DeLorean Convention and Show 2023 - Event Registration is Open

[Rich W]

DCS Event Registration is now Open for DCS_2023.

The DCS Online Event Registration is now Open for DeLorean Convention
and Show (DCS_2023) in Crystal Lake, IL. Event dates Aug. 3-6, 2023 at
the Holiday Inn and Conference Center - Crystal Lake, which is the
same location as DCS_2021, just before DeLorean Midwest Open House.

Registration will be open for two months, from May 23 through July 23.
There will be no on-site registration, so make sure to advance register.
In several ways, this event will be similar to other past DCS Events and
in other ways, it will be similar to the changes made for DCS_2021.

The Event Registration is inclusive for Thursday through Saturday at Noon,
so if you break it down, its $50 each for Thursday and Friday, and $25 for
Saturday morning, before the DeLorean Midwest Open House starting at Noon.
Kids pricing is $20 each weekday and $10 for Saturday morning. Badges $5.

As with DCS_2021, there are no required meals (so you eat on your own), to
help keep costs down, and we were able to "hold" on room rental rates too.
Please keep in mind that the Event Registration goes toward the travel and
room and meal expenses for the VIP Guests and conference space rental.

Use the link below to DCS_2023 Event Register before July 23:

https:\\www.deloreanconvention.com (link on the Main Page until July 23)

As for all VIP Guests, more details will be included in another DCS_2023 thread soon,
but for planning purposes, below are a few returning VIP Guests that are confirmed:

- Zach DeLorean
- Nick Sutton
- Colleen Booth
- George Levy
- Hillel Levin
- Greg Sedoff
- The QAC POGs

We have a few more "new" confirmed VIP Guests, which we will introduce in
the VIP Guest List thread (with details) and we have a few more VIP Guests
that have not confirmed yet, but we hope to have them confirm soon. Watch
for the DCS_2023 Event Details thread and posts, starting later this week.

Keep in mind you will need to contact DeLorean Midwest to RSVP directly to
them, to attend a Lunch and Open House Event on Saturday at Noon, Aug. 5.

More details to follow.

Thanks,
Rich W.

[dtavres]

WHY isn't this info on the website? I know MANY DeLorean owners who are NOT on DMCTalk...

It's hard to justify $130 without a schedule of events on the same site with the registration.

[DavidProehl]

WHY isn't this info on the website? I know MANY DeLorean owners who are NOT on DMCTalk...

It's hard to justify $130 without a schedule of events on the same site with the registration.

Schedule was posted just over a month ago here: https://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?19717-DeLorean-Convention-and-Show-2023-Hotel-Room-Registration-is-Open&p=276042&viewfull=1#post276042

[dtavres]

Schedule was posted just over a month ago here: https://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?19717-DeLorean-Convention-and-Show-2023-Hotel-Room-Registration-is-Open&p=276042&viewfull=1#post276042

Hmm... maybe you didn't read my comment? "WHY isn't this info on the website? I know MANY DeLorean owners who are NOT on DMCTalk..."

Or IS it on the website, and I just can't see it?

[Michael]

Schedule was posted just over a month ago here: https://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?19717-DeLorean-Convention-and-Show-2023-Hotel-Room-Registration-is-Open&p=276042&viewfull=1#post276042

Ummmm
I know MANY DeLorean owners who are NOT on DMCTalk..

[Rich W]

DCS_2023 - VIP Guest List(s):

Below are the VIP Guests that are confirmed for DCS_2023 as of 06/24/2023:

- Zach DeLorean (John Z. DeLorean’s son)
- Nick Sutton (former VIP Executive and book author)
- Colleen Booth (former JZD Secretary)
- George Levy (automotive writer and book author)
- Hillel Levin (automotive writer and book author)
- Barry Jeshurin (DMC - LA Regional Team - District Service Manager)
- Alexx Michael (DeLorean stories that could not be put in his DeLorean book)
- DeLorean QAC POGs - Jeff and Chris (King POG and Parts POG)


New VIP Guests that are not confirmed yet or may “present” virtual interviews:

- Dan Shea (Colleen Booth’s brother, one of JZD?s drivers in the early 1980’s)
- QAC POG - Norm Ellsworth (recent medical procedure may not allow travel)
- (several possible DCS VIP guests, negotiating processes are still in progress)
- Bob Gale, pre-recorded presentation (busy with BTTF NY Broadway musical)

More details to follow.

[Rich W]

Special Limited Edition Bonus Gifts for all Registered DCS Attendees

The DCS Planning Team is very pleased to announce we will be giving away
Special Limited Edition Gifts to all Registered DCS Attendees this year. You
must be present, in person, to accept the Free Gifts, since the Free Gifts will
be handed out by a third party at the convention, during the event.

At this time, there will be at least two free gifts, with the first of the two gifts
having enough quantities for each of the Registered DCS Attendees and VIP’s,
while the second of the gifts will be available, first come, first serve, on a more
limited basis, since we do not know how many will be left at time of DCS 2023.

As mentioned in other posts, DCS Registration will run through July 23rd and
the number of Special Limited Edition Gifts will be based on that total number.
While we do not anticipate selling out DCS Registrations before July 23rd, it is
possible we could sell out early, so if you plan to attend, do not delay too long.

[Rich W]

Use the link below to DCS_2023 Event Register before July 23:

https:\\www.deloreanconvention.com (link on the Main Page until July 23)

Remember to contact DeLorean Midwest to Register for their Open House

[FatCharley]

Looking forward to another fun show. My car runs but unfortunately, I have to fly in for this one due to limited time off work.

[FLUX @88]

Hey everyone, will be traveling close to 15 hours? any recommendations where to wash my car around the event? I?m sure it will be a mess once we arrive.. Thanks everyone

[FatCharley]

Hey everyone, will be traveling close to 15 hours? any recommendations where to wash my car around the event? I?m sure it will be a mess once we arrive.. Thanks everyone

Just show up and have fun. You can always wipe down your car in the parking lot.

[Rich W]

Rare Vehicle with DeLorean History

Fresh out of long term storage (and hopefully ready to drive) to DCS 2023,
along with a VIP Talk and Q&A about the vehicle, on Thursday and Friday.
Functional restoration is ongoing, and we hope to have all the glitches and
drips or leaks fixed in time for DCS 2023. (we will trailer it there, if need be).

This may be your one and only chance to see this vehicle in person. Vehicle
has been garage kept its entire life, including being stored for several long
stretches of time between the 1980’s and the 2020’s. One of our VIP Guests
has been vehicle’s caretaker for over 40 years and knows its entire history.

If you have not pre-registered yet for DCS 2023, do not delay much longer.
Less than 2 weeks left to Event Register. We hope to see you at DCS 2023.

[Rich W]

DCS 2023 - Event Registration Reminder:

Event Registration for DCS 2023 ends at midnight on Sunday, July 23, 2023,
which is less than two weeks from today. There is No On-Site Registration,
so you must Event Register in advance to attend. Event ID’s are required for
admittance to all VIP Guest Talks and Presentations, and for DCS Museum.

Please register as soon as possible, so our VIP Guest Authors can estimate
the number of books they should bring for sale and for signing at the event.
As with DCS 2021, we may “close” availability to pre-order an event T-Shirt
as early as Friday, July 21, so do not delay your event registration too long.

[Rich W]

DeLorean Fun Kana Driving Course is Back

With its debut at DCS 2018, the DeLorean Precision Driving Event called
DeLorean Fun Kana will be back for DCS 2023. Once again, this event is
designed and run by the members of the Mid-States DeLorean Club, and
they were up from the St. Louis area last Friday, for final measurements.

This activity is best described by watching a video from DCS 2018.

Part of the Fun Kana event at DCS 2018 is at the video link below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-eyVhbR8_4

[Rich W]

As mentioned earlier, we will end the pre-order for T-Shirts in two days, on
Friday, July 21, 2023 in order to receive the T-Shirts in advance of DCS 2023.

All Event Registration for DCS 2023 ends at midnight on Sunday, July 23, 2023.



DCS 2023 - Event Registration Reminder:

Event Registration for DCS 2023 ends at midnight on Sunday, July 23, 2023,
which is less than two weeks from today. There is No On-Site Registration,
so you must Event Register in advance to attend. Event ID’s are required for
admittance to all VIP Guest Talks and Presentations, and for DCS Museum.

Please register as soon as possible, so our VIP Guest Authors can estimate
the number of books they should bring for sale and for signing at the event.
As with DCS 2021, we may “close” availability to pre-order an event T-Shirt
as early as Friday, July 21, so do not delay your event registration too long.

[DaraSue]

Will a more definite schedule be posted before registration closes? There are a couple of people I'd like to see speak if I miraculously get the time off but don't want to spend $600 on reg and plane fare just to find out they were scheduled before I arrived 😐 I assume Zach will be on Saturday but what about Booth, Levy and Jeshurin? They're the ones I haven't seen before so I'd like to catch their presentations if I can somehow finagle a few days off...

[DaraSue]

Actually I just noticed there aren't talks scheduled Saturday night so presumably Zach would be Friday night? Pretty much the only chance I have of making it is if I get diagnosed with a disqualifying medical condition in the next 3 days but I'm sure other people would like to know too... :frantic:

[Rich W]

DCS_2023 - Tentative VIP Talks, Presentations and Events Schedule

Event Registration will be Wednesday afternoon, evening and Thursday morning (TBA)

Thursday, August 3 (times are tentative until August 1)
Morning Sessions - 9am to 11:45am - VIP Guest Talks
Talk #1 - 9:00am to 9:30am, Q&A 9:30am to 9:45am (1) Nick Sutton
Talk #2 - 10:00am to 10:30am, Q&A 10:30am to 10:45am (2) George Levy
Talk #3 - 11:00am to 11:30am, Q&A 11:30am to 11:45am (3) Dan Shea (Colleen)

Lunch Break - 11:45am to 1:15pm - the list of nearby local lunch options

Afternoon Sessions - 1:30pm to 5pm - VIP Guest Talks
Talk #4 - 1:30pm to 2:00pm, Q&A 2:00pm to 2:15pm (4) Barry Jeshurin
Talk #5 - 2:30pm to 3:00pm, Q&A 3:00pm to 3:15pm (5) John Gunnell
Talk #6 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm, Q&A 4:30pm to 4:55pm (6) Zach DeLorean

Dinner Break - 5pm to 7pm - choose hotel restaurant or nearby options

Evening Sessions - 7pm to 9pm - owner presentations or interviews
Talk #7 - 7:00pm to 7:30pm, Q&A 7:30pm to 7:45pm (7) Alexx Michael
Talk #8 - 8:00pm to 8:30pm, Q&A 8:30pm to 8:45pm [8] POGs
All Day - DCS Museum (TBD) est. setup by 1pm, 1pm-5pm (?), 7pm-9pm (?)



Friday, August 4 (times are tentative until August 1)
Morning Sessions - 9am to 11:45am - VIP Guest Talks
Talk #1 - 9:00am to 9:30am, Q&A 9:30am to 9:45am (1) Nick Sutton
Talk #2 - 10:00am to 10:30am, Q&A 10:30am to 10:45am (2) Barry Jeshurin
Talk #3 - 11:00am to 11:30am, Q&A 11:30am to 11:45am (3) George Levy

Lunch Break - 11:45am to 1:15pm - the list of nearby local lunch options

Afternoon Sessions - 1:30pm to 5pm - VIP Guest Talks
Talk #4 - 1:30pm to 2:00pm, Q&A 2:00pm to 2:15pm (4) Colleen Booth
Talk #5 - 2:30pm to 3:00pm, Q&A 3:00pm to 3:15pm (5) John Gunnell
Talk #6 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm, Q&A 4:30pm to 4:55pm (6) Zach DeLorean

Dinner Break - 5pm to 7pm - choose hotel restaurant or nearby options

Evening Sessions - 7pm to 9pm - owner presentations or interviews
Talk #7 - 7:00pm to 7:30pm, Q&A 7:30pm to 7:45pm (7) Hillel Levin
Talk #8 - 8:00pm to 8:30pm, Q&A 8:30pm to 8:45pm [8] POGs
All Day - DCS Museum (TBD) estimated 9am-11am, 1pm-5pm (?), 7pm-9pm (?)



Saturday, August 5 (DMC Midwest Open House - 12pm to 5pm)

Morning Movie and Talk Sessions - 8am to 12pm
Morning Museum Hours - DCS Museum (hours TBD) estimated 9am-12pm

Morning Movie - 8am to 9:05am
Movie Q&A - 9:05am to 9:30am (Q&A) Steve
BTTF Car discussion - 9:30am to 10am (BTTF) Kevin

DeLorean Precision Driving - Fun Kana
Rear Parking Lot by Heli-pad 10am to 12pm Marty, Jake, Cecil


Times subject to change.