British Car Union presents...
BRITISH CAR FESTIVAL
BRITISH CAR FESTIVAL- WHEN:
- Sunday, September 11, 2011
- 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., rain or shine
- Sunday, September 11, 2011
- WHERE:
- Oakton Community College
- 1600 E. Golf Road
- Des Plaines, Illinois
- (A NorthWest Suburb of Chicago)
- Oakton Community College
The Des Plaines campus is located 1/4 mile west of I-294 and approximately 7 miles north of O'Hare Airport.
Via Tri-State Tollway (I-294)
From North: Exit at Golf Road. Turn left at the end of the exit ramp. Turn
right at the traffic light (Golf Road). Turn right at the first traffic light
(College Drive).
From South: Take the Dempster West exit. Turn right on Rand Road (Route 12) to River Road (Route 45). Take River Road north to Golf Road. Turn right on Golf to the first traffic light (College Drive) and turn left.
Via the Kennedy Expressway
Take the Kennedy Expressway to the Tri-State Tollway (I-294 to Milwaukee).
Exit at Dempster West and follow the directions (from South) above.
- REGISTRATION:
- Day of the event registration - Registration opens at 9:00 a.m. $25 for on-site registration. Early arrival encouraged.
- FOOD:
- British and American food are available on site
- AWARDS / TROPHIES:
- All registrants eligible for Peoples Choice awards. Categories based on pre-registrations. Classes for popular marques. Balloting from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Awards at 3:00 p.m.
- ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES:
- Oakton Community College rules specifically prohibit all alcoholic beverages on the grounds. The British Car Union expects complete cooperation of all registrants, guests and spectators.
- DOGS:
- No Dogs, on or off leash are allowed on Oakton Community College grounds
- PARKING FOR REGISTRANTS:
- Registrant's cars will be arranged by marque.
- SPECTATORS & SPECTATOR PARKING:
- Spectator parking/admission is available by donation to support Shelter, Inc. Handicapped parking is available.
- PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC IN SHOW AREA:
- Bicycles, scooters (all types), roller skates/blades, Segways, skateboards, pogo sticks, horseback/camel riding, and other means of non-medical pedestrian assistance will not be allowed in the show car area out of respect for providing safe viewing of the many classic vehicles.
- INFORMATION:
- For more information on Festival or for list of local accommodations contact:
British Car Union
P.O.Box 928
Downers Grove, IL 60515-928
