100 years ago, in preparation for the first nationally sanctioned motorcycle race, gallons of oil were being poured over the dirt roads of the Elgin National Road Race course to give it a “smoothness like mahogany”. Gasoline for the 45 registered racers was held in a barn before being transported to the racetrack. The racers were no doubt getting their wool sweaters and caps ready, no matter the temperature or weather, as that was their only protection from a crash.
On this Saturday, July 6th, we will welcome all makes and models of motorcycles and scooters in Downtown Elgin’s DuPage Court as we celebrate this 100 year anniversary. This is a family friendly event, FREE admission, unless you’d like to enter your motorcycle or scooter in our show. There’s a $10 fee for the show, and all registrants will get a ballot to vote for their favorites.
We’ll have a wide range of vendors on site, as well as plenty of restaurants and shops all within walking distance from the show. Bring the whole family and spend the day, there will be a burn out pit, vintage motorcycles, photography, paintings and museum memorabilia on display.
Around 4:00pm, all riders are welcome to parade along the same route as those 43 (two racers never started) original riders, and when we return to DuPage Court, My Lazy Elephant will play from 6:00pm – 7:00pm.
100 years of motorcycle race history, it sounds like a great way to spend the day. We hope to see you in the court this Saturday. Ride in, burn out!
Our event page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Elgin-National-Motorcycle-Show/239767809481722
Elgin National Motorcycle & Scooter Show 
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