As Bill mentioned this event will be held during the week, no weekend days. Arrive Monday and depart Saturday morning
Get your kicks on Route 66"
DMAC 2026 National Meet
September 14-18, 2026
Joliet, Illinois
Join us in the “Crossroads of Mid-America” where we will drive down stretches of Route 66,
celebrating its 100th anniversary, and visit its iconic roadside attractions. We will also visit the
Old Joliet prison, where gangsters (and the Blues Brothers) spent time, and other scenic and
historic sites along the way. Bring your flapper and gangster outfits for this tour as we get our
kicks on Route 66!
Hotel: Wingate by Wyndham Rate is $85/night
To reserve your room call the hotel directly at 815-741-2100 and reference that you are booking in
The Durant Auto Club block or use the following link:
Yes, those dates are correct, arriving Monday September 14 and departing Friday September 18. The hotel is the Wingate by Wyndham, at a rate of $85 per night. We will be driving on Route 66 and visiting iconic roadside attractions as well as other sites in the Joliet area. More details to follow soon!