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Brown Bag Lunch – The History of The Elgin Road Races with Al Walters

July 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT
Free

Beginning in 1910 – a year before the Indianapolis 500 – some of the nation’s best drivers and mechanics competed in a 300-mile race on rural roads just west of Elgin. The races continued until 1920, and were resumed one more time in 1933 in conjunction with the Chicago World’s Fair. Thousands of people used to visit Elgin to see the races, come relive their excitement!

Bring your lunch – we supply the drinks and dessert!
FREE for Members, $5 for Guests. Please pay at the door, but register below so we can plan accordingly:

Details

  • Date: July 17
  • Time:
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT
  • Cost: Free

Venue

  • Elgin History Museum
  • 360 Park St
    Elgin, IL United States
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  • Phone 847-742-4248