The IFLBCC has been invited to attend this year’s Springfield Highland Games British Car Show – Springfield Area Highland Games on October 18th, 2025.
FREE attendance requires submitting the SAHG-British Car Show Application. Click Here. Participants MUST send the Show application before October 7, 2025. Forms will also be available at the October Natter ‘n Noggin or Click Here.
The Highland Games would like to prepare entry passes in advance for all who will be attending, in the hopes that all will go smoothly the day of the event. Entrants can respond either by email or snail mail; either method works, as long as they submit the forms before October 7, allowing time for passes to be printed.
You can contact Jordan Thomas-Summers by email at: [ jordan.lynn.1990@gmail.com ] with any questions you have about the event. You can also mail your entry to: Jordan Thomas-Summers 6245 W. Iles Ave. New Berlin, IL 62670 Also click here.
Please visit the IFLBCC Group Drive event page to RSVP – https://www.facebook.com/share/17AeKcvVTX/ so that we know how many will be cruising with us. You can also RSVP with Brian Davis – mailto:bjdavis@PaddysGarage.com
IFLBCC Event Drive*: We’ll be taking the Old Route 66 route from Bloomington, to Atlanta, Lincoln, Williamsville, Sherman, and finally to the Sangamon Co. Fair Grounds in New Berlin. We’ll be rest stopping at the Love’s in Williamsville at approximately 10:00am.
Click here for the Google map directions that can be downloaded to your phone or printed out. This will be a group drive. https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwsYSULLZBnxerZ69
Drive Details: For those leaving from Bloomington, Brian Davis will lead our drive on Sat. October 18th, from Casey’s on 2017 Fox Creek Rd, Bloomington, IL 61701. Departure time will be 9:00 AM for an approximate arrival time of 11:00 at New Berlin, IL. The drive avoids all interstate travel and skirts the North and West side of Springfield. The route is approximately 77 miles, so we’ll need to leave Casey’s promptly at 9:00 AM. Please note that the Car Show parking will be at Gate 3.
Post-Show Meal: After the show, around 2:00-2:30 PM, we will stop at the Fairlane Diner in Sherman, IL, for a final gathering before heading home. The Fairlane Diner is a family-owned restaurant situated along Old Route 66 in Sherman, Illinois. The Fairlane offers a variety of burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads, horseshoes, and ice cream. 50’s 60’s atmosphere with friendly staff and good music.
Event Link: Springfield Area Highland Games
Event/Drive Questions: Brian Davis – mailto:bjdavis@PaddysGarage.com
Event Questions: You can contact Jordan Thomas-Summers by email at: [ jordan.lynn.1990@gmail.com ] with any questions you have about the event.
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