aug. 8, convertibles; Aug. 15, sports cars; Aug. 22, Corvettes; Aug. 29, trucks/4x4s. For details, call (847) 304-3400 or visit www.barrington-il.gov.

Carpentersville: 5 to 8 p.m., second Wednesday of the month, May through October. Culver's Restaurant, Randall and Miller roads. For details, call Don Fraas at (847) 551-1972.

Cary: Wednesdays, 6-8:30 p.m., June 5 to Aug. 28 on W. Main Street and Jandus Road, off of Route 14. Cary Grove Area Chamber of Commerce. Different theme each week. For details, visit www.carygrovechamber.com.

Ingleside (Fox Lake): Saturdays, Miller's Dog n Suds Drive In, 517 Washington St., 6 to 10 p.m. through mid-October. Pre-1973 hot rods, customs, muscle, classics all welcome. Picnic area available. Carhops, real draft root beer, Texasburgers, Coney dogs. May 25, Scotty Hicks 39 & Holding; June 22, Tony & the Affects; July 20, Elvis Night; Aug. 10, Lakes Area Swing Band; Sept. 14, Echo's of Time. For schedule of events, visit DognSudsDriveIn.com.

Libertyville: Fun on 21 classic car shows, MainStreet Libertyville, Wednesdays, June 19 (vintage fire truck night); July 17; Aug. 21 and Sept. 18. 6-9 p.m. downtown on Church Street. Music, food vendors from Fine's and Culver's. Vintage cars 25 years and older welcome. No need to register. Enter on Brainerd Avenue starting at 5 p.m. the day of event. For more information, call MainStreet at (847) 680-0336 or www.mainstreetlibertyville.org.

Mount Prospect: 6-9 p.m. Saturdays, May 18 to Sept. 28, in the Metra lot, Route 83 and Northwest Highway. For details, visit mpdma.com

Mundelein: Park On Park Cruise Nights, second Wednesday of the month, May-September. Bike Night Oct. 9, motorcycles only. Park and Seymour streets. For details, visit parkonpark.org.

Plainfield: Tuesdays, Cruiser Cars and Bikes beginning at 5 p.m. on downtown streets, May through September.

Rolling Meadows: Fridays, 6-9 p.m., May 24-Aug. 30, Meadows Christian Fellowship Church, 2401 Kirchoff Road. Food, drink and entertainment. May 24, Ford/Mercury; May 31, TransAm/Camaro; June 7, Chevy; June 14, Pontiac/Buick/Olds; June 21, Street Rod/Muscle cars; June 28, Trucks/4X4; July 5, Red, white and blue; July 12, exotic cars; July 19, Corvettes; July 26, 70s Night; Aug. 2, convertibles; Aug. 9, Mopar; Aug. 16, foreign cars; Aug. 23, orphans; Aug. 30, Four-speeds/sports cars. For details, call Laura at (847) 255-8764.

Roselle: Fridays, May 31 to Sept. 27, 6-9 p.m. on Main Street. For details, visit cruiseroselle.com.

Schaumburg: Mondays, John Barleycorn. 6-9 p.m., 1100 American Lane. For details, visit bgvmotorsports.com.

South Barrington: Arboretum shopping center. Wednesdays beginning May 22. Cruise Night Grand Opening Party, May 29. Cruise Night Grand Opening Party, May 29.

Spring Grove: Saturdays, June 22, July 20 and Aug. 24, at the Spring Creek Plaza, Route 12 near Winn Road, 4 to 7 p.m. Sponsored by The Kroozers of Northern Illinoiz. For details, call Jim Macdonald at (262) 279-3616.

St. Charles: Fridays, Goody's Fast Food, 2057 Lincoln Hwy.

Vernon Hills: Saturdays, May 18-Sept. 28, Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery, 446 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Monthly meetings

Chicago Alfa Romeo Owners Club meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of the month (except December) at Spuntino's Pizza, 515 Higgins Road, Park Ridge. For more information, email acavaliere@mail.com.

Antique Automobile Club, Cadillac and LaSalle chapters of the Illinois Region, meets the second Monday of the month at various locations. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. followed by the meeting. For information, contact Gene Johnson at (773) 775-4916, (630) 902-0360 or eoj5660s@sbcglobal.net.

Austin-Healey Club meets at 7 p.m. the second Friday of the month at Ritzy's Cafe and Backerei, 2765 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. For information, visit healeyclub.org.

Chicagoland Avanti Owners Club meets at 8 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at Mr. Beef and Pizza, 1796 S. Elmhurst Road, Mount Prospect. For more information, call Jerry at (815) 382-7266 or visit avantiking@yahoo.com.

Chicagoland Chapter of the Buick Club of America meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at the Villa Park Masonic Lodge, 26 W. Central Blvd. For information, visit buickclub.org/Chicagoland.

Cadillac LaSalle Club West of the Lake Region meets at 7:30 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month, March through November, at Heritage Cadillac, 303 W. Roosevelt Road, Lombard. For information, call Fred Butalla at (815) 730-6044 or visit westofthelakeclc.com.

Greater Chicago Classic Chevy Club meets at 10:30 a.m. the first Sunday of the month at Mr. Beef and Pizza, 1796 S. Elmhurst Road, Mount Prospect. For information, contact Frank Cebulski Jr. at (630) 624-2043, email wally1961@hotmail.com or visit chicagoclassicchevy.com.

Vintage Chevrolet Club of America's Northern Illinois Region is looking for interested Chevy enthusiasts. Meetings are the third Sunday of each month. Meeting times and places vary. For information, call Steve at (847) 356-3684, email novasscott@aol.com or visit vcca.org/~nir.

Northern Illinois Region of the Walter P. Chrysler (NIR-WPC) Club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month at the Chrysler Midwest Business Center, 901 Warrenville Road, Lisle. Take the elevator to the fourth floor. Also known as the Chrysler Products Restorers Club, welcoming Chrysler, Dodge, Desoto, Plymouth, Dodge trucks and Jeep vehicles. For more information, call Guy at (630) 721-0662.

Chicagoland Corvair Enthusiasts meet at 7:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at the Villa Park VFW, 39 E. St. Charles Road. For more information, call (877) CORVAIR or visit ccecorvair.com.

Chicago Corvette Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak St., North Aurora. For information, visit chicagocorvetteclub.com.

Chicagoland North Corvette Club, sponsored by Stasek Chevrolet, meets at 7 p.m. the last Thursday of the month. For meeting location or information, visit chicagolandnorthcorvetteclub.org.

Fox Valley Corvette Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at St. Charles Moose Lodge No. 1368, 2250 W. Route 38. For information, visit foxvalleycorvette.com.

Northern Rays Ltd. Corvette Club meets 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Pop's Pizza and Sports Bar, 817 E. Nerge Road, Roselle. Sponsored by Sunrise Chevrolet, Glendale Heights. www.northernrayscorvetteclub.com.

North Shore Corvette Club, open to all Corvette owners and enthusiasts, meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Libertyville Chevrolet, 1001 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. For information, visit northshorecorvetteclub.org.

Sunburst Corvette Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month, except January, at Cary Country Club, 2400 Grove Lane. For details, visit Sunburstcorvetteclub.com.

Fox Valley Electric Auto Association meets at 7 p.m. the third Friday of the month at Packer Engineering, 1976 N Washington St., Naperville. For information, visit fveaa.org or call Ted at (630) 260-0424.

The Northern Illinois regional group of the Early Ford V-8 Club of America meets at 8 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at the Wheeling Township Service Center, 1616 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. The group focuses on Flathead Fords and Mercurys of the 1932 -1953 era. For details, visit www.nirgv8.org or email info@nirgv8.org.

Prairie State 4 Wheel Drive Club meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at Rosati's Restaurant, 1770 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg. For information, call (847) 891-5151.

Cruisin' Tigers GTO Club meets the third Saturday of the month at Mr. Beef and Pizza, 1796 S. Elmhurst Road, Mount Prospect. For details, call Jim Stern at (630) 258-2615 or visit www.cruisintigersgto.com.

The Herd, a club for Tri-State 1994-1996 Impala SS enthusiasts, meets from 7 to 9 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month. On even months, meetings are at Fuddruckers, 1500 Branding Lane, Downers Grove; on odd months, Fuddruckers, 436 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg. For details, email events@theherd.com or visit www.theherd.com.

Chicagoland MG Club meets at 8 p.m. the third Monday of the month, except December, at Mack's Golden Pheasant, 668 W. North Ave., Elmhurst. For information, call Jim Evans at (630) 858-8192 or visit chicagolandmgclub.com.

Vintage MG Car Club of Chicago meets at 8 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at the Pizza Joynt, 39 W. North Ave., Northlake. For more information, visit vintagemgchicago.com or call Bill Dobeus at (847) 234-4423.

Windy City Miata Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month, February through October, at Fuddruckers, 1500 Branding Lane in Downers Grove, near the intersection of Butterfield and Finley roads. For information, visit windycitymiataclub.com.

Midwest Racing hosts meetings at 1 p.m. the first Sunday of the month at The Pyramid Club, 236 W. Lake St., Addison. Open to ages 16 and older. No experience necessary. For more information, visit midwestracing.net.

Illinois Region of the Model A Restorers Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at American Legion Post No. 974, 9757 Pacific Ave., Franklin Park. Anyone interested in Model A Fords is welcome. For more information, call Ron Ehrenhofer at (847) 255 6758 or visit illinoisregionmarc.com.

Model T Ford Club International, Fox Valley Chapter: All makes and models of cars are welcome. Meetings are at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the Elgin Township offices, 729 S. McLean Blvd., Elgin. For information, contact Steve Thoren at (847) 840-7319 or wonase@wowway.com.

Chicagoland Mopar Connection meets at 7:30 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month at Suparrosa Ristorante Italiano and Pizzeria, 6301 Purchase Drive, Woodridge. For information, call Ron at (630) 553-2203 or visit chicagolandmopar.com.

Stallions Gate Mustang & Ford Club is an active social club of all-year Mustangs and Ford enthusiasts in the Chicago area. Monthly meetings held the second Saturday at different locations. For more information, call Jeff at (630) 327-3762 or visit stallionsgate.org.

Packards of Chicagoland meets at 6 p.m. the first Monday of the month at the Silver Stallion Restaurant, 1275 Lee St., Des Plaines. For more information, call (847) 945-3927 or visit chicagopackard.org.

Chicagoland PT Cruiser Club meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at Augustino's Rock 'n' Roll Deli, 300 W. North Ave., West Chicago. All Cruiser owners are welcome. For more information, call Tony at (847) 515-8110 or Kevin at (847) 345-1356 or visit chicagolandptcruiserclub.org.

Fox Valley PT Cruisers meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at the McHenry Township Senior Center, 3519 N Richmond Road (west of intersection of Route 31 and Johnsburg Road), McHenry. For information, call Dan at (815) 344-6091 or visit foxvalleyptcruisers.com.

North Suburban Sports Car Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at Ritzy's Cafe, 2765 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. For information, visit nsscc.org.

The Northern Illinois Street Rod Association meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of the month. For information, call Greg at (244) 535-8477 or visit nilsra.com.

Romin' Chariots Car Club, Blue Island. Group hosts four charity car shows this year and attends weekly cruise nights. For more details, visit www.rominchariots.com.

Super Cups are half-scale, fully suspended race cars that look and handle just like a NASCAR late model. Super Cups race on quarter-mile and one-third-mile paved ovals and have been active in the Chicago area for nearly 10 years. For information, visit supercupracing.com.

Classic Thunderbird Club of Chicagoland welcomes all owners of 1955-1957 Thunderbirds and those who have an interest in them. For information, call Ken Smizinski at (847) 397-3747 or visit ctcc9.com.

Illinois Sports Owners Association (Triumph Sports Cars) meets the first Sunday of each month at 7 p.m. at Mack's Golden Pheasant, 668 W. North Ave., Elmhurst. For information, visit www.snic-braaapp.org/UAT/index.php or contact Bob Streepy at trstreep@sbcglobal.net

The Studebaker Club's Black Hawk chapter usually meets the second Tuesday of the month at Denny's Restaurant, 17 w 660 22nd St., Oakbrook Terrace. For more information, visit www.studebakerclubs.com/blackhawk.

Viper Club of Illinois meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month, April through October, at Fuddruckers, 436 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg. For more information, visit IllinoisVipers.com or email Alex Ristanovic at AlexR@IllinoisVipers.com or call the hotline (630) 415-3642.

Northeast Illinois Volkswagen Association meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month, excluding November and December, at Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ, 800 E. Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village. For information, visit nivaclub.org.

Motorcycle clubs

The Back Road Riders motorcycle club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at the Rose Garden Cafe, 111 E. Higgins Road in Elk Grove Village. Rides are the second and fourth Sundays of the month beginning at the Rose Garden Cafe. For details, visit brrmc.com.

The Elgin Area Organization Motorcycle Club meets at 7 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month at the Elgin Moose Club, 925 S. McLean Blvd. For details, call (630) 513-9614 or visit www.eaoelgin.webs.com.

The Jerseypine Cruisers Motorcycle Touring Club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Des Plaines Elks' Lodge on Route 45, two blocks north of Route 14. Breakfast rides are every Sunday, departing at 9 a.m. from McDonald's, Oakton and Lee streets, Des Plaines. Everyone welcome. For details, visit jerseypinecruisers.org.

Ÿ To add a calendar listing, email time, date and location to auto@dailyherald.com.

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