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A Bears Fan's Guide to the Chicago Auto Show

Looking to replace your Lamborghini? In the market for a car as ridiculous as Devin Hester's? Want a Neckbeard-approved hybrid? Better yet, want to meet Earl Bennett, DJ Moore, Anthony Adams, Adam Podlesh? WCG was lucky enough to get a sneak peak at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show earlier today, and you can take a peek at the schedule and - yes - look at some cars below the fold. Vroom!

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First things first - a look at the schedule for when Bears players will be at the CAS:

What Day?

What Time?

Who?

Friday, 2/10

1:00-2:30PM

Earl Bennett

Saturday, 2/11

1:00-3:00PM

Anthony Adams

Saturday, 2/11

10:00AM-12:00

Steve McMichael

Saturday, 2/11

1:00-3:00PM

D.J. Moore

Sunday, 2/12

2:00-3:30PM

Dan Hampton

Thursday, 2/16

2:30-4:00PM

Adam Podlesh

Saturday, 2/18

11:00AM-1:00

Keith Van Horne

Saturday, 2/18

1:00-3:00PM

Earl Bennett

Sunday, 2/19

12:00-2:00PM

Dan Hampton

You can find the full schedule of appearances and events here - highlights include a slew of Blackhawks players and numerous chances to mock meet some of the 670AM hosts during their live broadcasts from the Show.

Along with Bears players, there are also cars. Don't believe me? Here's some photographic evidence.

Domestic cars? Nothing says "Made in America" like camo.

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Imports? They got 'em.

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Cars from the past? Yep.

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New cars? Naturally.

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Cars back from the future? Maybe.

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Cars you could never afford? Heck, they won't even let you touch these bad boys.

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"Cars" you can't even buy? Of course. This one, however, would be great for dealing with rush hour traffic.

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And, yes, even your standard sedan.

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I confess, despite living in Chicago for my whole life, I've never made it out to the Auto Show before. It sure beat going to work today, though! Like the man said, "It is so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up." Or, if you don't have the means, you can at least look.

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Jealous you got to go early!!

Ash and I will be there on Saturday. I have been every year but one (last year) since ‘99. In the past I’ve met Charles Tillman, Jerry Azumah, Brad Maynard and Matt Forte (Ash about peed herself with him). Always a good time at the Auto Show.

So yeah, if you’re around there Saturday say hi, WCGers.

...because Cutty does it.

by Sam Householder on Feb 9, 2012 9:23 PM CST reply actions  

I'm half-tempted to go back again

Just to add to the ol’ autograph collection.

by Steve Ronkowski on Feb 9, 2012 9:42 PM CST up reply actions  

Yeah, when I went in like '02 or '03

with my Dad and Urlacher was there and he (my dad) has never been a big autograph guy, so he refused to stand in the line that was winding around three GM displays to get an autograph. Lol. I still hold it against him, but I can’t really blame him either. It’s a great place to meet Chicago athletes.

...because Cutty does it.

by Sam Householder on Feb 10, 2012 7:38 AM CST up reply actions  

Pretty sure there was one

The Army display was way in the back, where the lighting was bad, so I didn’t linger too long since I was mostly looking for good photo ops.

by Steve Ronkowski on Feb 10, 2012 8:10 AM CST up reply actions  

I'll be there tomorrow...

It’s an annual tradition, just like going to training camp. Of course the wife and daughter have no interest in the cars, so they’ll be next door at the museum (how handy that they are close together).

Find out what the other team wants to do. Then take it away from them.
-George Halas

by NormalFan on Feb 10, 2012 10:48 AM CST reply actions  

The show is awesome!

I test drove four cars, was impressed with the new design of some traditionally boring mid-sized sedans, and ate too much. I only wish that Tesla Motors was there with their new Model S and Model X.
Traffic and Parking even turned out to be fairly easy.

Find out what the other team wants to do. Then take it away from them.
-George Halas

by NormalFan on Feb 13, 2012 11:22 AM CST up reply actions  

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