Race & Performance Expo - Schaumburg, IL. - Feb. 20th & 21st, 2016....

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Hello to all my fellow Taurus SHO enthusiasts.

I wanted to post information on a very large show coming up, that's representative of not only the Midwest Region itself, but more so representative of an expansive amount of aftermarket suppliers, vendors, and industry insiders alike that are lined up to exhibit.

The title of the show is: "Race & Performance Expo"

The show is being indoors at: Renaissance Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg, IL. 60173

Additional details can be found here: http://www.raceperformanceexpo.com/

I was honored back in December of 2015, to have been invited to exhibit my multiple award winning, record setting / holding, heavily modified 2010 Ford Taurus SHO at this event.

This is the 1st time I have ever been invited to exhibit at this event, and I will be displaying with one of the show's top promoters, a company called Winner's Circle. More info on them can be found here: www.winnerscircle.com

So look for me to be somewhere around that particular company.

I just completed all of my official registration paperwork, submitted my order for electric service, and am arranging for at least one model, if not more / multiple models, to attend and be available for pictures, etc.

I know some of you who live in the general Midwest area have seen my SHO in person, and have expressed accolades accordingly (thank you very much) but like I said, this is so much more of an event, as there are a wealth of vendors, their products, and more importantly, industry insiders to network with.

I've previously attended this event, but only as a spectator, and because the show has grown exponentially over the years, they needed to source a larger venue to house all of the exhibitor's respectively.

Previously, this event was held at a facility called Pheasant Run Inn, which is/was located in St. Charles, IL.

But please consider coming out for at least one of the days that weekend, and I hope to see some of you there!
 

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Website updated, to include images of my whip in the "cars to appear" section near the bottom.

Floor plan now added, and my assigned show floor location is displayed in the red section, directly across from "Hot Rodders of Tomorrow" section.

Floor plan also provides those desiring to attend, a glimpse at the vast amount of vendors in attendance.

Like I said in my OP, a huge HUGE event!

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A few pre-show shenanigan's, as well as pre-show images located in this album here:

http://s229.photobucket.com/user/bpd1151/library/Race Performance Expo Chicago 2016

Enjoy! It's looking like it's gonna be a fantastic weekend, weather wise and attendance wise.

Have been hearing the event broadcast on various FM Radio media outlets in the last two weeks or so......

Lot of outstanding vendors to network with.

I'm in a prime spot, main aisle, booth #'s 1135 & 1137 respectively. The engine build contests are across the aisle from me..... super way cool.

More pics forthcoming..... off to bed for me, as I've been burning the candle on both ends. Ugh..... zzzzzz zzzzzz
 

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Great to see you, expo was pretty cool, LS3 in a 911 was just weird, but I love that flat 6 sound.
Standing there with Mike watching reactions of people when they read the 1/4 mile and HP numbers was priceless. "Wait....What" Should be the name of his car!
Tommy stoked about some Simpson driving shoes for Birthday.
 

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Yes, yes..... great meeting you as well. Wonderful that you were/are part of Redhorse Performance.

Glad you got to view my SHO in person. Appreciate the kudos, and I think the event overall, went incredibly well.

Attendance seemed to be even greater than anticipated. Don't be a stranger.

Tom, it was also great seeing you and your son as well. I hope the hook up for the Simpson Racing gear proves beneficial. The person I referred you to truly is a really really good guy, and I'm positive he'll take care of you.

Yea, those looks and exclamations you spoke of, literally occurred all throughout the event, both days, from opening to closing.

The "Wait.....What!?!?!?" comments, along with "That's a Taurus!?!?!?" were quite frequent, and quite entertaining.

I may have to include either of those in future signage/display materials.

I was just happy to represent the platform, both from an information perspective, as well as a visual, eye candy perspective respectively.

I think that goal was achieved. It was cool getting to hang out with the guys from Garage Squad of Velocity TV fame, as they were right next to me.

More pics (and from what I understand, even video) coming from my good friend and photographer pal Jeff are forthcoming.

I'm thankful for Brenda and her time/talents in looking so beautiful both days of the event. Always a pleasure being in her company.

I am also thankful for the wonderful relations I solidified, as well as creating, and I am looking forward to the sponsorship offer touted to me by Derale Performance after I mentioned to them I was interested in working on a bigger/better aux tranny cooler.

New mods coming this week, as I now prepare for the upcoming Tuner Galleria portion of Chicago's big World of Wheels event, details on that show can be found here --------> http://tunergalleria.com/schedule/

Thanks guys for coming out to Race Performance Expo..... you guys are the best! Hope you enjoyed yourselves!
 

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YouTube video from Jeff, just went live a lil bit ago....


Enjoy! Pics coming soon!


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Was a great time, looking forward to World of wheels and Tuner Galleria. Hopefully see you there.
You will.

New mods going on this Thursday.

Will be detailing most of next week, but should be easier given I was all set for this past event.

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Great pics of the event, gotta attend one of these in person :thumb: Brenda's awesome!

Is that Jeff with his better half snuck in there :) Cute couple.
 
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