Toyota Ride & Drive
Fridays 11 am - 6 pm, Saturdays 9 am - 6 pm, Sundays 9 am - 6 pm
Located in front of the convention center on Gilbert Lindsay Drive, next to the West Hall ticketing tents.
Come out and drive an assortment of Toyota vehicles including the all-new 5th Generation 4Runner and the full line of Hybrids on a specially designed drive course highlighting safety, quality and eco driving.
Ford Active Park Assist and Test Drive
December 4-13, Show open to 5 pm
Accessed from the Ford Exhibit in West Hall
Experience Active Park Assist, an all-new driver aide technology available in the distinctive new 2010 Lincoln MKT three-row luxury crossover vehicle, which will address the "top 10" anxieties in the parallel parking process. Auto show attendees will also have a chance to sit behind the wheel and get a real feel for the driving experience of several new Ford models.
AutoTrader.com "Match It Game Show"
It's back! The all-new AutoTrader.com MATCH IT Live Game Show! High-energy, action-packed, fun for all ages! Stop by the AutoTrader.com display, find out how you could be a contestant and test your cars and pop culture knowledge! Shows are scheduled during all public show days.
Art Center
December 4 - 13
Art Center Exhibit in Kentia Hall
Art Center will conduct a daily contest asking entrants to meet design challenges established by the Transportation Design Department. At the conclusion of each day, a jury of Art Center students, faculty and alumni will award one Art Center at Night scholarship and one Saturday High scholarship to the two individuals that display the most aptitude for Transportation Design. Challenge themes will include "Dream Cars," "Cars of the Future," and "Public Transit." The contest is open to those aged 14 to 24 years.
Laker Girls
Friday, December 4 from 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
AutoTrader.com exhibit in West Hall Lobby
The Lakers Girls will be at the AutoTrader.com exhibit, along with ESPN radio, signing Lakers Girls posters.
A.C. Green
Friday, December 4 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
AutoTrader.com exhibit in West Hall Lobby.
Lakers legend A.C. Green will be at the AutoTrader.com exhibit signing autographs from 5:00 pm to 6:20 pm and then playing AutoTrader.com’s game show, Match It! against two winners from an ESPN Radio promotion. AutoTrader.com will be donating $1,000 to the AC Green Youth Foundation. If A.C. Green wins, an additional $500 will be donated. If one of the contestants wins, then they will take home $500.
Autograph Session: NHRA Drag Racing Team Force
Saturday, December 5 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Auto Club Exhibit in Kentia Hall
Meet Robert Hight, the 2009 NHRA Funny Car World Champion, at the Automobile Club of Southern California booth in Kentia Hall. Appearing with Hight will be teammates, John Force, Ashley Force-Hood and Mike Neff.
Autograph Signing: Los Angeles Clipper’s Blake Griffin
Sunday, December 6 3:00 – 4:30 pm
State Farm Exhibit in Kentia Hall
Autograph Signing: LA Galaxy’s Chris Klein
Sunday, December 6 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Volkswagen Exhibit in South Hall
Autograph Signing: DeAndre Jordan and the Fan Patrol
Sunday, December 6 2:30 – 4:30 pm
KIA Exhibit in West Hall
Autograph Signing: Racecar Driver Tanner Foust
Friday, December 11 2:00 – 8:00 pm
Ford Exhibit in West Hall
Autograph Signing: 2009 Nascar Auto Club Late Model Series
Sunday, December 13 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Auto Club Exhibit in Kentia Hall
Meet Auto Club Late Model champion Nick Joanides, runner-up Tim Huddleston and
third-place finisher Travis Irving, at the Automobile Club of Southern California booth in Kentia Hall.
Autograph Signing: Los Angeles Lakers Shannon Brown
Thursday, December 10 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Toyota Exhibit in South Hall
Autograph Signing: Brian McKnight
Saturday, December 12 2:00 pm
DUB Celebrity Car Expo in Kentia Hall
Autograph Signing: Eric Estrada
Saturday, December 12 4:00 pm
DUB Celebrity Car Expo in Kentia Hall
