GENERAL SHOW INFORMATION
SHOW HOURS
Friday: 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
On Sunday the show closes immediately upon the conclusion of the awards ceremony.
JUDGING
How do I know what class my car will be in?
Your car will be assigned to a class by an ISCA official during move-in.
Will I be able to get a copy of my judging form?
Judging forms will be available after the Sunday awards presentation at the judging office for a period of one hour. Judging forms will not be available after move-out has concluded.
When will my car be judged?
Your car may be judged at any time before, during, and after regular show hours.
Should I leave my car uncovered at night for judging?
Yes. Vehicles will only be judged as displayed. Judges will not touch vehicles. See the ISCA rule book for further details.
Is my car eligible for special awards such as Top Twenty, Select Six, and the Legend Cup?
Refer to the Awards Page for Top Twenty, Select Six, and Legend Cup criteria.
AWARDS
How early can I get into the show on show days?
Show exhibitors can enter the show one hour before the show opens each day. You must enter through the exhibitor entrance.
How many show passes will I get as an exhibitor?
Additional one-day passes are available to exhibitors at check-in Wednesday through Thursday at 12:00 noon.
Can exhibitors buy additional show passes?
Additional one-day passes are available to exhibitors at the check-in desk on Wednesday, and Thursday and until noon on Friday. Cost is $20.00 each. Weekend passes are no longer available for purchase.
LOCATION &
NEARBY AMENITIES
What hotels are nearby?
Refer to the homepage of the website.
Discounted rates are available for show exhibitors until February 12th.
Where is the Donald E. Stephens Convention
Center located?
The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center is located at 5555 N. River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018.
APPLICATIONS/
VIP INVITATIONS
Can I send in my application via e-mail?
Applications may NOT be sent via email. Applications are available for download online but such applications must be printed, filled out completely, and mailed to the address shown on the application.
Can I pay the show application fee with a credit card or debit card?
Application fees can be paid only by cashier’s check, personal check, money order, or cash.
What is a VIP invitation?
VIP exhibitors are by invitation only. These invitations are given by the World Of Wheels advisory board members at car shows and events throughout the year.
How do I get a VIP invitation?
VIP exhibitors are by invitation only and cannot be requested.
Do VIP applicants pay to enter the show?
The $50.00 entry fee is for ISCA membership only. The Chicago World Of Wheels is an ISCA-sanctioned event and as such any exhibitor must pay the required entry fee.
VEHICLE / DISPLAYS
How much gas can my show vehicle have in its tank?
Your show vehicle can have no more than one-quarter tank of fuel.
What are the display sizes?
Display sizes are 10′ x 20′ or 20′ x 20′. CycleRama display size is 10′ x 10′.
What are stanchions?
Stanchions are post-like barriers separating your car from the aisle.
Do I need stanchions for my display?
Stanchions are required for all vehicle displays. Note that ISCA special display awards require stanchions or display borders and full floor covering in your display area. Call our show office for clarification if needed.
Do I need a display sign?
No. Display signs are encouraged but not required.
Do I need carpeting or other flooring for my display?
Carpeting/floor covering and stanchions or display border are required only for 20 x 20’ and end-cap display spaces. Note that ISCA special display awards require full floor covering and stanchions or display borders in your display area. Call our show office for clarification if needed.
Can I have lights and/or other electrical equipment in my display?
Yes, but an electrical hook-up fee will be required. Contact RES Decorating at 847-696-2208 for more information.
Can I sit in my display?
ISCA rules prohibit lounging in display areas.
Can I play music in my display?
The show building management prohibits the playing of music in individual displays.
Am I allowed to bring either soft drinks or alcoholic beverages to the show?
Show building concessions do not allow outside beverages of any kind inside the building.
Can I choose where my display area will be on the show floor?
Your display location will be selected by the show committee prior to the show move-in.
How do I register for a club display?
If you plan to show as a club, contact the event committee office at 708-361-2665.
PARKING
Is nearby parking available?
Parking is available in the parking garage across the street from the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Weekend parking passes are also available for exhibitors. These can be purchased at the show office from Wednesday until Friday at 12:00 noon.
Where do I park my trailer?
If you are local we strongly suggest that you take your trailer home. If that is not possible, limited parking is available for exhibitors in the marshaling lot. Further parking details will be provided once your vehicle is accepted to the Chicago World Of Wheels.
Are trailers allowed on the show floor during set-up?
Yes, with limited time to unload your vehicle and display and as long as adequate show floor space is available.
Can I come to the show on move-in days?
Only exhibitors and those with move-in passes are allowed in the show during set-up days.
How many people can I bring to help on move-in day?
Each exhibitor receives four move-in passes. Additional move-in passes will be available at the show move-in desk.
