June 30—Tuesday—Steak and Shake dinner/social, We will meet up at 6:00pm at the Moline Steak and Shake, located at 3821-41st Ave Drive, Moline, IL.  We will order off of their menu, which you can check out here.

For this event, please RSVP by  Noon on June 30th to Ed by phone only at 309-721-7928 (no e-mails for this one please as I will be away from my computer for several days) so we can have an idea of how many to make room for.  As always, this RSVP count is  important as we will need to know how many tables will be needed

July 12 - Sunday - Old Chicago dinner/social.  We will meet up at 2:00pm at the Davenport Old Chicago, right off of I-74.  It is located at 3030 Utica Ridge Road, Bettendorf, IA.  We will order off of their tasty menu.  You can check out their menu here.

Please RSVP by  Noon on July 12th to Ed by phone at 309-764-7859 or by e-mail at qcbac@mchsi.com so we can have an idea of how many to make room for. 

July 28—Tuesday—P.K. Dugans dinner/social, We will meet up at 6:00pm at P.K. Dugans, located at 1443 - 1st Street, Silvis, IL and order off of their menu.


Please RSVP by  Noon on July 27th to Ed by phone at 309-764-7859 or by e-mail at qcbac@mchsi.com so we can have an idea of how many to make room for. 

August 8, 9 - Heartland British Autofest.  Saturday, August 8, we would probably have some kind of driving event and group dinner.  Sunday, August 9 would be the car show in the Village of East Davenport.

More details when they become available.

September 12 - Saturday - Planes, Trains and Automobiles event in Geneseo.  There is no entry fee for this Hawaiian theme show.  We would probably meet up in the Hy-Vee parking lot in Silvis, Illinois (by Reynolds Ford and Green Chevrolet).  

More details when available.  We are even working on details for a possible cookout for QCBAC members after the show.

Fun for the whole family at this event, even including a free movie at the Geneseo Theater.

Registration is from 7am, until Noon, or in advance by going where you can find more information here.

October 11 - Sunday - Drive and picnic with the Healey group at White Pines Park.  More details when available.

June 24th to 28th -  North American MGB Register MG-2009 - Imagine mild summer days, cool summer nights, crystal clear blue skies, and twisty roads through mountains and valleys with unbeatable scenery and views that go on forever. Now imagine sharing all of this with 400+ friends all driving MG’s. This dream will come true at the NAMGBR MG-2009 Annual Meet in the Kingdom of Breckenridge, Colorado, a beautiful resort town..  The MG Car Club Rocky Mountain Centre is thrilled and pleased to be hosting the North American MG B Register's annual meet, MG-2009 - MG's in Breckenridge.   Visit the website for more information.

June 28 -  Michiana Brits Annual British Car Show –  The Michiana Brits British car enthusiasts club invites you to join them at their Michiana Brits Annual British Car Show. This all-marque show has moved to the beautiful campus of St. Mary’s College on the north side of South Bend, IN, across the street from the University of Notre Dame. The featured marque is MGA. Judging will be by popular vote, with awards given for each class and Best in Show. The entry fee is $15 per car for Michiana Brits members, $20 per car for non-members. The cars may arrive after 7:30 AM, judging from 11 AM - 2 PM, awards at 3 PM. Collector show pins will be given to the first 100 cars. Food sales on site by St. Mary’s College. Open to the general public 10 AM - 3 PM, free admission. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Food Bank of Northern Indiana. Entrants may register at the show or pre-register at the Michiana Brits website here,  by clicking on EVENTS/Our Annual British Car Show/Register now.  You can also contact Randy Glanders (574) 294-8950.

July 5 - GRR SCCA Autocross event - Army Aviation Support Facility #3  More information as far as starting times, etc. can be found on their website here.

July 8 - 12 -  10th Annual Jensen International East.  It's open to enthusiasts of all models produced by Jensen Motors, Ltd., West Bromwich England. They also invite the owners of the Jensen-Fords, Sunbeam Tiger, Volvo P1800, Austin A40's and AH 100's or any othe vehicle which Jensen had a hand in to join them.

More information here.

July 13th to 17th -  NAMGAR GT-34 - It is the annual get together of MGA, Magnette and MG Variant enthusiasts from around the country. This year’s GT-34 will be held in beautiful Hot Springs, Arkansas. The city of Hot Springs is the perfect backdrop for GT-34 with its scenic terrain, which means fabulous driving; luxurious accommodations in our host hotel, the Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa and countless local attractions for every interest. NAMGAR GT-34 events include tech sessions, car show, rally, driving tour, vendor concessions and many hospitality opportunities. Join your fellow MGA devotees in Hot Springs. NAMGAR GT-34 is open to all models of MG with the primary focus on MGA. For more information checkout our website.

July 22nd to 26th -  MGC Event of Brutal Aggressives MK XXIX - Calling all MGC owners. Get your C tuned up and polished and come join the American MGC Registry for the C event of the year in historic Auburn, Indiana. There will be local self-guided tours for you to investigate during the day on Wednesday and Thursday. Thursday night we will head out to a local drive-in theater for some old time fun. On Friday, we will be caravaning to the Kruse Automotive and Carriage Museum and the adjoining WWII Museum. There will be a BBQ dinner there in the evening as well. On Saturday, our car show will take place in the parking lot adjoining the Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum.  While we display our cars, we will have unlimited re-entry to the museum throughout the day.  Our awards banquet will be held at the ACD Museum Saturday evening.  Make plans to join us now.  Contact: Keith Sanders, by phone: 276-388-3724, by E-mail, or just check the Website.

July 26 - GRR SCCA Autocross event - Whiteside County Airport (map)  More information as far as starting times, etc. can be found on their website here.

July 26 - 17th Annual Tea at the Vicarage -  The Michiana Brits British car enthusiasts club invites you to join their ever-popular Tea at the Vicarage road rally and picnic. The road rally takes you through small towns, past lakes and Amish farms in picturesque, rural LaGrange County of northeastern Indiana. You will be answering questions and gathering odds and ends along the way. True to tradition, the run starts at the historic Howe Military Academy in Howe, IN. At the conclusion of the rally, participants can enjoy a “Bring Your Own” picnic lunch on the school grounds while scores are being tabulated. Howe Military Academy is located just South of Exit 121 on the Indiana Toll Road as well as just North of the intersection of S.R. 120 and S.R. 9. The entry fee for the fun day is only $8.00 per car. A driver’s meeting will be held at 11:00 AM, with the rally starting immediately afterwards. Registration can be upon arrival or you can pre-register at the Michiana Brits website, by clicking on EVENTS/Car Runs, and Tea at the Vicarage, or contact Randy Glanders (574) 294-8950.

August 2 - The British Are Coming A Charity Show & Shine.  It's a Historic Charity Drive & Show for PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) John Macartney* from Evesham, England (pictured left) is on a 10,000+ mile charity drive across the US and Canada to raise awareness and funds for PTSD. John and the ISOA restored 1973 Stag named “Uncle Jack”, will be in Burlington, Illinois on Sunday August 2, 2009.

Where: Burlington Park, Burlington, IL
Hosted by: Illinois Sports Owners Association
Showtime: 12 noon – 5:00 pm
Marques: Old British Cars (and newer ones)
Featuring: Live Entertainment will be provided by the world renowned Spinal Tappets
Food: BBQ burgers, brats, chicken and side dishes available for sale.

Cost: A $5-10 donation will be much appreciated.  All proceeds from the food sale & donations go to the charity!

More information here. Please also contact Mike Blonder at (630-290-4682) or by e-mail for more information.

Any QCBAC members who wish to attend  this event, please contact me at qcbac(at)mchsi.com as I'm heading up for this one.

August 16 - GRR SCCA Autocross event - Whiteside County Airport (map)  More information as far as starting times, etc. can be found on their website here.

August 22 - Albany, Illinois Miss Flame Festival -  The car show is held in the parking lot of the First Trust and Savings Bank in downtown Albany.  Registration begins at Noon and awards are handed out at 4pm.  Food will be sold by the Lyons Club.  This is a rain or shine event.  $8.00 entry fee in advance, $10 day of the event.  For more information, please contact Ricky Dettman at 309-887-4061.

September 7 - GRR SCCA Autocross event - Army Aviation Support Facility #3  More information as far as starting times, etc. can be found on their website here.

September  11 - 12 -  Brits in the Ozarks,  Fayetteville, Arkansas.  The official hotel is the Springdale Holiday Inn.  The web site, hasn't been updated yet with the 2009 show data as of right now.  As excellent event, I very much enjoyed my visit there in 2007.

September 13 - British Car Festival.  The BCU British Car Festival returns to Oakton Community College in DesPlaines.  More information on their website here.

September 25 - Southeastern Fall MG Gathering Of The Faithful Mk XV, in Hiawassee, Georgia.  Once again the cool mountain breezes of north Georgia beckon you to attend the Southeastern Fall Gathering of the Faithful at Hiawassee, Georgia, September 25 - 27, 2009. The Southeastern MG T Register has booked rooms at the Lake Chatuge Lodge, a facility overlooking beautiful Lake Chatuge at Hiawassee, approximately two hours north of Atlanta. We welcome you to this fifteenth biennial meeting of MG enthusiasts from throughout the Southeast. We have planned a weekend of relaxed car activities with plenty of time for touring this lovely part of Georgia. More information on their website, or bay contacting Ellis Carlton by phone at 770-457-4561, or by email.

September 26 - 6-Pack TRials Festival 2009.  TR250/TR6 Owners Club National Convention.  More information on their website.

September 27 - GRR SCCA Autocross event - Whiteside County Airport (map)  More information as far as starting times, etc. can be found on their website here.

September 30, through October 4, 2009.   2009 VTR National Convention/Triumphest.  The 2009 VTR National Convention combined with Triumphest a West Coast annual Triumph convention.  More information on their website.

October 11 - GRR SCCA Autocross event - Army Aviation Support Facility #3  More information as far as starting times, etc. can be found on their website here.