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I wonder who is organizing this?
Alliant Energy Center
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Sunday, March 25, 2012The 2012 Auto Expo is a fun and exciting event for the whole family which allows positive exposure to the motorsports world while giving a portion of the ticket sales and some services provided by vendors to various causes. Collector, antique and race cars will be the main focus of the attractions, but all motorsports and outdoor activities vendors will be featured as well.
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I know that, what I ment was a portable power pack…it doesn’t need to be hooked up to the car to work, just charged before the show, then I got a 400 watt Power inverter that can be plugged into its car like cig lighter.
its a win for us, free entry minus gas….I think im just going to raid the local subway the night before, that way I will have plenty to eat while at the show..
There is no way I’m paying 5.00 for a piece of pizza or some crap like that. As what Ms Daisy would say, “highway Robbery”
Having a great time!Parked next to kcarguy.
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There were about 25 cars, 3 boats and about a dozen vendors. The small area they had was full, but with plenty of space between cars. They had a stage with bands that rotated in and out.
I liked the fact that the cars were roped off. And there was a lot of foot traffic while I was there.
We all know this show was put together in a very short amount of time. That being said they did a great job to find enough cars to fill the space.
Here are my suggestions for next year (and to quote MoparKid “opinions are like assholes … everyone has one”; so please take this as my opinion):
1. Find a new location and keep the same price for admission. I love the location but the 6 bucks to park in just not right (and $3.50 for a bottle of water? Come on …).
2. Vendors. Keep it automotive related. Folks selling beef jerky, plastic horses (but I do suppose a horse is a mode of transportation), yarn animals, and dollar store junk, do not belong at car shows.
3. I would have 2 phases of car owners looking to bring a car to the show. For a certain period of time allow folks that are putting a car show on later that year to bring one car and a stand with a stack of their fliers. Then once that period is up then allow in others. This would then be a promotional event for upcoming car shows.
4. Move the date to 1 or 2 weeks before spring Jefferson (or even Automotion). This was a freak year with the weather we are having. Since most folks don’t have access to a trailer it may be hard to get cars to come in future years. Also it would allow for folks to park outside. Have an area where owners can pay 5 bucks to park and set up their cars (assuming it is nice out). Having more cars outside may draw more folks inside.
Here is my pick for best of show Stock:
Here is my pick for best of show Custom:
I hope to see this show back next year!
I had a great time at the show today.I talked to some of the promoters and told them I hoped they at least broke even so they would have the show again next year.I thought they did a great job in the time they had to set it up(three months).I think it is a great venue and hope its there next year.Several attendes that I talked to were at the bead show and State wrestling tourament and decided to check out the car show. Its great to get people who would not normally attend a car show ,attend a car show.If you dont like the price of water bring one from home, and you can park for free at Olin park st across the street.
Mostly I saw people smiling and having a good time, that what it all about!Loved the show had a great time parked next to 78crusingwagon, plenty of people smiling and enjoying the cars. Definately planning on going next year with my 1981 Plymouth Reliant
We also had a great time today! I was a bit worried when we left last night, and pleasantly surprised this morning to see the place filled out. I commend Rob & his staff for putting on a show with 3 months notice. We all know it’s very, very expensive to do anything at the Alliant Center and although I don’t think he came anywhere close to breaking even, I’m hoping everything learned today will get put into place for a great show next year.
Ryan, I agree with your comments on keeping things automotive related, but not everyone comes to these shows to see the cars. I heard more than one person say they could care less about the race cars and tractors, and others say they loved seeing them up close. I also agree with moving the show closer to spring, but then you have to worry about good weather and other events. I think we lucked out today in that the weather was crappy, if it would’ve been 80 and sunny, the place would’ve been empty. Several of the Road Apples were interested in bringing their cars, but everything is still in storage.
Parking and concessions drive me nuts. I’ve been attending events there since I can remember and never understand why parking continues to go up and up… We were lucky that we could bring our own food and drink in, that never happens. I refuse to pay for items that are extremely overpriced.
It was great to see so many of our “car” nuts that we haven’t seen most of the winter, and this show helped break up the long months we’ve been subjected to. Again, well done!
Quote:1. Find a new location and keep the same price for admission. I love the location but the 6 bucks to park in just not right (and $3.50 for a bottle of water? Come on …).One of the reasons I did not attend. The county charges for parking for every event, and the price of concessions is ridiculous. Sure, why not bring your own from home, just that much more junk to carry with you. Or park at Olin St and walk a mile to get there.
Quote:2. Vendors. Keep it automotive related. Folks selling beef jerky, plastic horses (but I do suppose a horse is a mode of transportation), yarn animals, and dollar store junk, do not belong at car shows.Agreed.
Quote:3. I would have 2 phases of car owners looking to bring a car to the show. For a certain period of time allow folks that are putting a car show on later that year to bring one car and a stand with a stack of their fliers. Then once that period is up then allow in others. This would then be a promotional event for upcoming car shows.This is also a good idea, it would help generate more foot traffic at other shows.
Quote:4. Move the date to 1 or 2 weeks before spring Jefferson (or even Automotion). This was a freak year with the weather we are having. Since most folks don’t have access to a trailer it may be hard to get cars to come in future years. Also it would allow for folks to park outside. Have an area where owners can pay 5 bucks to park and set up their cars (assuming it is nice out). Having more cars outside may draw more folks inside.Again, agreed.
25 cars really isn’t alot, but I guess if you figure in the race cars, boats, tractors, etc. it fills up the rest of the space.
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