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After the excitement of the Chicago Auto Show, it was hard to imagine how that experience could be topped. Luckily, World of Wheels and Tuner Galleria were just around the corner in March. At the Auto Show, Orlando invited me to park up with him and his club Team Nostalgic at Tuner Galleria.

2026 marked the first year for Chi Town Alley, a new exhibit at the Chicago Auto Show. In the past, the show has mainly been a showcase for manufacturers to display their newest models and concept cars. In recent years, the organizers have made attempts to broaden the appeal of the show featuring indoor course demos for Jeep, Ford and EV manufacturers. This year, they included a special area that showcased local car clubs.