Monthly
Events
January
2013 19 --
SWDRA End-of-the-Year Banquet. 5:30 p.m. Sandia Casino. Tickets - $40 adult/$25 for kids. www.nmswdra.com.
20 --
Mopars Unlimited of AZ hosts the 26 th Annual H.E.M.I Show. www.moparsaz.com
26 -- Mopar Club End-of-the-Year Banquet, awards ceremony and Road Runner Food Bank food drive. El Bruno's,
8806 4 th St. NW, ABQ, NM. 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
We will also be holding our annual food drive to fill the pantry's of Joy Junction back up. Aimee has found a special Mopar prize (thanks Aimee) and you'll get raffle tickets for the items you donate. We'll draw these tickets for that special Mopar prize. We always do good at our food drive and Joy Junction really appreciates it.
February
2013
1 thru 3 -- 22nd Annual Supernationals at the NM State Fairgrounds, Lujan Complex. Contact Matt Torres at (505) 294-7273 or visit www.thesupernationals.com.
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March
2013
22 to 23 --
Mopars at the Strip. www.moparsatthestrip.com/2007/home.shtml .
23 -- Wheel of Dreams Car Show. Las Cruces, NM. More info. to come.
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April
2013
7 --
Season Opener Bracket Race – ABQ Dragway. www.abqdragway.com
11 thru 12 -- Spring Fling - Thursday, Speed Festival and Friday, Malibu Cruise; Saturday, show and swap, Saturday night, all Mopar cruise. www.cpwclub.com.
20 --
NMCCC Spring Thaw and Cruise & Schmoose. Spring Thaw. joyce@nmcarcouncil.net.
20 --
Balloon Museum Car Show. All years, all makes, all models of cars, trucks, motorcycles, etc. are welcome. Vendors, kids games, food, entertainment, promotions, door prizes, awards, trophies, and fun for all. $25 entry. 505-264-7767 or JOHNBSTAR@GMAIL.COM.
21 --
NMCCC Cruise and Schmoose. joyce@nmcarcouncil.net.
22 thru 24 -- Mopars at the Strip. Las Vegas, NV. 40th anniversary of the Hemi Super Stock Darts and Cuda's. http://www.moparsatthestrip.com.
27 -- 13th Annual Park in the Park Show,
Cabezon Park, 2307 Cabezon Blvd. SE. Park ‘n the Park is free to spectators from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Vendors, arts and crafts,
Steve's Crusin' with the Oldies. They will hold a Friday night pre-registration Sock Hop at Sabana Grande Recreation Center, 4110 Sabana Grande Blvd. SE, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Entry applications need to be turned in by Friday, March 31, 2013 to get a free event t-shirt!
Click here for the event flyer.
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May
2013
4 --
2013 Mopar Challenge Series – 1st race of the year. Race for points towards the championship & for $500 1st place payout at each race. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. nmmopars@gmail.com.
4 -- 18th Annual Hooters Hot Rod and Custom Car Summary Car Show Series – Contact 332-9222 or rftibbe@flash.net. Hooters East (San Mateo). 18 -- 18th Annual Hooters Hot Rod and Custom Car Summary Car Show Series – Contact 332-9222 or rftibbe@flash.net. Hooters West (Hwy 528 & Alameda).
19 -- 35th Annual NMCCC Albuquerque Annual Museum Car Show. ABQ Museum, ABQ, NM. joyce@nmcarcouncil.net. 19 -- Mopars in May at CSDR. 13th annual all Chrysler car and truck show and swap meet. 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (rain or shine). www.inlandmopars.org or 714-993-5257 / 909-981-0477.
25 thru 26 -- 18th Annual Hooters Hot Rod and Custom Car Summary Car Show Series – Contact 332-9222 or rftibbe@flash.net. Bonus Shows at Route 66 Casino.
31 --
2013 Mopar Challenge Series – 2nd race. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. No Bull racing this night too.nmmopars@gmail.com.
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June
2013
1 -- 18th Annual Hooters Hot Rod and Custom Car Summary Car Show Series – Contact 332-9222 or rftibbe@flash.net. Hooters East (San Mateo).
1 thru 2 -- 29th Anniversary Midwest Mopars in the Park National Car show & Swap Meet, Dakota County Fairgrounds, Farmington, MN. Visit us online at www.midwestmopars.com for all of the exciting details of this two-day family event with something for everyone! 15 -- Mopar Muscle Club of NM 18th Annual Mopar Fest. Twenty classes - one to suite everyone, from Daily Driver or Original to LX platform or New Generation. This is THE place to be Father's Day weekend. See our Moparfest page for all the information you will need.
16 -- Sagebrush Auto Show at Sagebrush Community Church, 6440 Coors Blvd., ABQ. 922-9200 or www.sagebrush.cc.
22 -- 18th Annual Hooters Hot Rod and Custom Car Summary Car Show Series – Contact 332-9222 or rftibbe@flash.net. Hooters West (Hwy 528 & Alameda).
TO BE ANNOUNCED -- SW Mopar Club Annual Hudson's Car Show and Swap Meet. $25/vehicle (pre-entry), $30/vehicle (day of show), all makes, goody bag, dash plaque and t-shirt. Twelve classes, live music, food, beverages. Vvisit www.southwestmoparclub.com for more information. TO BE ANNOUNCED -- NM Route 66 Motor Tour. joyce@nmcarcouncil.net
FATHER"S DAY WEEKEND -- Durango Motor Expo on Main Avenue, Durango, CO. Steve - (970) 247-8761. Ice cream social, poker run, car show. Visit www.durangooldcarclub.org.
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July
2013
12-14 -- Chrysler Nationals at Carlisle. Carlisle, PA. www.carsatcarlisle.com.
13 --
2013 Mopar Challenge Series – 3rd race. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. No Bull racing this night too.
nmmopars@gmail.com.
27 -- 18th Annual Hooters Hot Rod and Custom Car Summary Car Show Series – Contact 332-9222 or rftibbe@flash.net. Hooters West (Hwy 528 & Alameda). Return to top
August
2013 3 -- 18th Annual Hooters Hot Rod and Custom Car Summary Car Show Series – Contact 332-9222 or rftibbe@flash.net. Hooters East (San Mateo).
3 thru 4 -- 18th Annual Hooters Hot Rod and Custom Car Summary Car Show Series – Contact 332-9222 or rftibbe@flash.net. Bonus Shows at Route 66 Casino.
9 thru 11 -- 33rd Mopar Nationals (the Ultimate Mopar Experience) - National Trail Raceway, Columbus, OH. Meet Big Daddy Don Garlits. The ULTIMATE Mopar experience. www.moparnats.org 10 --
Mopars at the Mall, Centennial, CO. Awards, t-shirts, music, door prizes, vendors, goody bags to the 1 st 100 entrants. www.coloradomopar.org or ddanielson@coloradomopar.org. Click here for the event Flyer.
11 --
NMCCC All Club's Picnic. joyce@nmcarcouncil.net.
24 --
2013 Mopar Challenge Series – 4th race. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. nmmopars@gmail.com
24 -- 18th Annual Hooters Hot Rod and Custom Car Summary Car Show Series – Contact 332-9222 or rftibbe@flash.net. Hooters West (Hwy 528 & Alameda).
TO BE ANNOUNCED -- Rt. 66 Casino Customs & Calendars. Over 200 awards. $20 entry. Call 332-9222 for more information.
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September
2013
7 -- Mopar vs. the World – Roswell Dragway, Roswell, NM – www.roswelldragwaynm.com. Flyer
7 -- 18th Annual Hooters Hot Rod and Custom Car Summary Car Show Series – Contact 332-9222 or rftibbe@flash.net. Hooters East (San Mateo). 14 -- Mopars on the Midway held at the NM State Fair, hosted by the Mopar Muscle Club of NM. Reserve your spot today. Email Steve at nmmopars@gmail.com.. 14 -- 18th Annual Hooters Hot Rod and Custom Car Summary Car Show Series – Contact 332-9222 or rftibbe@flash.net. Hooters West (Hwy 528 & Alameda).
22 -- The Santa Ana Star Casino Fall Classic Car Show Benefiting Habitat for Humanity and Kiwanis Charities. For more information, email FallClassicCar@aol.com Flyer.
29 -- Sunset Grill & Bar Hot Rod, Muscle, Customer, and Cycle Show benefitting Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation. $25 entry includes t-shirt, goody bag, and one free outside lunch from the grille. Contact Matt -
294-7273.
27 thru 29-- 34th NMCCC Annual Swap Meet - Los Lunas, NM- Joyce Clements 884-7912 or joyce@nmcarcouncil.net.
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October
2013
5 -- 18th Annual Hooters Hot Rod and Custom Car Summary Car Show Series – Contact 332-9222 or rftibbe@flash.net. Hooters West (Hwy 528 & Alameda).
26 -- 2013 Mopar Challenge Series - 5th and final race where the 2013 Champion will be determined. Gates open at 11:00 a.m. Come hear the Mopars roar down the track. Bring the family or bring the car and have some fun. Take a chance at winning $500 for 1st place! nmmopars@gmail.com. 26 -- 18th Annual Hooters Hot Rod and Custom Car Summary Car Show Series – Contact 332-9222 or rftibbe@flash.net. Hooters East (San Mateo). TO BE ANNOUNCED -- Balloon Fiesta Park – Line up at the Los Ranchos Journal Center Rail Runner Station (Osuna & El Pueblo) at 7:30am. Ribbons & dash plaques will be given. Classic, vintage, & special interest vehicles & motorcycles are welcome. 505-323-6022 or madmike1964@msn.com
TO BE ANNOUNCED -- Annual SW Mopar Club & Mack Massey's All Mopar Car Show. El Paso, TX . Free entry to Mopar Muscle Club of NM members. Visit www.southwestmoparclub.com or call 915-598-0274. This is a great club, with great friends and a WONDERFUL EVENT!!! Flyer
TO BE ANNOUNCED -- Chryslers in the Canyon – Cruise, Car Show, and Cookout presented by Amarillo Area Mopars. Meet at West Texas A&M, cruise to Palo Duro Canyon for a cookout. Awards at 3:40 p.m. Park entry fee is $2. Pre-register at www.amarilloareamopars.com/chryslersinthecanyon or email amarailloareamopars@yahoo.com. Flyer.
TO BE ANNOUNCED -- Fall Fling XVII– Woodley Park: Van Nuys, CA. Visit www.cpwclub.com for entry forms and information.
TO BE ANNOUNCED -- Southwestern Musclecar Nationals at the NM State Fairgrounds, Lujan Complex. http://www.southwesternmusclecarnationals.com/home.html.
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November 2013
2 -- 18th Annual Hooters Hot Rod and Custom Car Summary Car Show Series – Contact 332-9222 or rftibbe@flash.net. Hooters East (San Mateo).
TO BE ANNOUNCED -- 17th Annual Veteran's Day Car Show. Veteran's Hospital, T or C, NM. Entry fee - $30/car or $25/swap space. Spectators free. All makes and models are welcome.
Sam – 575-894-4222. Flyer .Return
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December
2013
No Mopar Club meeting due to the Christmas holiday.
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Other
Ongoing Events
Cruises
held in the area besides our monthly Mopar cruise are as follows:
Cars and Coffee, Las Cruces –4th Saturday of each month, meet at the Pan Am Plaza, Las Cruces, NM, 9:00 a.m. to 11:a.m.
Open to all cars. Bruce - (575) 523-1194 or brucekading@comcast.net.
Cars and Coffee – 2nd Sat. of each month, 9:00 a.m., April thru Oct. at Grace Church (6901 San Antonio NE - corner of Louisiana & San Antonio). All makes. Motorcycles welcome too. We are planning a fun, new event during each gathering. Karl - karguy99@msn.com or 263-9700, 266-0518.
Christian Rods & Customs – 3rd Sat. each month - April thru October. Sonic Drive-In, 5000 San Mateo, ABQ.
Cruise Nights in Bernalillo – 3rd Wednesday evening – March thru Oct., 5:30 til ?. Twisters on Hwys 550 & 303 Bernalillo. Open to all vehicles and clubs. Free drinks and discounts to all car owners. Duke – 505-771-1881.
Donut Derelicts a.k.a. Burrito Bandits. All makes, all years, everyone is welcome - Every Sat., 8 a.m. Starbucks/Dos Hermanos Plaza off of Jefferson. 7620 Jefferson NE. Park cars in the NW corner at Maestas and Ward. Pat - pasalerno@prodigy.net
Fastino's Cruise Nights – 2600 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE, ABQ, NM. Every Wednesday in the summers from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Open to all. No free. Contact - carsofabq@msn.com.
Los Lunas Cruzin' S. Rt. 66 Cruises – 2nd Sat. of each month, Oct. thru April, 1:00 p.m.; May thru Sept., 6:00 p.m. Wells Fargo Bank in Bosque Farms to cruise to Los Lunas. vintagegasser@aim.com or Bill - 565-2105 or www.cruzinsouthroute66.com.
Owl Cafe Cruise Nights – Eubank & I-40, Hot Rod, 1959 & Older – 1st Tuesday each month; and
Muscle Cars, 1960 & Newer – 3rd Thursday each month.
New East Mountains Car Cruise – Mountain Valley Church, 5 Dinkle Rd., Edgewood, NM. First Fri. each month, May thru Oct., 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Open to all makes/years, no cost, no awards, informal cruise to drive your car & hang out. Terry - chevy38_454@yahoo.com
Rt. 66 Rodders – 3rd Sunday each month – Nov. thru March. 1:00 p.m. Fastino's, 2600 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE, ABQ, NM.
18th Annual Hooters Hot Rod and Custom Car Summary Car Show Series – Contact 332-9222 or rftibbe@flash.net.
Hooters East (San Mateo) – May 4, June 1, July 13, August 3, September 7, October 26, and November 2.
Hooters West (Hwy 528 & Alameda) – May 18, June 22, July 27, August 24, September 14, and October 5.
Bonus Shows at Route 66 Casino – May 25-26 and August3-4.
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