Corvette Funfest Welcomes “The Guess Who”!

Effingham, IL – The “Guess Who” will take the Field of Dreams Main Stage on Saturday night filling the air with some of the greatest hits of the 60’s and 70’s.  Enjoy a trip down memory lane with hits like “American Woman”, and “No Sugar Tonight”.   In addition to the Guess Who, we have a great line-up of events making it a must-attend event this year.  We are rolling out the red carpet  for a “Cars and Stars Weekend” at the 17th annual Corvette Funfest.  Corvette Funfest, held annually on Mid America Motorworks’ 150 acre corporate campus, is one of the largest gatherings of Corvette Enthusiasts in the country.         

During the three-day celebration, more than 15,000 Corvettes and over 45,000 enthusiasts will enjoy a fun filled weekend of events and activities including the Fun Road Rallye, the Corvette Auction, Kids in Corvettes, Exhaust & Burnout Wars, the Ladies Zone, the ever popular Corvette Cantina, a Saturday night concert featuring “The Guess Who”, and not to mention the endless display of Corvettes to enjoy!  Once again, you will be in for the experience of a lifetime.  Don’t get caught missing out on all the action!   >> Read more about the Guess Who         

“Cars and Stars”  

George Barris

Join us in welcoming once again the “King of Kustomizers” George Barris!  Mr. Barris is known to millions of car enthusiasts and collectors around the globe as one of Hollywood’s most famous vehicle creators.  Throughout the weekend he will be hosting seminars, participating in autograph sessions, and will be featured as a special guest at our “Cars and Stars” Charity Event Thursday evening.  Additionally, you just may want to go home with the special “Barris Kustom Award,” which Barris will be awarding to the customized Corvette of his choice!         

Reggie Jackson

Mid America Motorworks is excited to welcome Baseball Great, Reggie Jackson!  Reggie, well known as ”Mr. October” for his outstanding performance in a World Series game, will be a special guest at this year’s Funfest.  He made his mark in American Baseball as a hard-hitting, fast-footed player who lead two teams to five World Championships in only seven years.  He became the 216th inductee into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1993.   And now, he will be making his mark on Corvette Funfest history!  He is an avid car collector, so we look forward to having him here to experience this amazing event with all of you.         

Linda Vaughn

No car event would be complete without our next special guest, the one and only Linda Vaughn!  Her admired, sparkling personality has graced many racing magazines, race tracks, parades, and trade shows.  She is best known as “Miss Hurst Golden Shifter” and “The Queen of Drag Racing.”  She was the first to merge Hollywood and women into the lines of NASCAR.  She became a trophy queen for just about every automotive competition including NASCAR, Indy, Formula One, and more.  Her smile and personality always make you feel right at home.  So, it only seemed fit that we invite her to this year’s event!