Fall Tune-Down and Chili Party Sunday, November 5, 2017: 11 am - 4 pm 82 King Drive - Streamwood, IL Do you know what your winter project will be? If not come by and I am sure we can find something that should be done before next year’s driving season. I have a low-lift hoist so we can do some underbody inspection or brake work. End of the driving season is time for oil changes, some tune-up work or minor repairs. Bring your own parts, oil and a jug for oil disposal (and yes, you will take your own away). Chili and drinks will be provided. dbralich@sbcglobal.net ~~David Bralich       Home: 630-289-7915 Cell:630-222-3571).

To be driving our cars after most everyone else has stopped driving theirs is quite a thrill. The CMGC have a traditional ‘top-down’ cruise to celebrate the first automobile race in America on Thanksgiving Day in 1895.

NOTE: This year may be little different since there appears to be construction markings for the Obama Presidential Library in the area of the rock. We historically meet at 9:00 am at the race monument (the rock) at the west side of the Museum of Science and Industry in historic Hyde Park.

We will keep you updated as we obtain more information.

1895 – The first automobile race in America began, as six cars traveled from Jackson Park in Chicago to Waukegan, Illinois. Frank Dureyea was the winner, traveling at a blazing speed of 7-1/2 miles per hour! It took him 7 hours 53 minutes to make the trek. He won $2,000 for the effort.

~~Jake & Ann Snyder