ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 19, 2000 CONTACT: Dave Druker or CONTACT: Randy Nehrt

Secretary of State’s Auto Show Celebrates 51st Anniversary September 9th

SPRINGFIELD –– The 2000 Secretary of State’s Auto Show will be held September 9 at the State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Secretary of State Jesse White announced today. First organized in 1949 as an Antique Auto Meet, the show today features not only some of the finest antique and classic vehicles in Illinois, but sports cars and motorcycles as well.

"Mark your calendars today so you can enjoy this dazzling display of steel and chrome or visit our popular swap meet and flea market," said White.

The Illinois State Champion award will be given to the vehicle judged best at the show by the Auto Show Advisory Committee.

The special Marquis award will honor the top Corvair at this year’s meet. The award represents a different automobile manufacturer each year.

First, second and third place winners will receive awards in at least 38 classes of vehicles, including antique motor scooters or motor-powered bikes and antique motorcycles.

Special Event license plates promoting the Auto Show are available for $20 per set. For a brochure including an Auto Show/Swap Meet registration form and plate request form, write to the Secretary of State’s office, 324 W. Monroe, Springfield, IL 62704, or call 217/557-7629. The brochure also is available online at