MID AMERICA MOTORWORKS KICKS OFF 20TH ANNIVERSARY CORVETTE
FUNFEST;
IT IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW!
Out in Effingham, Illinois there are quite a few corn fields.
Although relatively close to Chicago, it definitely has a “small
town” feel, at least most of the time. Near both I-57 and I-70,
when you drive a few miles down Route 45, you come upon the Campus
of MCACN Sponsor
Mid America Motorworks.
This is like a whole community, with the offices, the MY Garage
Collection, a variety of great big domed structures, a really neat
amphi-theater style stage and acres of nicely groomed
grass...surrounded by, you guessed it; corn fields! The Yager
family has spent years developing the grounds to create the
perfect setting for several neat events, with the big one
happening right now. The
Corvette Funfest
is exactly what the name implies; Fun! No high pressure
judging here, although they do present a variety of “Celebrity
Pick” awards throughout the weekend.
The list of activities is long and diversified, with literally
something for every member of the family, even if you aren’t a car
person. Free seminars, a burn-out contest, a golf simulator,
special deals on all kinds of stuff, a car for sale area, a swap
area (new this year), the Friday charity event, a Fun Run, the big
concert Saturday night featuring Bachman & Turner and
filming for the Velocity TV channels new show,
Corvette Nation. And of course, there are rows and
rows of Corvettes. You will find everything from beaters to
shining all-out show cars of every generation. There are always
some unexpected surprises mixed in, and with the emphasis on the
fun factor, you know it is going to be good. With 20
years of experience and constant improvements and additions to
both the grounds and the event every year, this is a definite
must do event, whether you are able to take in the full four
days or can just come in for an afternoon. Either way, we
encourage you to experience this event and help us support those
who support what we do! For all the information, including the
schedule of events and directions, go to
www.corvettefunfest.com and plan
on having an awesome fun-filled weekend.
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