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03-13-08, 01:37 PM
2008 Mustang & Fords Event and Show Schedule
http://images.mustangandfords.com/eventcoverage/mufp_0601_s+Ford_Mustang+Front_View_Hood_Up.jpgHer e is the 2008 events schedule for Mustang & Fords and Mustang Monthly Magazines. We're adding dates all the time. If you know of a show that's not listed, email the information to mustang.fords@sourceinterlink.com and we'll list it here.
If you're putting on a show, take several photos, write a few paragraphs and send it to us. We'll put it on the website for everyone to read!
January 12-13, Silver Springs, FL
14th annual Ford and Mustang Roundup at Silver Springs, hosted by National Parts Depot and co-sponsored by Mustang Monthly and Mustang & Fords magazines.
Free registration to first 1,000 pre-registered cars by January 1, which includes two passes to Silver Springs. People's Choice judging, Mustang Monthly Pony Trails cruise to Cedar Key on Friday, January 11.
Info: Stacy Gunn (352) 861-8701 (ext. 4208); sgunn@npdlink.com
February 23 & 24, Monticello, IA
39th Annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Rod & Custom Car Show located at the Monticello Berndes Center at 766 North Maple Street.
All makes and models welcome cash prizes and trophies.
Info: Tome Muller, 853 Southhaven Dr., Monticello, IA 52310; 319/465-5119; www.rodandcustomcarshow.com
March 1-2, Orlando, FL
Fun Ford Weekend Spring Break Shootout at Orlando Speed World Dragway.
All-Ford drag racing, car show, manufacturers' midway, and swap meet.
Info: American Autosports Productions, P.O. Box 911, Denham Springs, LA 70727; 225/664-0996; www.funfordevents.com</UL>
March 2, Woodhaven, MI
Motor City Region of the Shelby American Automobile Club's annual all-Ford winter swap meet at Gorno Ford.
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Info: 734/956-1636; www.saac-mcr.net</UL>
March 6-9, Bradenton, FL
7th Annual NMRA Spring Ford Nationals presented by Nitto Tire & Steeda Autosports at Bradenton Motorsports Park
Info: www.nmraracing.com
March 8, Englishtown, NJ
B.F. Goodrich Tires Street Wars #1 - High Tech Import vs. Detroit Muscle at Old Bridge Twp. Raceway Park, Englishtown, NJ.
Street muffled 1/4 bracket-style drag racing. Import vs. Detroit every run during time trials and competition. All vehicles ,must run on DOT approved radials tires and be streetable with mufflers. Autocross. Gates open 10AM.
Info: 732-446-7800; www.racewaypark.com
March 8-9, Kershaw, SC
SCMC on Track hosted by the SVT Cobra Mustang Club at Carolina Motorsports Park.
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM. $330 registration fee ($290 before February 23). Drive your Mustang, Cobra, or Ford with in car instruction.
Info: Tony Sorrentino at 803/371-0725, mrmach@comporium.net; www.svtcobraclub.com
March 15, Englishtown, NJ
Ford & Mustang Showdown at Old Bridge Twp. Raceway Park, Englishtown, NJ.
1/4-mile drag racing, 2 drag racing classes: 1 slick & 1 radial tire bracket. Open to all Ford & Mustangs. Cash, prizes, and trophies awarded. All race vehicles must be street muffled. Gates open 10AM. Car show open to all Ford and Mustangs.
Info: 732-446-7800; www.racewaypark.com
March 22, Rockingham NC
SCMC/MGW Drag Day at the Rock, hosted by the SVT Cobra Mustang Club at Rockingham Dragway.
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. $50 registration fee ($40 before March 10). Bracket race, trophies, prizes, car show, and more.
Info: Tony Sorrentino at 803/371-0725, mrmach@comporium.net; www.svtcobraclub.com
March 26, Englishtown, NJ
Drifting at Old Bridge Twp. Raceway Park, Englishtown, NJ.
Drifting, latest trend to sweep the MOtorsports Nation is back for another season. Driftin is the automotive art of laying your car sideways and stringing together five or six corners on a mapped out course with as much style as possible. Competitions are run and judged by Clubloose.com. Trophy awarded to overall champion. Gates open 5PM
Info: 732-446-7800; www.racewaypark.com; www.clubloose.com
March 28-30, Pensacola, FL
Gulf Coast National Mustang and All Ford Show, sponsored by the Gulf Coast Regional Mustang Club
30th anniversary show
Info: Donnie Carlisle (251) 961-1411; Carlisle@gulftel.com; www.gcrmc.com
April 3-6, Concord, NC
2008 Charlotte Auto Fair presented by the Hornets Nest Region of the AACA at Lowe's Motor Speedway just outside of Charlotte, NC.
Car show and swap meet
Info: www.charlotte-autofair.com
April 4-6, Reynolds, GA
8th Annual NMRA Ford Nationals presented by Bassani Xhaust at Silver Dollar Raceway
Info: www.nmraracing.com
April 5, Polk City, FL
Eleventh Annual Mustangs & Mustangs... Legends Havin' Fun presented by Imperial Mustangs of Polk County and located at Fantasy of Flight - located off I-4, Exit #44 - Polk City, Florida
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to VISTE of Lakeland, FL. Show hours 10:00 A.M. To 4:00 P.M. Two (2) FREE passes to Fantasy of Flight, Goodie Bags/Dash Plaques to first 250 Pre-Registered.
Info: Pat Rego pats7up@aol.com 863-665-2322 between 8 AM - 5 PM, 863-838-6817 6 PM - 10 PM; Fantasy of Flight 863-984-3500
April 5, Stone Mountain, GA
4th Annual Cool Car Festival presented by YearOne and Stone Mountain Park in the Yellow Daisy Parking Lot at Stone Mountain Park.
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Car show, dyno, and midway.
Info: www.coolcarfest.com</UL>
April 5-6, Columbus, OH
Columbus Spring Swap, all Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury swap meet at the Ohio Exposition Center, I-71 and 17th Ave.
Four buildings filled with Ford-only parts and cars, new and used from all of the U.S. Over 1,470 indoor vendor spaces.
Info: Richard (614) 855-4750; www.springswap.com</UL>
April 6, Stockton, CA
Annual Classic Auto Swap Meet and Car Show located at San Joaqiun County Fairgrounds.
6 AM - 3 PM. Dash Plaques and Trophies. Held inside and outside, rain or shine.
Info: (209) 948-5307
April 10-13, Commerce, GA
Peach State Fun Ford Weekend Nationals at Atlanta Dragway.
All-Ford drag racing, car show, manufacturers' midway, and swap meet.
Info: American Autosports Productions, P.O. Box 911, Denham Springs, LA 70727; 225/664-0996; www.funfordevents.com</UL>
April 12, Dillon SC
Round Up at the Border Mustang and Ford Show hosted by the Eastern South Carolina Mustang Club at South of the Border, I-95 and Hwy. 301.
Sponsored in part by Lumberton Ford. 8 Am to 4 PM. Proceeds to benefit Dillon County Humane Society.
Info: Gene Turner 843/669-0385; gtmustang@bellsouth.net.
April 12, Shirley, MA
SCMC on Track at Old Ford Devens Airport, hosted by the SVT Cobra Mustang Club.
High-speed autocross, $55 registration fee.
Info: Pat Madigan at 617/827-9789, pmad300hp@aol.com; www.svtcobraclub.com
April 19, Fort Walton Beach, Fl
9th Annual Emerald Coast Mustang and All Ford Powered Show located at Fort Walton Beach High School, 400 Hollywood Blvd, sponsored by Emerald Coast Regional Mustang Club
Info: EmeraldCoastMustang@Yahoo.com; www.emeraldcoastmustangclub.org
April 19, Woodbridge, VA
National Capital Region Mustang Club Mustang & Ford show at Cowles Ford in Woodbridge VA sponsored by NCRMC and Cowles Ford
20 show classes
Info: John 703-878-0006; Allen @ 703-590-2651; www.ncrmc.org
April 26th, Concord, NC
FOAC Spring Fling held at Roush/Fenway Racing, 4600 Roush Place, Concord NC.
All Ford Powered/Bodied Vehicles. $15 pre-registration before 3/29/08, $20 after. Plastic model car show $5 per car, Pedal car/wagon show $5 per car/wagon, Vendor spots $25, BBQ $12 per person, Roush-Fenway shop tours 11:00am & 1:00pm $5, BBQ and awards at Concord Aviation 2 p.m. Live auction, silent auction, raffle prizes, 50/50 drawing.
Info: Carol Barker, mabarker@carolina.rr.com, www.foacarolinas.com/events.html
April 26, Stockton, CA
Mustangs Plus April 2008 Car Show (Boss day) held at Mustangs Plus, 2353 N. Wilson Way, Stockton, CA.
Registration $25.00 per car (includes registration, t-shirt, dash plaque and 1 lunch. Registration Day of the Show $30.00 per car. Registration Due on or before April 10th in order to be eligible for trophies.
Info: (209) 944-9977; www.mustangsplus.com
April 27, Butler, NJ
Garden State Region Mustang Club's Blue Oval Over Butler All Ford Show at the Route 23 Automall to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Over 20 judged classes for Ford-powered vehicles only.
Info: Mike 201/933-6915, joeyt57@yahoo.com; mladeliberto@att.net; www.gsrmc.org
May 2-4, Baytown, TX
Texas Thunder Fun Ford Weekend Nationals at Houston Raceway Park.
All-Ford drag racing, car show, manufacturers' midway, and swap meet.
Info: American Autosports Productions, P.O. Box 911, Denham Springs, LA 70727; 225/664-0996; www.funfordevents.com</UL>
May 2-18, Florida/Georgia
Weird Pony Drive, an American Pony Drive event based on the book, Weird Florida, by Charlie Carlson. Starts in Marianna, Florida, and ends in Savannah, Georgia, with explorations of interesting places and happenings from Florida's history. Points of interest include homes of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison, Daytona Speedway, St Augustine, Ybor City in Tampa, Florida Caverns, Apalachicola Bay, Sebring Speedway, and Kennedy Space Center. Also a visit to the National Parts Depot museum and cruise night at Old Town in Kissimmee on May 10.
Info: www.ponydrive.us
May 3, Buford, GA
SCMC/Mall of Georgia's All Ford Show, hosted by the SVT Cobra Mustang Club at Mall of Georgia Ford.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. $20.00 registration fee. Open to all Mustangs and Fords.
Info: Bill Dangerfield at dawghaus@northstate.net; 336/889-3851; www.svtcobraclub.com
May 16-18, Braselton, GA
YearOne Experience located at the company's Braselton, Georgia headquarters and at Road Atlanta.
Car Show, autocross, Skip Barber Racing School hot laps, and more.
Info: www.yearone.com
May 17, Jacksonville, FL
Regional Mustang and Ford Show hosted by the Mustang Club of Jacksonville at the Jacksonville Landing in the St. Johns riverfront.
Ford-powered vehicles only.
Info: Diane Norris 904/215-8747, mustang675@clearwire.net; www.jacksonvillelanding.com
May 17, Suisan, CA
Biggest Little Car Show hosted by the Golden Hills Mustang Club at the Waterfront on Main St.
Info: www.goldenhillsmustangclub.com
May 17, Virginia Beach, VA
SEVMC 2nd Annual All Makes And Models Spring Show at Pembroke Mall, Virginia Beach
Info: Eddie Limon springshow08@sevmc.org; www.sevmc.org
May 18, Cudahy, WI
Wisconsin Early Mustangers 26th Annual All Ford Show & Swap at Ewald's Venus Ford, 2727 E. Layton Ave.
Show runs from 8 AM to 3 PM, rain or shine.
Info: Tom Miller at 414/764-6726; Dawn Raduechel at treasure65@hotmail.com; www.wemustangers.com
May 16-18, Nashville, IN
31st Annual Indiana SAAC Shelby Spring Fling at Brown County State Park, Nashville, Indiana
Indiana SAAC with cooperating regions of SAAC: IL, KY, MI, MO, OH, TN, WI & Midwest Tigers East/Alpines East. Fri: Pony Trails, Welcoming Bash. Sat: Car Show, Picnic, Banquet, Awards Program. Sun: Road Rallye. Includes Cobras, Shelbys, Tigers, Bosses, Mach 1's, Saleens, Roushes, Steedas, all Mustangs, and Hi-po Ford vehicles.
Info: Joyce Yates, 4005 Lower Schooner Road, Nashville, IN 47448; 812-988-7146; jcyates@indiana.edu; www.indianasaac.com
May 23-25, Belle Rose, LA
Cajun Fun Ford Weekend Nationals at No Problem Raceway.
All-Ford drag racing, car show, manufacturers' midway, and swap meet.
Info: American Autosports Productions, P.O. Box 911, Denham Springs, LA 70727; 225/664-0996; www.funfordevents.com</UL>
May 23-25, Reno, NV
Restomods In Reno presented by Reno Mustang Car Club
Friday night bragging. Show on Saturday. Banquet, awards, track laps, etc. on Sunday. All Fords welcome, raffle prizes.
Info: 775-323-1362; www.restomodsinreno.com
May 24-25, Richland, WA
Pacific Northwest Mustang Club's 28th annual Spring Show and Shine.
Main show on Sunday, with other events on Saturday. Forty classes for all makes, mostly Mustangs.
Info: Chris Wollam, 509/627-0761; cwollam@charter.net; pnwmc.org
May 25, Albuquerque, NM
26th annual Mustang show hosted by the Rio Grande Mustang Club at the Marriott Pyramid North Hotel.
Ford-powered cars and trucks welcome. Judged show using modified Mustang Club of America rules.
Info: Dale Harrison at 505/922-1247; mustang281@comcast.net.
May 30-June 1, Danville, VA
SCMC on Track hosted by the SVT Cobra Mustang Club at Virginia International Raceway, celebrating the SVT Cobra's 15th anniversary with three days of open track, banquet, and car show.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. $425.00 registration fee. Open to all Mustangs and Fords.
Info: Tony Sorrentino at 803/371-0725, mrmach@comporium.net; www.svtcobraclub.com
June 1, Bloomington, IL
27th annual Central Illinois Ford Day Show and Swap hosted by the Central Illinois Mustang Association at Bob Dennison Ford.
Open to all Ford-Powered cars and trucks.
Info: info@cimustang.org; www.cimustang.org
June 1, Des Moines, IA
29th Annual Mustang and Ford Show and Swap Meet at Historic Valley Junction. Presented by the Mustang Club of Central Iowa.
35 participant choice classes for all years of Mustangs and Ford-powered vehicles. MCA judged classes for all years of Mustangs.
Info: Kim Barron (641) 752-2458; Roger Fee (515) 961-5781; carshowchair@mustangclubofcentraliowa.org
June 1, Dubuque, IA
Fords on the River Days car show and swap meet at Eagle Window and Door, 2045 Kerper Blvd.
Open to Ford-powered vehicles. Car cruise to McDonald's in Key West on Saturday night, May 31.
Info: call 563/773-8825; fordsriverdays@aol.com; fordsontheriverdays.com
June 1, Manchester, CT
31st Annual Mustang Spring Round Up hosted by the Mustang Car Club of New England at Mustangs Unlimited, 185 Adams Street.
Over 30 classes in five divisions, for all years and models of Mustangs, Shelbys, and Mustang-based aftermarket specialties - stock, modified, or custom (modified Mustangs may be non-Ford powered).
Info: MCCNE Info Line at 508/674-5462 or Joe Dinella, evenings at 203/322-4916; www.mccne.com
June 1, Southold, NY
Lucas Ford Mustang & Steeda Stampede hosted by The Mustang & Shelby Club of Long Island at Lucas Ford 3245 Hortons Lane, Southold, NY.
9:00AM to 3:30PM with check-in running 9:00AM until Noon. Registration fee is $20.00. First 125 registered participants receive a free show t-shirt and goodie bag. All Mustangs & Ford powered cars welcome. Fundraiser to support ALS research. Participant judging w/ 1st, 2nd & 3rd place trophies as well as best of show awards.
Info: Rick Wertz 631-838-2408, cobrawertz@verizon.net; Mike Basile 631-371-1432; info@mscli.com; www.mscli.com
June 1-2, Dearborn, MI
Motor City Region of the Shelby American Automobile Club's 33rd annual Show and Go.
Car show at Ford World Headquarters' northwest lot on Sunday; track event on Monday at Waterford Hill Race Course.
Info: Gary Roys at 248/879-0835; saac_mcr2@aol.com; www.saac-mcr.net
June 6-8, Carlisle, PA
All-Ford Nationals at the Carlisle Fairgrounds.
All-Ford show, special displays, swap meet, seminars, and manufacturers.
Info: www.carsatcarlisle.com
June 7, Battle Creek, MI
SCMC/Les Stanford Ford's SVT, Mustang, and Ford Show hosted by SVT Cobra Mustang Club at Les Stanford Ford. $20 registration fee (pre-registration $10 before June 1).
Info: Larry Meyer 269/657-5024; tazzracing1@verizon.net; www.svtcobraclub.com
June 12-15, Tulsa, OK
34nd annual Mid-America Ford Performance and Shelby Meet, host of the Team Shelby Nationals.
Three days of open track at Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Saturday drag racing at Tulsa Raceway Park, Sunday All-Ford Car Show at the Tulsa Southern Hills Marriott, swap meet at all three locations, and Saturday night banquet with guest speakers. Also celebrating Carroll Shelby's 85th birthday incorporating the Boss Nationals.
Info: David Apgar at 405/946-3382; david@midamericafordmeet.com; www.midamericafordmeet.com
June 12-15, Steamboat Springs, CO
Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup 20th anniversary show.
Scenic Mountain Tour on Thursday, Friday autocross and evening social, Saturday car show in downtown Steamboat Springs, Sunday awards breakfast. Host hotel is the Steamboat Grand.
Info: www.rmmr.org
June 13-14, Rockingham, NC
Super Stang Fest at Rockingham Raceway Park.
Car show, track time on the Rockingham oval track, drag racing at nearby Rockingham Dragway.
Info: Jason Miles 704/764-8127, Jason@superstangfest.com; www.superstangfest.com
June 13-15, Milan, MI
5th Annual NMRA Ford Nationals presented by Keystone Automotive at Milan Dragway
Info: www.nmraracing.com
June 14, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Central NB Mustang Owners Club 24th Annual Mustang Show and Shine held at Wood Motors Ford, 880 Prospect Street, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Info: jdavenport@ups.com; www.centralnbmustang.com
June 14, Tallmadge, OH
Super Summit 16 Car Show located at Summit Racing Equipment headquarters in Tallmadge, Ohio.
Show and Shine competition. Free to all vehicles, and awards will be given out to the 50 best vehicles as determined by the Show and Shine judges. Appearances by NHRA Pro Stock drivers Greg Anderson and Jason Line, hot rod legend Vic Edelbrock, and the Summit Racing/BIGFOOT monster truck.
Info: www.summitracing.com
June 20-22, Dublin, OH
Buckeye Mustang National, a Mustang Club of America national show hosted by the Mustang Club of Ohio at the Columbus Marriott.
Info: www.mustangclubofohio.com
June 20-22, Richmond, VA
Old Dominion Fun Ford Weekend Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.
All-Ford drag racing, car show, manufacturers' midway, and swap meet.
Info: American Autosports Productions, P.O. Box 911, Denham Springs, LA 70727; 225/664-0996; www.funfordevents.com</UL>
June 21, Cupertino, CA
31st annual Vintage Mustang Owners Association Car Show presented in conjunction with the NorCal Shelby Club located at DeAnza College, Stevens Creek Blvd. and Stelling Rd. in Cupertino
All Vintage and Late Model Mustangs, Shelbys, Cobras, Mercurys and Ford Muscle Cars are welcome. Peer judging with awards given in over 30 classes. 10:00am to 3:00pm. $40 per car (includes T-Shirt). $20 to display your car for sale in the Car Corral.
Info: 408/374-4966; carshow@mustangassociation.net; www.mustangassociation.net or www.norcal-saac.org
June 21, New Bedford, MA
SCMC/Ashley Ford's Annual Mustang and Ford Show hosted by the SVT Cobra Mustang Club at Ashley Ford. $15 registration.
Info: Pat Madigan 617/827-9789; pmad300hp@aol.com; www.svtcobraclub.com
June 21, Richmond, TX
10th Annual Texarkana Mustang Stampede & 1st Annual Cars Are The Stars Open Car Show will be held 21 June 2008, East Parking Lot Of The Central Mall, 2400 Richmond Rd, Texarkana TX
Info: 4statesmustang.com
June 22, Liverpool, NY
31st annual All Ford Show and Swap Meet sponsored by the Syracuse Shelby Mustang Club and Central New York Ford Dealers Association at Long Branch Park.
Vendors, car corral, food, music. $100 Best of Show award.
Info: Mark Nelepovitz 315/598-4649, mnelepov@twcny.com; www.syracuseallford.com
June 22, Van Nuys, CA
Mustangs in the Park hosted by the Mustang Owners Club of California at Woodley Park.
Classes for stock and personalized Mustangs; also classes for other Fords.
Info: Pat Fitzgerald at 818/882-6314. www.mustangownersofca.org
June 28, Quakertown, PA
Quakertown Memories show hosted by the 1st Pennsylvania Mustang Club in downtown Quakertown.
Info: Ed 215/529-7647; www.1st-pa-mustang.org
July 11-13, Norwalk, OH
Buckeye State Fun Ford Weekend Nationals at Summitt Motorsports Park.
All-Ford drag racing, car show, manufacturers' midway, and swap meet.
Info: American Autosports Productions, P.O. Box 911, Denham Springs, LA 70727; 225/664-0996; www.funfordevents.com</UL>
July 12th, Hawthorne, CA
4th Annual Teen Challenge/Mayor Larry Guidi Car Show located at Southbound Hawthorne Blvd in the City of Hawthorne (between El Segundo Blvd & 135th, just north of Rosecrans Blvd.) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
All Proceeds help support Southern California Teen Challenge to fight drug abuse and gang activity. Trophies in several classes. All Clubs Welcome...Roll In Together...Park Together! No Violence...No Attitudes...Great Family Event! Music, Fun, 50/50 Raffle & Door Prizes.
Info: Katie Tortolano/Phil Cookes 310/ 644 3695; tcla@earthlink.net
July 13, Stockton, CA
Annual Classic Auto Swap Meet and Car Show located at San Joaqiun County Fairgrounds.
6 AM - 3 PM. Dash Plaques and Trophies. Held inside and outside, rain or shine.
Info: (209) 948-5307
July 17-20, Joliet, IL
3rd Annual NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street Legal Drag Racing III presented by Motive Gear & Nitto Tire at Route 66 Raceway
Info: www.nmraracing.com
July 19, Alton, IL
31st Mustang Round-up Car Show and Swap Meet located at Homer Adams Parkway & Alby Street, Alton, Illinois sponsored by Southern Illinois Mustang Association and Roberts Ford.
Registration 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Judging starts at 12:00 PM
Info: www.simustang.org
July 19, Fort Wayne, IN
26th annual Mustang and All-Ford Show hosted by the old Fort Mustangers Club at the Ivy Tech campus.
Judged show using non-MCA rules.
Info: John Baltes 260/486-9074, ofmustanger@yahoo.com; www.oldfortmustangers.com
July 19, Ocala, FL
Big Daddy Super Cruise 2 hosted by Mestengofx.com
Cruise from Tallahassee to Big Daddy Don Garlits Museum in Ocala, FL.
Info: David Hawkins 850-294-9491; mestengofx.com
July 20, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Show 'N' Shine hosted by the Mustang Owners Club of Saskatchewan at Toys R Us, south lot at 730 Albert St. All Mustangs and specialty Fords are welcome.
Info: Rob Krohn 306/791-0050
July 20, Van Nuys, CA
Mustangs at the Airtel Plaza Hotel hosted by the Mustang Owners Club of California.
Classes for stock and personalized Mustangs; also classes for other Fords. P-51 Mustang photo op.
Info: Pat Fitzgerald at 818/882-6314. www.mustangownersofca.org
July 20, Stoneham, MA
24th Annual Mustang and Fords Summer Round-Up hosted by the Mustang Car Club of New England at Stoneham Ford, 185 Main Street (Rt. 28).
Over 30 classes in six divisions for all years and models of Mustangs, Shelbys, Mustang-based aftermarket specialties, and other Ford family and factory Ford-powered autos - stock, modified, or custom (modified Fords may be non-Ford powered).
Info: MCCNE Info Line at 508/674-5462 or Joe Dinella, evenings at 203/322-4916; www.mccne.com
July 22-26, Myrtle Beach, SC
MustangWeek at Myrtle Beach.
Tuesday Meet and Greet at Planet Hollywood (4:00-8:00 PM), Wednesday fun runs and autocross at Myrtle Beach Speedway (3:00-9:00 PM), Thursday at Hooters (1:30-3:30 PM) for cruise to Darlington Dragway, Friday car show at Colonial Mall (9:00 AM-2:00 PM), and Saturday Cruise-In at Colonial Mall (1:00-8:00 PM).
Info: www.mustangweek.com
August 1-3, Bristol, TN
Thunder Valley Fun Ford Weekend Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
All-Ford drag racing, car show, manufacturers' midway, and swap meet.
Info: American Autosports Productions, P.O. Box 911, Denham Springs, LA 70727; 225/664-0996; www.funfordevents.com</UL>
August 1-3, Oakville, Ontario
No Borders Mustang InterNationals, the first ever Mustang Club of America national show in Canada presented by the Golden Horseshoe Mustang Association.
To be held at the Ford of Canada Headquarters, with the Hilton Garden Inn of Toronto/Oakville (905/829-1145) serving as the host hotel.
Info: www.ghma.on.ca
August 2, Vancouver, WA
22nd annual Mustang Stampede and All-Ford Show presented by the Mustangs Unlimited car club.
Info: Earl 360/604-1932; www.mustangsunlimitedclub.com
August 3, Bourbonnais, IL
A Day at the Park 18th annual Mustang and Ford Car Show presented by the Northern Mustang Corral at Perry Farm park, 459 N. Kennedy Dr.
Info: www.northernmustangcorral.com
August 3, Columbus, NE
Platte Valley Mustangs' All Ford Show held around the historic square in downtown Columbus.
Judging in original and modified classes using modified MCA rules, plus special awards.
Info: Rex Minert 402/563-3550 (days) or 402/367-4019 (evenings), rminert@neb.rr.com; www.pvmustangs.net
August 8-10, Atco, NJ
8th Annual NMRA Ford Nationals presented by Downs Ford Motorsport at Atco Raceway
Info: www.nmraracing.com
August 8-10, Fort Worth, TX
19th Annual Yellow Rose Classic hosted by the North Texas Mustang Club, sponsored by AER Manufacturing and the North Texas Ford Dealers
Featuring over 200 late-model, vintage, antique, performance, and classic Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury cars and trucks. The show is held in the Amon Carter Exhibits Hall. Setup is on Friday, August 8. Street and Show classes are available. Numerous awards include: class trophies, many best-of awards, special display awards, People's Choice, Participant's Choice. Early registration deadline is July 1, 2008.
Info: 817-595-6900; yellowrose@ntmc.org; www.ntmc.org
August 9, Springfield, MO
The Greater Ozarks Mustang Club All Ford Car Show presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts and Friendly Ford located at Friendly Ford, 3241 S. Glenstone, Springfield MO.
All Ford Powered and Ford Products welcome. Friday night pizza party. Judged and non-judged categories. Proceeds to benefit Ozarks Mountain Chapter of M.A.D.D.
Info: Greater Ozarks Mustang Club, P.O. Box 4725, Springfield, Mo. 65808; Bruce Moore 417-883-2073; www.gomc.org
August 10, Girard, PA
19th annual Mustang Round-Up hosted by the Lake Erie Mustang Owners Club at Bob Ferrando Ford World on Route 20.
All Mustangs welcome. Wooden wall plaques to first 100 registrants. Proceeds to benefit local charities.
Info: Call 814/838-8153 or send e-mail to papony@velocity.net.
August 10, Livonia, MI
The Mustang Owners Club of Southeastern Michigan's 20th annual Mustang Memories All Ford-Powered Car Show & Swap Meet at Greenmead Historical Park. Over 30 judged classes. Over 400 cars expected, including display cars plus the latest aftermarket parts.
Info: Mike Rey 313/304-5244; aces16@comcast.net; www.mocsem.org
Date Change!!
August 15-17, Millville, NJ
SAAC-33, the Shelby American Automobile Club's 33nd annual national convention, at the new Thunderbolt Raceway in southern New Jersey, in conjunction with the SVT Owners Association.
Date changed from July due to construction issues.
Open track, racing, parade laps, instructor laps, car shows, swap meet, and evening programs with guest speakers and panel discussions.
Info: SAAC HQ, P.O. Box 788, Sharon, CT 06069; saac@saac.com; www.saac.com
August 16-17, Epping, NH
New England Fun Ford Weekend Nationals at New England Dragway.
All-Ford drag racing, car show, manufacturers' midway, and swap meet.
Info: American Autosports Productions, P.O. Box 911, Denham Springs, LA 70727; 225/664-0996; www.funfordevents.com</UL>
August 17, Coopersburg, PA
32nd annual Coopersburg Collector Car Show & Flea Market hosted by the 1st Pennsylvania Mustang Club. Car show with 29 classes, flea market, car corral, door prizes.
Info: Roger 215/453-0557; augustshow@1st-PA-mustang.org; www.1st-pa-mustang.org
August 23, Winston-Salem, NC
SCMC/Parkway Ford's SVT, Mustang, and Ford Show hosted by SVT Cobra Mustang Club at Parkway Ford. $20 registration fee (pre-registration $15 before August 15). On-site dyno, vendors, and Cobra Alley, the longest line of SVT Cobras in the Carolinas.
Info: Dave Stanfield 919/414-0252, des1014x@yahoo.com; www.svtcobraclub.com
August 23-24, Springfield, IL
30th annual Mustang and All-Ford Show at Crossroads Ford, hosted by Central Illinois Mustangers.
Saturday evening hospitality party, Sunday show. Classes for concours and street-driven Mustangs, Ford-powered Fords, and trucks.
Info: Tom Nichols 217/525-8566
August 29-31, Columbus, OH
30th Annual NMRA Ford Expo presented by Legendary Ford Magazine at National Trail Raceway
Info: www.nmraracing.com
August 29-31, Park City, UT
Mustang Club of America Grand National hosted by the Northern Utah Owners Association on Main Street in Park City.
Host hotel is the Grand Summit or Sundial Lodge at Canyon Resort (435/615-8040).
Info: www.numoa.com
September 7, Vallejo, CA
12 annual Fun Ford Sunday at the Solano County Fairgrounds, sponsored by the Nor-Cal Ford Club Council.
Info: P.O. Box 6682, Concord, CA 94524; www.funfordsunday.com
September 12-14, Carrollton, KY
11th annual September in the Park Mustang and all-Ford Show presented by the Derby City Mustang Club at General Butler State Resort Park.
Pony Trail cruise and welcoming bash on Friday, Saturday show and evening banquet with live band, Sunday awards ceremony.
Info: Joe Schreiner 502/239-0132, jschreiner@insightbb.com; derbycitymustangclub.com
September 19-21, Fontana, CA
Pacific Fun Ford Weekend Nationals at California Speedway.
All-Ford drag racing, car show, manufacturers' midway, and swap meet.
Info: American Autosports Productions, P.O. Box 911, Denham Springs, LA 70727; 225/664-0996; www.funfordevents.com</UL>
September 28, Lacey, WA
Ponies in the Park, hosted by the MCA Regional Car Club, Mustangs West, at Huntamer Park on College St.
All Mustangs and Ford-powered cars welcome.
Info: Dayna Matthews 360/870-9061, daynamatthews@hotmail.com; www.mustangswest.com
October 2-5, Bowling Green, KY
10th Annual NMRA World Finals presented by Nitto Tire at Beech Bend Raceway
Info: www.nmraracing.com
October 5, Paterson, WA
Pacific Northwest Mustang Club's 22nd annual Fall Concours d'Elegance at the Columbia Crest Winery.
Trophies for three places in over 40 classes for all makes, mostly Mustangs.
Info: Andrew Dixon, 509/627-5678; kblkrkidz@earthlink.net; pnwmc.org
October 12, Hot Springs, AR
27th annual Regional Show presented by the Central Arkansas Mustangers at Riser Ford, 4201 Central Ave.
All Mustangs and Fords welcome. Judged classes or show only.
Info: Tom Sipes 501/562-5430, tsipes2@comcast.net; www.centralarkansasmustangers.com
October 12, Stockton, CA
Annual Classic Auto Swap Meet and Car Show located at San Joaqiun County Fairgrounds.
6 AM - 3 PM. Dash Plaques and Trophies. Held inside and outside, rain or shine.
Info: (209) 948-5307
October 17-19, Ennis, TX
Ford Mustang World Finals, a Fun Ford Weekend event at The Texas Motorplex.
All-Ford drag racing, car show, manufacturers' midway, and swap meet.
Info: American Autosports Productions, P.O. Box 911, Denham Springs, LA 70727; 225/664-0996; www.funfordevents.com</UL>
October 18, Stockton, CA
Mustangs Plus April 2008 Car Show (Boss day) held at Mustangs Plus, 2353 N. Wilson Way, Stockton, CA.
Registration $25.00 per car (includes registration, t-shirt, dash plaque and 1 lunch. Registration Day of the Show $30.00 per car. Registration Due on or before October 1st in order to be eligible for trophies.
Info: (209) 944-9977; www.mustangsplus.com
October 24-26, Chandler, AZ
Phoenix National, a Mustang Club of America national show hosted by the Copperstate Mustang Club at the Wild Horse Casino.
Host hotel is the La Quinta (408/961-7700).
Info: www.copperstatemustangclub.com
December 7, Stockton, CA
Annual Classic Auto Swap Meet and Car Show located at San Joaqiun County Fairgrounds.
6 AM - 3 PM. Dash Plaques and Trophies. Held inside and outside, rain or shine.
Info: (209) 948-5307
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January 12-13, Silver Springs, FL
14th annual Ford and Mustang Roundup at Silver Springs, hosted by National Parts Depot and co-sponsored by Mustang Monthly and Mustang & Fords magazines.
Free registration to first 1,000 pre-registered cars by January 1, which includes two passes to Silver Springs. People's Choice judging, Mustang Monthly Pony Trails cruise to Cedar Key on Friday, January 11.
Info: Stacy Gunn (352) 861-8701 (ext. 4208); sgunn@npdlink.com
February 23 & 24, Monticello, IA
39th Annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Rod & Custom Car Show located at the Monticello Berndes Center at 766 North Maple Street.
All makes and models welcome cash prizes and trophies.
Info: Tome Muller, 853 Southhaven Dr., Monticello, IA 52310; 319/465-5119; www.rodandcustomcarshow.com
March 1-2, Orlando, FL
Fun Ford Weekend Spring Break Shootout at Orlando Speed World Dragway.
All-Ford drag racing, car show, manufacturers' midway, and swap meet.
Info: American Autosports Productions, P.O. Box 911, Denham Springs, LA 70727; 225/664-0996; www.funfordevents.com</UL>
March 2, Woodhaven, MI
Motor City Region of the Shelby American Automobile Club's annual all-Ford winter swap meet at Gorno Ford.
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Info: 734/956-1636; www.saac-mcr.net</UL>
March 6-9, Bradenton, FL
7th Annual NMRA Spring Ford Nationals presented by Nitto Tire & Steeda Autosports at Bradenton Motorsports Park
Info: www.nmraracing.com
March 8, Englishtown, NJ
B.F. Goodrich Tires Street Wars #1 - High Tech Import vs. Detroit Muscle at Old Bridge Twp. Raceway Park, Englishtown, NJ.
Street muffled 1/4 bracket-style drag racing. Import vs. Detroit every run during time trials and competition. All vehicles ,must run on DOT approved radials tires and be streetable with mufflers. Autocross. Gates open 10AM.
Info: 732-446-7800; www.racewaypark.com
March 8-9, Kershaw, SC
SCMC on Track hosted by the SVT Cobra Mustang Club at Carolina Motorsports Park.
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM. $330 registration fee ($290 before February 23). Drive your Mustang, Cobra, or Ford with in car instruction.
Info: Tony Sorrentino at 803/371-0725, mrmach@comporium.net; www.svtcobraclub.com
March 15, Englishtown, NJ
Ford & Mustang Showdown at Old Bridge Twp. Raceway Park, Englishtown, NJ.
1/4-mile drag racing, 2 drag racing classes: 1 slick & 1 radial tire bracket. Open to all Ford & Mustangs. Cash, prizes, and trophies awarded. All race vehicles must be street muffled. Gates open 10AM. Car show open to all Ford and Mustangs.
Info: 732-446-7800; www.racewaypark.com
March 22, Rockingham NC
SCMC/MGW Drag Day at the Rock, hosted by the SVT Cobra Mustang Club at Rockingham Dragway.
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. $50 registration fee ($40 before March 10). Bracket race, trophies, prizes, car show, and more.
Info: Tony Sorrentino at 803/371-0725, mrmach@comporium.net; www.svtcobraclub.com
March 26, Englishtown, NJ
Drifting at Old Bridge Twp. Raceway Park, Englishtown, NJ.
Drifting, latest trend to sweep the MOtorsports Nation is back for another season. Driftin is the automotive art of laying your car sideways and stringing together five or six corners on a mapped out course with as much style as possible. Competitions are run and judged by Clubloose.com. Trophy awarded to overall champion. Gates open 5PM
Info: 732-446-7800; www.racewaypark.com; www.clubloose.com
March 28-30, Pensacola, FL
Gulf Coast National Mustang and All Ford Show, sponsored by the Gulf Coast Regional Mustang Club
30th anniversary show
Info: Donnie Carlisle (251) 961-1411; Carlisle@gulftel.com; www.gcrmc.com
April 3-6, Concord, NC
2008 Charlotte Auto Fair presented by the Hornets Nest Region of the AACA at Lowe's Motor Speedway just outside of Charlotte, NC.
Car show and swap meet
Info: www.charlotte-autofair.com
April 4-6, Reynolds, GA
8th Annual NMRA Ford Nationals presented by Bassani Xhaust at Silver Dollar Raceway
Info: www.nmraracing.com
April 5, Polk City, FL
Eleventh Annual Mustangs & Mustangs... Legends Havin' Fun presented by Imperial Mustangs of Polk County and located at Fantasy of Flight - located off I-4, Exit #44 - Polk City, Florida
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to VISTE of Lakeland, FL. Show hours 10:00 A.M. To 4:00 P.M. Two (2) FREE passes to Fantasy of Flight, Goodie Bags/Dash Plaques to first 250 Pre-Registered.
Info: Pat Rego pats7up@aol.com 863-665-2322 between 8 AM - 5 PM, 863-838-6817 6 PM - 10 PM; Fantasy of Flight 863-984-3500
April 5, Stone Mountain, GA
4th Annual Cool Car Festival presented by YearOne and Stone Mountain Park in the Yellow Daisy Parking Lot at Stone Mountain Park.
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Car show, dyno, and midway.
Info: www.coolcarfest.com</UL>
April 5-6, Columbus, OH
Columbus Spring Swap, all Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury swap meet at the Ohio Exposition Center, I-71 and 17th Ave.
Four buildings filled with Ford-only parts and cars, new and used from all of the U.S. Over 1,470 indoor vendor spaces.
Info: Richard (614) 855-4750; www.springswap.com</UL>
April 6, Stockton, CA
Annual Classic Auto Swap Meet and Car Show located at San Joaqiun County Fairgrounds.
6 AM - 3 PM. Dash Plaques and Trophies. Held inside and outside, rain or shine.
Info: (209) 948-5307
April 10-13, Commerce, GA
Peach State Fun Ford Weekend Nationals at Atlanta Dragway.
All-Ford drag racing, car show, manufacturers' midway, and swap meet.
Info: American Autosports Productions, P.O. Box 911, Denham Springs, LA 70727; 225/664-0996; www.funfordevents.com</UL>
April 12, Dillon SC
Round Up at the Border Mustang and Ford Show hosted by the Eastern South Carolina Mustang Club at South of the Border, I-95 and Hwy. 301.
Sponsored in part by Lumberton Ford. 8 Am to 4 PM. Proceeds to benefit Dillon County Humane Society.
Info: Gene Turner 843/669-0385; gtmustang@bellsouth.net.
April 12, Shirley, MA
SCMC on Track at Old Ford Devens Airport, hosted by the SVT Cobra Mustang Club.
High-speed autocross, $55 registration fee.
Info: Pat Madigan at 617/827-9789, pmad300hp@aol.com; www.svtcobraclub.com
April 19, Fort Walton Beach, Fl
9th Annual Emerald Coast Mustang and All Ford Powered Show located at Fort Walton Beach High School, 400 Hollywood Blvd, sponsored by Emerald Coast Regional Mustang Club
Info: EmeraldCoastMustang@Yahoo.com; www.emeraldcoastmustangclub.org
April 19, Woodbridge, VA
National Capital Region Mustang Club Mustang & Ford show at Cowles Ford in Woodbridge VA sponsored by NCRMC and Cowles Ford
20 show classes
Info: John 703-878-0006; Allen @ 703-590-2651; www.ncrmc.org
April 26th, Concord, NC
FOAC Spring Fling held at Roush/Fenway Racing, 4600 Roush Place, Concord NC.
All Ford Powered/Bodied Vehicles. $15 pre-registration before 3/29/08, $20 after. Plastic model car show $5 per car, Pedal car/wagon show $5 per car/wagon, Vendor spots $25, BBQ $12 per person, Roush-Fenway shop tours 11:00am & 1:00pm $5, BBQ and awards at Concord Aviation 2 p.m. Live auction, silent auction, raffle prizes, 50/50 drawing.
Info: Carol Barker, mabarker@carolina.rr.com, www.foacarolinas.com/events.html
April 26, Stockton, CA
Mustangs Plus April 2008 Car Show (Boss day) held at Mustangs Plus, 2353 N. Wilson Way, Stockton, CA.
Registration $25.00 per car (includes registration, t-shirt, dash plaque and 1 lunch. Registration Day of the Show $30.00 per car. Registration Due on or before April 10th in order to be eligible for trophies.
Info: (209) 944-9977; www.mustangsplus.com
April 27, Butler, NJ
Garden State Region Mustang Club's Blue Oval Over Butler All Ford Show at the Route 23 Automall to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Over 20 judged classes for Ford-powered vehicles only.
Info: Mike 201/933-6915, joeyt57@yahoo.com; mladeliberto@att.net; www.gsrmc.org
May 2-4, Baytown, TX
Texas Thunder Fun Ford Weekend Nationals at Houston Raceway Park.
All-Ford drag racing, car show, manufacturers' midway, and swap meet.
Info: American Autosports Productions, P.O. Box 911, Denham Springs, LA 70727; 225/664-0996; www.funfordevents.com</UL>
May 2-18, Florida/Georgia
Weird Pony Drive, an American Pony Drive event based on the book, Weird Florida, by Charlie Carlson. Starts in Marianna, Florida, and ends in Savannah, Georgia, with explorations of interesting places and happenings from Florida's history. Points of interest include homes of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison, Daytona Speedway, St Augustine, Ybor City in Tampa, Florida Caverns, Apalachicola Bay, Sebring Speedway, and Kennedy Space Center. Also a visit to the National Parts Depot museum and cruise night at Old Town in Kissimmee on May 10.
Info: www.ponydrive.us
May 3, Buford, GA
SCMC/Mall of Georgia's All Ford Show, hosted by the SVT Cobra Mustang Club at Mall of Georgia Ford.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. $20.00 registration fee. Open to all Mustangs and Fords.
Info: Bill Dangerfield at dawghaus@northstate.net; 336/889-3851; www.svtcobraclub.com
May 16-18, Braselton, GA
YearOne Experience located at the company's Braselton, Georgia headquarters and at Road Atlanta.
Car Show, autocross, Skip Barber Racing School hot laps, and more.
Info: www.yearone.com
May 17, Jacksonville, FL
Regional Mustang and Ford Show hosted by the Mustang Club of Jacksonville at the Jacksonville Landing in the St. Johns riverfront.
Ford-powered vehicles only.
Info: Diane Norris 904/215-8747, mustang675@clearwire.net; www.jacksonvillelanding.com
May 17, Suisan, CA
Biggest Little Car Show hosted by the Golden Hills Mustang Club at the Waterfront on Main St.
Info: www.goldenhillsmustangclub.com
May 17, Virginia Beach, VA
SEVMC 2nd Annual All Makes And Models Spring Show at Pembroke Mall, Virginia Beach
Info: Eddie Limon springshow08@sevmc.org; www.sevmc.org
May 18, Cudahy, WI
Wisconsin Early Mustangers 26th Annual All Ford Show & Swap at Ewald's Venus Ford, 2727 E. Layton Ave.
Show runs from 8 AM to 3 PM, rain or shine.
Info: Tom Miller at 414/764-6726; Dawn Raduechel at treasure65@hotmail.com; www.wemustangers.com
May 16-18, Nashville, IN
31st Annual Indiana SAAC Shelby Spring Fling at Brown County State Park, Nashville, Indiana
Indiana SAAC with cooperating regions of SAAC: IL, KY, MI, MO, OH, TN, WI & Midwest Tigers East/Alpines East. Fri: Pony Trails, Welcoming Bash. Sat: Car Show, Picnic, Banquet, Awards Program. Sun: Road Rallye. Includes Cobras, Shelbys, Tigers, Bosses, Mach 1's, Saleens, Roushes, Steedas, all Mustangs, and Hi-po Ford vehicles.
Info: Joyce Yates, 4005 Lower Schooner Road, Nashville, IN 47448; 812-988-7146; jcyates@indiana.edu; www.indianasaac.com
May 23-25, Belle Rose, LA
Cajun Fun Ford Weekend Nationals at No Problem Raceway.
All-Ford drag racing, car show, manufacturers' midway, and swap meet.
Info: American Autosports Productions, P.O. Box 911, Denham Springs, LA 70727; 225/664-0996; www.funfordevents.com</UL>
May 23-25, Reno, NV
Restomods In Reno presented by Reno Mustang Car Club
Friday night bragging. Show on Saturday. Banquet, awards, track laps, etc. on Sunday. All Fords welcome, raffle prizes.
Info: 775-323-1362; www.restomodsinreno.com
May 24-25, Richland, WA
Pacific Northwest Mustang Club's 28th annual Spring Show and Shine.
Main show on Sunday, with other events on Saturday. Forty classes for all makes, mostly Mustangs.
Info: Chris Wollam, 509/627-0761; cwollam@charter.net; pnwmc.org
May 25, Albuquerque, NM
26th annual Mustang show hosted by the Rio Grande Mustang Club at the Marriott Pyramid North Hotel.
Ford-powered cars and trucks welcome. Judged show using modified Mustang Club of America rules.
Info: Dale Harrison at 505/922-1247; mustang281@comcast.net.
May 30-June 1, Danville, VA
SCMC on Track hosted by the SVT Cobra Mustang Club at Virginia International Raceway, celebrating the SVT Cobra's 15th anniversary with three days of open track, banquet, and car show.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. $425.00 registration fee. Open to all Mustangs and Fords.
Info: Tony Sorrentino at 803/371-0725, mrmach@comporium.net; www.svtcobraclub.com
June 1, Bloomington, IL
27th annual Central Illinois Ford Day Show and Swap hosted by the Central Illinois Mustang Association at Bob Dennison Ford.
Open to all Ford-Powered cars and trucks.
Info: info@cimustang.org; www.cimustang.org
June 1, Des Moines, IA
29th Annual Mustang and Ford Show and Swap Meet at Historic Valley Junction. Presented by the Mustang Club of Central Iowa.
35 participant choice classes for all years of Mustangs and Ford-powered vehicles. MCA judged classes for all years of Mustangs.
Info: Kim Barron (641) 752-2458; Roger Fee (515) 961-5781; carshowchair@mustangclubofcentraliowa.org
June 1, Dubuque, IA
Fords on the River Days car show and swap meet at Eagle Window and Door, 2045 Kerper Blvd.
Open to Ford-powered vehicles. Car cruise to McDonald's in Key West on Saturday night, May 31.
Info: call 563/773-8825; fordsriverdays@aol.com; fordsontheriverdays.com
June 1, Manchester, CT
31st Annual Mustang Spring Round Up hosted by the Mustang Car Club of New England at Mustangs Unlimited, 185 Adams Street.
Over 30 classes in five divisions, for all years and models of Mustangs, Shelbys, and Mustang-based aftermarket specialties - stock, modified, or custom (modified Mustangs may be non-Ford powered).
Info: MCCNE Info Line at 508/674-5462 or Joe Dinella, evenings at 203/322-4916; www.mccne.com
June 1, Southold, NY
Lucas Ford Mustang & Steeda Stampede hosted by The Mustang & Shelby Club of Long Island at Lucas Ford 3245 Hortons Lane, Southold, NY.
9:00AM to 3:30PM with check-in running 9:00AM until Noon. Registration fee is $20.00. First 125 registered participants receive a free show t-shirt and goodie bag. All Mustangs & Ford powered cars welcome. Fundraiser to support ALS research. Participant judging w/ 1st, 2nd & 3rd place trophies as well as best of show awards.
Info: Rick Wertz 631-838-2408, cobrawertz@verizon.net; Mike Basile 631-371-1432; info@mscli.com; www.mscli.com
June 1-2, Dearborn, MI
Motor City Region of the Shelby American Automobile Club's 33rd annual Show and Go.
Car show at Ford World Headquarters' northwest lot on Sunday; track event on Monday at Waterford Hill Race Course.
Info: Gary Roys at 248/879-0835; saac_mcr2@aol.com; www.saac-mcr.net
June 6-8, Carlisle, PA
All-Ford Nationals at the Carlisle Fairgrounds.
All-Ford show, special displays, swap meet, seminars, and manufacturers.
Info: www.carsatcarlisle.com
June 7, Battle Creek, MI
SCMC/Les Stanford Ford's SVT, Mustang, and Ford Show hosted by SVT Cobra Mustang Club at Les Stanford Ford. $20 registration fee (pre-registration $10 before June 1).
Info: Larry Meyer 269/657-5024; tazzracing1@verizon.net; www.svtcobraclub.com
June 12-15, Tulsa, OK
34nd annual Mid-America Ford Performance and Shelby Meet, host of the Team Shelby Nationals.
Three days of open track at Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Saturday drag racing at Tulsa Raceway Park, Sunday All-Ford Car Show at the Tulsa Southern Hills Marriott, swap meet at all three locations, and Saturday night banquet with guest speakers. Also celebrating Carroll Shelby's 85th birthday incorporating the Boss Nationals.
Info: David Apgar at 405/946-3382; david@midamericafordmeet.com; www.midamericafordmeet.com
June 12-15, Steamboat Springs, CO
Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup 20th anniversary show.
Scenic Mountain Tour on Thursday, Friday autocross and evening social, Saturday car show in downtown Steamboat Springs, Sunday awards breakfast. Host hotel is the Steamboat Grand.
Info: www.rmmr.org
June 13-14, Rockingham, NC
Super Stang Fest at Rockingham Raceway Park.
Car show, track time on the Rockingham oval track, drag racing at nearby Rockingham Dragway.
Info: Jason Miles 704/764-8127, Jason@superstangfest.com; www.superstangfest.com
June 13-15, Milan, MI
5th Annual NMRA Ford Nationals presented by Keystone Automotive at Milan Dragway
Info: www.nmraracing.com
June 14, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Central NB Mustang Owners Club 24th Annual Mustang Show and Shine held at Wood Motors Ford, 880 Prospect Street, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Info: jdavenport@ups.com; www.centralnbmustang.com
June 14, Tallmadge, OH
Super Summit 16 Car Show located at Summit Racing Equipment headquarters in Tallmadge, Ohio.
Show and Shine competition. Free to all vehicles, and awards will be given out to the 50 best vehicles as determined by the Show and Shine judges. Appearances by NHRA Pro Stock drivers Greg Anderson and Jason Line, hot rod legend Vic Edelbrock, and the Summit Racing/BIGFOOT monster truck.
Info: www.summitracing.com
June 20-22, Dublin, OH
Buckeye Mustang National, a Mustang Club of America national show hosted by the Mustang Club of Ohio at the Columbus Marriott.
Info: www.mustangclubofohio.com
June 20-22, Richmond, VA
Old Dominion Fun Ford Weekend Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.
All-Ford drag racing, car show, manufacturers' midway, and swap meet.
Info: American Autosports Productions, P.O. Box 911, Denham Springs, LA 70727; 225/664-0996; www.funfordevents.com</UL>
June 21, Cupertino, CA
31st annual Vintage Mustang Owners Association Car Show presented in conjunction with the NorCal Shelby Club located at DeAnza College, Stevens Creek Blvd. and Stelling Rd. in Cupertino
All Vintage and Late Model Mustangs, Shelbys, Cobras, Mercurys and Ford Muscle Cars are welcome. Peer judging with awards given in over 30 classes. 10:00am to 3:00pm. $40 per car (includes T-Shirt). $20 to display your car for sale in the Car Corral.
Info: 408/374-4966; carshow@mustangassociation.net; www.mustangassociation.net or www.norcal-saac.org
June 21, New Bedford, MA
SCMC/Ashley Ford's Annual Mustang and Ford Show hosted by the SVT Cobra Mustang Club at Ashley Ford. $15 registration.
Info: Pat Madigan 617/827-9789; pmad300hp@aol.com; www.svtcobraclub.com
June 21, Richmond, TX
10th Annual Texarkana Mustang Stampede & 1st Annual Cars Are The Stars Open Car Show will be held 21 June 2008, East Parking Lot Of The Central Mall, 2400 Richmond Rd, Texarkana TX
Info: 4statesmustang.com
June 22, Liverpool, NY
31st annual All Ford Show and Swap Meet sponsored by the Syracuse Shelby Mustang Club and Central New York Ford Dealers Association at Long Branch Park.
Vendors, car corral, food, music. $100 Best of Show award.
Info: Mark Nelepovitz 315/598-4649, mnelepov@twcny.com; www.syracuseallford.com
June 22, Van Nuys, CA
Mustangs in the Park hosted by the Mustang Owners Club of California at Woodley Park.
Classes for stock and personalized Mustangs; also classes for other Fords.
Info: Pat Fitzgerald at 818/882-6314. www.mustangownersofca.org
June 28, Quakertown, PA
Quakertown Memories show hosted by the 1st Pennsylvania Mustang Club in downtown Quakertown.
Info: Ed 215/529-7647; www.1st-pa-mustang.org
July 11-13, Norwalk, OH
Buckeye State Fun Ford Weekend Nationals at Summitt Motorsports Park.
All-Ford drag racing, car show, manufacturers' midway, and swap meet.
Info: American Autosports Productions, P.O. Box 911, Denham Springs, LA 70727; 225/664-0996; www.funfordevents.com</UL>
July 12th, Hawthorne, CA
4th Annual Teen Challenge/Mayor Larry Guidi Car Show located at Southbound Hawthorne Blvd in the City of Hawthorne (between El Segundo Blvd & 135th, just north of Rosecrans Blvd.) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
All Proceeds help support Southern California Teen Challenge to fight drug abuse and gang activity. Trophies in several classes. All Clubs Welcome...Roll In Together...Park Together! No Violence...No Attitudes...Great Family Event! Music, Fun, 50/50 Raffle & Door Prizes.
Info: Katie Tortolano/Phil Cookes 310/ 644 3695; tcla@earthlink.net
July 13, Stockton, CA
Annual Classic Auto Swap Meet and Car Show located at San Joaqiun County Fairgrounds.
6 AM - 3 PM. Dash Plaques and Trophies. Held inside and outside, rain or shine.
Info: (209) 948-5307
July 17-20, Joliet, IL
3rd Annual NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street Legal Drag Racing III presented by Motive Gear & Nitto Tire at Route 66 Raceway
Info: www.nmraracing.com
July 19, Alton, IL
31st Mustang Round-up Car Show and Swap Meet located at Homer Adams Parkway & Alby Street, Alton, Illinois sponsored by Southern Illinois Mustang Association and Roberts Ford.
Registration 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Judging starts at 12:00 PM
Info: www.simustang.org
July 19, Fort Wayne, IN
26th annual Mustang and All-Ford Show hosted by the old Fort Mustangers Club at the Ivy Tech campus.
Judged show using non-MCA rules.
Info: John Baltes 260/486-9074, ofmustanger@yahoo.com; www.oldfortmustangers.com
July 19, Ocala, FL
Big Daddy Super Cruise 2 hosted by Mestengofx.com
Cruise from Tallahassee to Big Daddy Don Garlits Museum in Ocala, FL.
Info: David Hawkins 850-294-9491; mestengofx.com
July 20, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Show 'N' Shine hosted by the Mustang Owners Club of Saskatchewan at Toys R Us, south lot at 730 Albert St. All Mustangs and specialty Fords are welcome.
Info: Rob Krohn 306/791-0050
July 20, Van Nuys, CA
Mustangs at the Airtel Plaza Hotel hosted by the Mustang Owners Club of California.
Classes for stock and personalized Mustangs; also classes for other Fords. P-51 Mustang photo op.
Info: Pat Fitzgerald at 818/882-6314. www.mustangownersofca.org
July 20, Stoneham, MA
24th Annual Mustang and Fords Summer Round-Up hosted by the Mustang Car Club of New England at Stoneham Ford, 185 Main Street (Rt. 28).
Over 30 classes in six divisions for all years and models of Mustangs, Shelbys, Mustang-based aftermarket specialties, and other Ford family and factory Ford-powered autos - stock, modified, or custom (modified Fords may be non-Ford powered).
Info: MCCNE Info Line at 508/674-5462 or Joe Dinella, evenings at 203/322-4916; www.mccne.com
July 22-26, Myrtle Beach, SC
MustangWeek at Myrtle Beach.
Tuesday Meet and Greet at Planet Hollywood (4:00-8:00 PM), Wednesday fun runs and autocross at Myrtle Beach Speedway (3:00-9:00 PM), Thursday at Hooters (1:30-3:30 PM) for cruise to Darlington Dragway, Friday car show at Colonial Mall (9:00 AM-2:00 PM), and Saturday Cruise-In at Colonial Mall (1:00-8:00 PM).
Info: www.mustangweek.com
August 1-3, Bristol, TN
Thunder Valley Fun Ford Weekend Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
All-Ford drag racing, car show, manufacturers' midway, and swap meet.
Info: American Autosports Productions, P.O. Box 911, Denham Springs, LA 70727; 225/664-0996; www.funfordevents.com</UL>
August 1-3, Oakville, Ontario
No Borders Mustang InterNationals, the first ever Mustang Club of America national show in Canada presented by the Golden Horseshoe Mustang Association.
To be held at the Ford of Canada Headquarters, with the Hilton Garden Inn of Toronto/Oakville (905/829-1145) serving as the host hotel.
Info: www.ghma.on.ca
August 2, Vancouver, WA
22nd annual Mustang Stampede and All-Ford Show presented by the Mustangs Unlimited car club.
Info: Earl 360/604-1932; www.mustangsunlimitedclub.com
August 3, Bourbonnais, IL
A Day at the Park 18th annual Mustang and Ford Car Show presented by the Northern Mustang Corral at Perry Farm park, 459 N. Kennedy Dr.
Info: www.northernmustangcorral.com
August 3, Columbus, NE
Platte Valley Mustangs' All Ford Show held around the historic square in downtown Columbus.
Judging in original and modified classes using modified MCA rules, plus special awards.
Info: Rex Minert 402/563-3550 (days) or 402/367-4019 (evenings), rminert@neb.rr.com; www.pvmustangs.net
August 8-10, Atco, NJ
8th Annual NMRA Ford Nationals presented by Downs Ford Motorsport at Atco Raceway
Info: www.nmraracing.com
August 8-10, Fort Worth, TX
19th Annual Yellow Rose Classic hosted by the North Texas Mustang Club, sponsored by AER Manufacturing and the North Texas Ford Dealers
Featuring over 200 late-model, vintage, antique, performance, and classic Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury cars and trucks. The show is held in the Amon Carter Exhibits Hall. Setup is on Friday, August 8. Street and Show classes are available. Numerous awards include: class trophies, many best-of awards, special display awards, People's Choice, Participant's Choice. Early registration deadline is July 1, 2008.
Info: 817-595-6900; yellowrose@ntmc.org; www.ntmc.org
August 9, Springfield, MO
The Greater Ozarks Mustang Club All Ford Car Show presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts and Friendly Ford located at Friendly Ford, 3241 S. Glenstone, Springfield MO.
All Ford Powered and Ford Products welcome. Friday night pizza party. Judged and non-judged categories. Proceeds to benefit Ozarks Mountain Chapter of M.A.D.D.
Info: Greater Ozarks Mustang Club, P.O. Box 4725, Springfield, Mo. 65808; Bruce Moore 417-883-2073; www.gomc.org
August 10, Girard, PA
19th annual Mustang Round-Up hosted by the Lake Erie Mustang Owners Club at Bob Ferrando Ford World on Route 20.
All Mustangs welcome. Wooden wall plaques to first 100 registrants. Proceeds to benefit local charities.
Info: Call 814/838-8153 or send e-mail to papony@velocity.net.
August 10, Livonia, MI
The Mustang Owners Club of Southeastern Michigan's 20th annual Mustang Memories All Ford-Powered Car Show & Swap Meet at Greenmead Historical Park. Over 30 judged classes. Over 400 cars expected, including display cars plus the latest aftermarket parts.
Info: Mike Rey 313/304-5244; aces16@comcast.net; www.mocsem.org
Date Change!!
August 15-17, Millville, NJ
SAAC-33, the Shelby American Automobile Club's 33nd annual national convention, at the new Thunderbolt Raceway in southern New Jersey, in conjunction with the SVT Owners Association.
Date changed from July due to construction issues.
Open track, racing, parade laps, instructor laps, car shows, swap meet, and evening programs with guest speakers and panel discussions.
Info: SAAC HQ, P.O. Box 788, Sharon, CT 06069; saac@saac.com; www.saac.com
August 16-17, Epping, NH
New England Fun Ford Weekend Nationals at New England Dragway.
All-Ford drag racing, car show, manufacturers' midway, and swap meet.
Info: American Autosports Productions, P.O. Box 911, Denham Springs, LA 70727; 225/664-0996; www.funfordevents.com</UL>
August 17, Coopersburg, PA
32nd annual Coopersburg Collector Car Show & Flea Market hosted by the 1st Pennsylvania Mustang Club. Car show with 29 classes, flea market, car corral, door prizes.
Info: Roger 215/453-0557; augustshow@1st-PA-mustang.org; www.1st-pa-mustang.org
August 23, Winston-Salem, NC
SCMC/Parkway Ford's SVT, Mustang, and Ford Show hosted by SVT Cobra Mustang Club at Parkway Ford. $20 registration fee (pre-registration $15 before August 15). On-site dyno, vendors, and Cobra Alley, the longest line of SVT Cobras in the Carolinas.
Info: Dave Stanfield 919/414-0252, des1014x@yahoo.com; www.svtcobraclub.com
August 23-24, Springfield, IL
30th annual Mustang and All-Ford Show at Crossroads Ford, hosted by Central Illinois Mustangers.
Saturday evening hospitality party, Sunday show. Classes for concours and street-driven Mustangs, Ford-powered Fords, and trucks.
Info: Tom Nichols 217/525-8566
August 29-31, Columbus, OH
30th Annual NMRA Ford Expo presented by Legendary Ford Magazine at National Trail Raceway
Info: www.nmraracing.com
August 29-31, Park City, UT
Mustang Club of America Grand National hosted by the Northern Utah Owners Association on Main Street in Park City.
Host hotel is the Grand Summit or Sundial Lodge at Canyon Resort (435/615-8040).
Info: www.numoa.com
September 7, Vallejo, CA
12 annual Fun Ford Sunday at the Solano County Fairgrounds, sponsored by the Nor-Cal Ford Club Council.
Info: P.O. Box 6682, Concord, CA 94524; www.funfordsunday.com
September 12-14, Carrollton, KY
11th annual September in the Park Mustang and all-Ford Show presented by the Derby City Mustang Club at General Butler State Resort Park.
Pony Trail cruise and welcoming bash on Friday, Saturday show and evening banquet with live band, Sunday awards ceremony.
Info: Joe Schreiner 502/239-0132, jschreiner@insightbb.com; derbycitymustangclub.com
September 19-21, Fontana, CA
Pacific Fun Ford Weekend Nationals at California Speedway.
All-Ford drag racing, car show, manufacturers' midway, and swap meet.
Info: American Autosports Productions, P.O. Box 911, Denham Springs, LA 70727; 225/664-0996; www.funfordevents.com</UL>
September 28, Lacey, WA
Ponies in the Park, hosted by the MCA Regional Car Club, Mustangs West, at Huntamer Park on College St.
All Mustangs and Ford-powered cars welcome.
Info: Dayna Matthews 360/870-9061, daynamatthews@hotmail.com; www.mustangswest.com
October 2-5, Bowling Green, KY
10th Annual NMRA World Finals presented by Nitto Tire at Beech Bend Raceway
Info: www.nmraracing.com
October 5, Paterson, WA
Pacific Northwest Mustang Club's 22nd annual Fall Concours d'Elegance at the Columbia Crest Winery.
Trophies for three places in over 40 classes for all makes, mostly Mustangs.
Info: Andrew Dixon, 509/627-5678; kblkrkidz@earthlink.net; pnwmc.org
October 12, Hot Springs, AR
27th annual Regional Show presented by the Central Arkansas Mustangers at Riser Ford, 4201 Central Ave.
All Mustangs and Fords welcome. Judged classes or show only.
Info: Tom Sipes 501/562-5430, tsipes2@comcast.net; www.centralarkansasmustangers.com
October 12, Stockton, CA
Annual Classic Auto Swap Meet and Car Show located at San Joaqiun County Fairgrounds.
6 AM - 3 PM. Dash Plaques and Trophies. Held inside and outside, rain or shine.
Info: (209) 948-5307
October 17-19, Ennis, TX
Ford Mustang World Finals, a Fun Ford Weekend event at The Texas Motorplex.
All-Ford drag racing, car show, manufacturers' midway, and swap meet.
Info: American Autosports Productions, P.O. Box 911, Denham Springs, LA 70727; 225/664-0996; www.funfordevents.com</UL>
October 18, Stockton, CA
Mustangs Plus April 2008 Car Show (Boss day) held at Mustangs Plus, 2353 N. Wilson Way, Stockton, CA.
Registration $25.00 per car (includes registration, t-shirt, dash plaque and 1 lunch. Registration Day of the Show $30.00 per car. Registration Due on or before October 1st in order to be eligible for trophies.
Info: (209) 944-9977; www.mustangsplus.com
October 24-26, Chandler, AZ
Phoenix National, a Mustang Club of America national show hosted by the Copperstate Mustang Club at the Wild Horse Casino.
Host hotel is the La Quinta (408/961-7700).
Info: www.copperstatemustangclub.com
December 7, Stockton, CA
Annual Classic Auto Swap Meet and Car Show located at San Joaqiun County Fairgrounds.
6 AM - 3 PM. Dash Plaques and Trophies. Held inside and outside, rain or shine.
Info: (209) 948-5307
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