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Team Shelby Route 66 Shelby Style
Weekend Lodging & Banquet
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Springfield
3050 South Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, Illinois
September 24 -27, 2026
Amenities
Block of rooms under Team Shelby @ $134 + tax
Cutoff date is August 25, 2026
We have 20 rooms per day blocked off so get your rooms now!!
100% smoke free hotel
Ample free parking plus a separate area for Team Shelby registrants
Free Breakfast!!
Indoor Pool, Airport Shuttle, Exercise Facilities
The Holiday Inn Express is attached to the Crown Plaza Convention Center. The Crown Plaza is where our banquet is and where our Thursday registration meet and greet will happen. Thursday registration is at The Long 9 Lounge inside Crowne Plaza.
The Long 9 Lounge, with its oversized chairs, dark wood molding, and fireplaces is a wonderful spot to relax and enjoy a drink after dinner to relax after a long day of meetings. Our Bar & Grill offers four large flat-screen TV's so you will not miss the big game. We offer lounge and bar seating with soft leather couches and table seating throughout. Our lounge is also home to "Regal Slots"! Today could be your lucky day.
Here is the link for the hotel:
Thursday Arrival Itinerary
The Long 9 Lounge
inside Crowne Plaza - Second Floor, Lobby Level
3000 South Dirksen Parkway Springfield, IL 62703
Registration and meet & greet from 4pm until 9pm
Goodie bag and sign in. Bring your challenge coins!
Friday Itinerary
We all meet in the parking lot around 8am for roll call and drivers meeting. We head south on Historic Route 66 for a fun filled day of stops along the Mother Road. We will go no further than St. Louis and will not go into the city. It's about a 2-hour drive one way. Lunch at approx. noon and more stops on the way back to the hotel hoping to make it back around 2:30p or 3p. Stops to be announced
Then at 3-4p we go across the street to The Route 66 City Nights Cruise. A major highlight of the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival, this police-escorted cruise features hundreds of classic cars, muscle cars, and hot rods parading into downtown Springfield. The cruise starts at 6pm and takes approx. 2 hours to cruise downtown. 1000’s of people line the roadway and cheer us on. https://route66fest.com/
After the cruise we all head to Route 66 Motorheads Bar & Grill, Museum and Entertainment Complex for dinner. Motorheads is the coolest place to bring your family and friends for great food and unique atmosphere! Every aspect of our bar, restaurant, and museum was designed with car and racing enthusiasts in mind. Our historic Route 66 stop is home to a variety of motorcycle rallies, car shows, and much more throughout the year. Whether you're looking for a delicious meal, cold drink, or a nostalgic walk through the past, visit the coolest bar and grill in the Springfield, IL area! - https://66motorheads.com/
Saturday Itinerary
We all meet in the parking lot around 8am for roll call and drivers meeting. We head north this time on Historic Route 66 for a fun-filled day of stops along the Mother Road. We will go no further than Joliet, which is about 2.5 hours away. Lunch at approx. noon and more stops on the way back to the hotel hoping to make it back around 3p. Stops to be announced.
Saturday Banquet
Saturday Sept 26th is our charity banquet
Happy Hour cash bar is from 5p-6p with dinner from 6p-10p
Buffett style dinner includes assorted rolls and butter
and freshly brewed iced tea
Salads: Crowne Salad, Italian Pasta Salad, Loaded Potato Salad
Side Dishes: Herb Roasted Redskin Potatoes and Herb Rice Pilaf
Entrees: New York Strip Loin in Cabernet Reduction and Hoisin Glazed Chicken in Hoisin Honey Garlic Sauce
Desserts: Ultimate Chocolate Cake and New York Cheesecake with Seasonal Fruit
Sunday Itinerary
Breakfast with your friends and family and final goodbyes
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