The nation’s largest auto show producer, Motor Trend Sports Auto Shows, announces the 17th annual Iowa Illinois Regional Auto Show, coming to the Davenport RiverCenter Friday through Sunday, Feb. 11-13. The event, which showcases 2011 autos, and some 2012 models along with high performance cars, is a joint effort of auto dealers of 17 counties in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.

Show times are: Friday-Saturday, Feb. 12 & 13 10 a.m.- 9 p.m.
 Sunday, Feb. 14 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
NEW THIS YEAR: Ride & Drive! Auto show attendees will have a chance to get behind the wheel for a drive and get a real feel for the performance and handling of several vehicles from Chevrolet, Buick and GMC.
Special events during the show include:

 Sunday: Family Day — Kids 12 and under free. Personal appearances by Dora the Explorer – a Petting Zoo – Jumpy balloon inflatables – Milk & Cookies for the kids.

 Saturday and Sunday professional balloon artists & magicians will make animal characters for kids and perform magic tricks.

 Special Vehicles confirmed:
2012 Ford Focus
2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible (Pre-Production)
2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year® – 2011 Chevrolet Volt located in the Chevrolet display
2011 Motor Trend Truck of the Year® – 2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD located in the Chevrolet display

Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 SEMA Concept Race Car Simulators – Climb into the cockpit of two racers located in the Mississippi Hall to test your skills as a race car driver. FREE to attendees all show days, these racing simulators feature surround sound, wind and smoke machines to give you a realistic experience Proceeds from the Auto Show benefit the Iowa –Illinois Regional Auto Show Scholarship Fund. $25,000 will be awarded at a special presentation to six college bound students. This will take the scholarship total given to over $175,000.

For more information, visit www.quadcityautoshow.com or call Susan Shrader at Nissi Marketing – 563) 388-6744.