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ARNE TOMAN OF CANNONBALL GARAGE AND ALEX PALMERI OF LEGIT STREET CARS ENJOYING CONVERSATION WITH MEMBERS OF THE CHICAGO MOTOR CARS TEAM.
Continued from the previous page by Dean and Stephanie (through chicagoautoclubwest.com and facebook) to the membership, as well as the assistance of a host of volunteers, including new Illinois CACW President Justin Carlock at the show itself. Stephanie said “On the day of the show, Dean and I were stationed at entrances to personally welcome CACW members and visitors alike. In addition, as more vehicle owners showed up, they, too, were escorted to pre-planned locations.”
Dean adds, “As the show closed, some four hours later, exits for the stars of the show were as carefully orchestrated as their entrances, complete with appropriate engine roars, that everyone just loved. A good time has been had by all, and we look forward to seeing everyone again next year, bigger and better than ever.”
Purpose Of CACW has evolved.
Certainly, a prime goal of these events is to give owners and fans of luxury and classic cars a chance to see and talk and about and enjoy these special vehicles.
A MCLAREN 650S LEAVING THE SHOW AND DRAWING A CROWD OF FANS. 58
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But Dean says, “I, and others, have come to realize that these cars and these events can be a wonderful draw for an even larger purpose.” “The pandemic has had a devasting effect on many, including some in our ‘automobile enthusiast’ community.” “Fortunately, we have been able to help. We run fundraisers, and a large portion of the money that comes in from tickets, entry fees, club memberships, and promotion discounts between members goes to help others in and beyond our Continued on next page
