The city of Rosemont and Donald E. Stephens Convention Center are looking forward to welcoming the 22nd iHobby Expo™ in October 2006.

As an exhibitor or attendee, tradeshows give you a competitive advantage by building relationships face-to-face which makes a lasting impression on both sides of the aisle. So we invite you to take this step to build your business and if you haven’t done it already, circle October 19 - 22nd 2006 on your calendar. Make plans to attend as a retailer, distributor or exhibitor and book your space today!

The show is open to the TRADE ONLY on Thursday and Friday - October 19th & 20th
and to both the TRADE & PUBLIC October 21st & 22nd 2006.

Over 5000 square feet of detailed custom model train layouts, scenery and miniatures in addition to hundreds of displays of die-cast, collectibles, slot cars and tracks, tools, educational games, videos will be presented. Multiple "Make & Take" areas for plastics, airplanes, rocketry and trains are also planned to get consumers involved in hobbies right at the show.

No one knows your product or service better than you! iHobby Expo™ gives you a great forum to share your ideas, showcase new products, test market and learn from fellow suppliers and dealers at a respected show that is full of new and exciting features. Please join us!

http://www.ihobbyexpo.com/

2006 ARCA/IRL Weekend

* September 9, 2006: SK Hand Tool 200 [ARCA RE/MAX Series] (200 Miles)
* September 9, 2006: IRLA® Menards Infiniti Pro Seriesa,c Race (100 Miles)
* September 10, 2006: IRLA® IndyCarA® Series Race Chicagoland Indy 300 (300 Miles)

Route 66 Raceway will once again host the popular Team Demolition Derby.

Team-Style Demo Derby Racing: Team demo style racing is fast and catastrophic, with 50 mph head-on collisions, heavy side swipes and cars totaled in just one hit. Team demo always has eight teams. Each team has four cars, squaring off two teams at a time, in a round-robin until there's a winner. To win the evening's event, the team must win three rounds.

The one-of-a-kind Team Demolition Derby will have four events at Route 66 Raceway with the fourth event serving as the Finals. Team Demos are a Saturday night favorite for fans who want to see an adrenaline pumping two hour spectacular where eight pro teams face off in what can only be described as roller derby with automobiles.

Lincoln Square Classic Car Show & Pinewood Derby

Sunday, August 13, 2006
9am - 4pm

Corus Bank's and McDonald's parking lots at 4800 North Western Avenue

For lovers of antique, classic and hot rod cars. Enjoy the fun, food and live entertainment.

X-Treme Freestyle Moto-X Show & 'BC3' Acappella Singing Show

One show only at 7:30 pm

Grandstand admission:
Children 4 -12 $4.00
13 years & over $7.00

Route 66 Raceway will once again host the popular Team Demolition Derby.

Team-Style Demo Derby Racing: Team demo style racing is fast and catastrophic, with 50 mph head-on collisions, heavy side swipes and cars totaled in just one hit. Team demo always has eight teams. Each team has four cars, squaring off two teams at a time, in a round-robin until there's a winner. To win the evening's event, the team must win three rounds.

The one-of-a-kind Team Demolition Derby will have four events at Route 66 Raceway with the fourth event serving as the Finals. Team Demos are a Saturday night favorite for fans who want to see an adrenaline pumping two hour spectacular where eight pro teams face off in what can only be described as roller derby with automobiles.

2006 NASCAR Weekend
* Saturday, July 8, 2006: USG DUROCK 300 Race (300 Miles)
* Sunday, July 9, 2006: USH SHEETROCK 400 Race (400 Miles)

Route 66 Raceway will once again host the popular Team Demolition Derby.

Team-Style Demo Derby Racing: Team demo style racing is fast and catastrophic, with 50 mph head-on collisions, heavy side swipes and cars totaled in just one hit. Team demo always has eight teams. Each team has four cars, squaring off two teams at a time, in a round-robin until there's a winner. To win the evening's event, the team must win three rounds.

The one-of-a-kind Team Demolition Derby will have four events at Route 66 Raceway with the fourth event serving as the Finals. Team Demos are a Saturday night favorite for fans who want to see an adrenaline pumping two hour spectacular where eight pro teams face off in what can only be described as roller derby with automobiles.

DuPage County Fair Demolition Derby
Sunday, July 30, 2006
2 p.m.: Demolition derby
7 p.m.: Demolition derby

DuPage County Fairgrounds
2015 W. Manchester Rd.
Wheaton,IL

Features live music by Ashlee Simpson, Travis Tritt, Jesse McCartney and others. Also, fireworks, carnival rides, food booths, a rodeo, livestock exhibits, a demolition derby, pig races, arts and crafts and more.

Grandstand entertainment:

Wednesday
8:30 p.m.: Ashlee Simpson

Thursday
9 p.m.: Travis Tritt

Friday
8:30 p.m.: Jesse McCartney

Saturday
2 p.m.: Rodeo
7 p.m.: Rodeo

Sunday
2 p.m.: Demolition derby
7 p.m.: Demolition derby

Jul. 26 - Jul. 30

Daily : 8 a.m. - midnight

Price: $1-$6; free for kids 2 and under. Additional fee for Grandstand events: $5-$40
Phone: 630-668-6636