The only show I can think of is the JC Whitney spring show. It is in Lasalle, Illinois, probably about 80 or 90 miles from Oak Brook. They get anywhere from 200 to 500 cars, depending on the weather. It is right off of I-80, so it is easy to get to. I think it runs from 9 to 4 or something like that. Otherwise check for local cruise nights. They will just be starting as we will probably be still shoveling snow. We did not get it baad this year, but the year ain't over around here till around June!
Oh, you get to use to it. Supposed to be in the low 50's tomorrow. Probably be back to cold and snow by next week. You just never know around here. i don't know........ I went to the spring NASCAR race in Atlanta a few years back and though I was up in the the frozen tundra!! Had long johns and a parka and stiff froze my( well, not all of it)....off! The weather patterns are changinf so much now, who knows where it will be nice anymore.