THIS MONTH'S NEWSLETTER:
NEW MEXICO COUNCIL OF CAR CLUBS
FOUNDED IN 1977 TO REPRESENT THE AUTO HOBBY IN NEW MEXICO
NEWSLETTER FOR OCTOBER, 2021
MEETS 4TH WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH, JANUARY-OCTOBER AT 7:00pm
Web site: http://www.nmcarcouncil.com. Robert Gold of the Wheels of Gold Corvair Club is web master. Art Gold, of the Wheels of Gold Corvairs, has volunteered to take charge of facebook; his e-mail is rollerart@gmail.com. Check the Council web site to make sure your club's info is correct. If not, contact Robert at beisbol30@msn.com or Joyce at joyce@nmcarcouncil.com.
CAR COUNCIL MEETING FOR SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Present at the meeting were: Ron & Su Rymarz-Rte 66 Cars & History, OCCA; Joyce & Will Clements-Old Car Club; James Clements-Tumbleweed Ford V8 Club; Greg Nelson-Corvairs NM; Bill Lemen-LCOC; Cole Weatherred, Dave Stein-Guests; Harry Misel-NM Museum of Military History; Wayne Sottoway, Tim Hurley- American Truck Historical Society; Joe Ballengee-Alb Model Car Club; Alan Schwartz-Mercedes Benz Car Club; Perry Key-NM Auto Artists; John Doran-Rio Grande Mustangs; Steve Kranz-Tin Lizzies of Alb; Angela Vigil, Michelle Garcia-Land of Enchantment GTO’s. We started off at 7:02. Presiding president was Ron Rymarz. He worked the room with introductions. There were approximately 20 or so in the room. Joe gave us the money report, and we have money.
Joyce gave us an update on the trailer, as well as a suggested disposition thereof. Short of running it off the cliff we are considering many options. We welcomed the Mountainair Goonies. There was some follow up discussion on the trailer. It was decided to report after the board meeting. There are several car shows in the offing from the end of September through the Veterans’ Day. Please continue to monitor your newsletters. Apparently there are some show cancellations in the works; again please reference the newsletter, and website. I should say if the post office will deliver them. Now we need to fold them with a certain tape configuration. We also discussed the swap meet, and what our next Meet may look like. Having attended the Loveland swap meet; there are many ideas we can move forward with and perhaps plan a 2022 meet. At 7:45 Ron said get lost. And we did. Your Secretary, Bill
NEWSLETTER MAILING
For those who receive the newsletter by snail mail probably noticed it was late. You can thank USPS for that. They got new machines for sorting and returned them to me as needing more postage. After a session with the PO, I was told we have to put more tape on the edges or pay more postage for the new machines. So those clubs who mail newsletters, beware! Check with your PO and make sure they will accept your newsletters as you have been mailing them. And postage just went up to cover the new efficiency. BAH! – Joyce – Ed.
NMCCC SPONSORED EVENTS
MEMBER CLUB SPONSORED EVENTS and OTHER NEW MEXICO EVENTS
2021
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER November 2-5 – SEMA Show – Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV – (866)229-3687 or www.semaSAN.com
November 6-13 – VMCCA Western National Tour – Cottonwood, AZ – Malcom or Jane Stinson (928)368-7442 or swstudebaker@live.com
November 11-13 – AACA Special Western Nationals – Phoenix, AZ – (602)999-6594
November 14-17 – AACA Western Divisional Tour – (1996 & Earlier) – Phoenix, AZ (602)999-6594
November 19-21 – 24th Southwest Nationals – Westworld, Scottsdale, AZ – Open to pre-’88 – Goodguys (925)838-9876 www.good-guys.com
November 20 – TSRA Swap Meet – Tucson Speedway, Tucson, AZ – Ken Burk (520)282-3494
OUT OF STATE EVENTS
NOVEMBER November 2-5 – SEMA Show – Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV – (866)229-3687 or www.semaSAN.com
November 6-13 – VMCCA Western National Tour – Cottonwood, AZ – Malcom or Jane Stinson (928)368-7442 or swstudebaker@live.com
November 11-13 – AACA Special Western Nationals – Phoenix, AZ – (602)999-6594
November 14-17 – AACA Western Divisional Tour – (1996 & Earlier) – Phoenix, AZ (602)999-6594
November 19-21 – 24th Southwest Nationals – Westworld, Scottsdale, AZ – Open to pre-’88 – Goodguys (925)838-9876 www.good-guys.com
November 20 – TSRA Swap Meet – Tucson Speedway, Tucson, AZ – Ken Burk (520)282-3494
ALBUQUERQUE RACING 2021 MOPAR Challenge Series Events ABQ Dragway – 10/31, Sunday, 11:00 am – www.moparclub.com or nmmopars@gmail.com
Southwest Motorsports – Sandia Speedway, Albuquerque – Rio Grande III – Races and Performance Driving Sessions;
October 23-24: Miata Mayhem by Car Crafters - Races and Performance Driving Sessions. Events are run by
COVID guidelines. Sessions include run groups for modern, vintage, open-wheel, karts and performance driving (street cars). For more information, go to www.swms.org. Albuquerque Dragway – On Broadway south of Rio Bravo, east on Bobby Foster Rd. – www.abqdragway.com or call
888-925-2227 for details
COFFEE AND CRUISES
ALBUQUERQUE FASTINO'S
Fastino's Cruise Nights – 2600 Juan Tabo NE – Fastino’s Car Show, 5-8pm every Wednesday, weather permitting. Indoor dining room is closed, but drive-up window is open for walk-up or drive-up service. Masks are not required, but bring one with you. Melinda Otzenberger (505)401-2994 – Open to all – No fees.
DONUT DERELICTS – ALBUQUERQUE
Donut Derelicts aka Burrito Bandits meets in the The Market Place at the Journal Center, at 8AM on Saturdays. There are several places there for coffee or breakfast: Dos Hermanos, Satellite Coffee, Hello Deli, Molina’s Catering and Twisters... 7620 Jefferson NE (on Jefferson between Paseo & San Antonio). Meet in the NW corner (where we park). Spread the word – all makes of cars. Everyone welcome!!!! pasalerno@prodigy.net Pat Salerno, Director RGC
CARS & COFFEE – ALBUQUERQUE
Cars & Coffee: April thru October, every second Saturday, 8:00 till 11:00, Grace Church parking lot 6901 San Antonio NE (Corner of San Antonio and Louisiana), free event, coffee & donuts. All makes, models, years welcome. Bruce Shaffer, Route 66 Car Show, bcougar67@msn.com, (505)301-8857
TACOS & RIDES
Tacos & Rides is a meet hosted by New Mexico Motor Events and Cafe Bella Coffee, 2115 Golf Course Rd. SE, Rio Rancho, each Friday night from 7pm-9pm. Open to all rides, all builds held 51 weeks a year! Mike Gonzales gonzalesracing@gmail.com
BREAKFAST AT RICH FORD – ALBUQUERQUE
Saturday mornings from 7:30-9:30am, car owners meet at Rich Ford on Wyoming and Lomas for breakfast in the Mustang Café, Car guys, Ford and Chevy fans, meet there – an impromptu group that shares stories and pokes fun at each other. All are welcome. Paul McLaughlin at pmacautoart@msn.com, if you have questions.
CARS-N-COFFEE – OWL CAFE
1st Saturday of the month – July-December, Cars-N-Coffee, The Owl Cafe, Lomas & Eubank, Albuquerque – 7:30-10:00 AM. Join us for Hot Coffee, Free Donuts, Hot Cars!! Sid Martin (505)291-4900.
LAS CRUCES SONIC
There is a Cruise In from 6-8pm at the Sonic on Foothills Rd. in Las Cruces each Saturday night, April-October. And Dion’s on Lohman October-April. Call Rex Porter (575)650-8547 for information.
LAS CRUCES PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Pancake Breakfast takes place in the EAA hangar in Las Cruces the 3rd Sunday each month. Call Wes Baker (575)541-1198 for information.
CRUCES CARS & COFFEE Milagro’s Coffee. For information on days and times, e-mail cruces_carsncoffee@yahoo.com or see their facebook page Cruces Cars and Coffee. The facebook page has pictures and information about the sponsoring group.
LAS CRUCES SUNDAY CRUISE
3rd Sunday each month, Downtown Plaza. Call Hector Castro (575)650-4018 for information.
LAS CRUCES MONTHLY SWAP MEET
1st Saturday, Big Daddy’s Flea Market. Walter Brown (575)640-5920
CAFFEINE & OCTANE, EL PASO
Caffeine & Octane takes place in El Paso, TX, on the 2nd Saturday each month, from 9-11am, Peter Piper Pizza, Coronado. For info Charles Roybal car408w@gmail.com
EAST MOUNTAINS CARS & COFFEE
"East Mountain Cars & Coffee is held every last Saturday in the months April to October. The first one for 2021 is Saturday 4/25/21, from 8:30am to 10:00am, at the parking lot between Cabra Coffee and the Cedar Crest Post Office. Contact cturner@sandia.gov for more information or Deb Toner debtoner505@gmail.com.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL CRUISE NIGHT
Old Tyme Shop Ice Cream Parlor on south Rte. 14 – 6:30pm-Closing, 2nd Saturday each month, June through October. Food & drink specials, family friendly.
CARS & COFFEE AT COTTONWOOD MALL
Last Saturday of the month in the South Parking Lot of Cottonwood Mall, 9-11am. Free coffee for first 50 participants. No fees. Open to all makes, models. For more information: brianna.magana@washingtonprime.com or http://cottonwoodmall.com/events-news/event/2021/08/28/default-calendar/coffee-and-cars
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NMCCC 2021-2022 OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
President Robert Gold Wheels of Gold Corvairs beisbol30@msn.com
Vice President Ron Rymarz Rte 66 Cars & History rryma5@aol.com
Secretary Bill Lemen Lincoln Owners Club wlemen@comcast.net
Treasurer Joe Ballengee Albuquerque Model Car Club JoBall@aol.com Director Michelle Garcia LOE GTO Club michelle67gto@yahoo.com Director Perry Key New Mexico Artists perrykeyart@gmail.com
Director Joyce Clements Old Car Club joyce@nmcarcouncil.com
Newsletter Joyce Clements Old Car Club joyce@nmcarcouncil.com
Web Master & Newsletter – Robert Gold Wheels of Gold Corvairs beisbol30@msn.com
Facebook Editor Art Gold Wheels of Gold Corvairs rollerart@gmail.com
Parliamentarian Bill Lemen Lincoln Owners Club wlemen@comcast.net
PLEASE NOTE: The Council would like to host a swap meet in 2022 and following years. We need volunteers to plan and execute the meet and a place to hold it. If you would like to see swap meets continue and are will to help find a location and plan the meet, please contact any of the officers in the above list. Thank you.
FOUNDED IN 1977 TO REPRESENT THE AUTO HOBBY IN NEW MEXICO
NEWSLETTER FOR OCTOBER, 2021
MEETS 4TH WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH, JANUARY-OCTOBER AT 7:00pm
Web site: http://www.nmcarcouncil.com. Robert Gold of the Wheels of Gold Corvair Club is web master. Art Gold, of the Wheels of Gold Corvairs, has volunteered to take charge of facebook; his e-mail is rollerart@gmail.com. Check the Council web site to make sure your club's info is correct. If not, contact Robert at beisbol30@msn.com or Joyce at joyce@nmcarcouncil.com.
CAR COUNCIL MEETING FOR SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Present at the meeting were: Ron & Su Rymarz-Rte 66 Cars & History, OCCA; Joyce & Will Clements-Old Car Club; James Clements-Tumbleweed Ford V8 Club; Greg Nelson-Corvairs NM; Bill Lemen-LCOC; Cole Weatherred, Dave Stein-Guests; Harry Misel-NM Museum of Military History; Wayne Sottoway, Tim Hurley- American Truck Historical Society; Joe Ballengee-Alb Model Car Club; Alan Schwartz-Mercedes Benz Car Club; Perry Key-NM Auto Artists; John Doran-Rio Grande Mustangs; Steve Kranz-Tin Lizzies of Alb; Angela Vigil, Michelle Garcia-Land of Enchantment GTO’s. We started off at 7:02. Presiding president was Ron Rymarz. He worked the room with introductions. There were approximately 20 or so in the room. Joe gave us the money report, and we have money.
Joyce gave us an update on the trailer, as well as a suggested disposition thereof. Short of running it off the cliff we are considering many options. We welcomed the Mountainair Goonies. There was some follow up discussion on the trailer. It was decided to report after the board meeting. There are several car shows in the offing from the end of September through the Veterans’ Day. Please continue to monitor your newsletters. Apparently there are some show cancellations in the works; again please reference the newsletter, and website. I should say if the post office will deliver them. Now we need to fold them with a certain tape configuration. We also discussed the swap meet, and what our next Meet may look like. Having attended the Loveland swap meet; there are many ideas we can move forward with and perhaps plan a 2022 meet. At 7:45 Ron said get lost. And we did. Your Secretary, Bill
NEWSLETTER MAILING
For those who receive the newsletter by snail mail probably noticed it was late. You can thank USPS for that. They got new machines for sorting and returned them to me as needing more postage. After a session with the PO, I was told we have to put more tape on the edges or pay more postage for the new machines. So those clubs who mail newsletters, beware! Check with your PO and make sure they will accept your newsletters as you have been mailing them. And postage just went up to cover the new efficiency. BAH! – Joyce – Ed.
NMCCC SPONSORED EVENTS
MEMBER CLUB SPONSORED EVENTS and OTHER NEW MEXICO EVENTS
2021
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER November 2-5 – SEMA Show – Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV – (866)229-3687 or www.semaSAN.com
November 6-13 – VMCCA Western National Tour – Cottonwood, AZ – Malcom or Jane Stinson (928)368-7442 or swstudebaker@live.com
November 11-13 – AACA Special Western Nationals – Phoenix, AZ – (602)999-6594
November 14-17 – AACA Western Divisional Tour – (1996 & Earlier) – Phoenix, AZ (602)999-6594
November 19-21 – 24th Southwest Nationals – Westworld, Scottsdale, AZ – Open to pre-’88 – Goodguys (925)838-9876 www.good-guys.com
November 20 – TSRA Swap Meet – Tucson Speedway, Tucson, AZ – Ken Burk (520)282-3494
OUT OF STATE EVENTS
NOVEMBER November 2-5 – SEMA Show – Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV – (866)229-3687 or www.semaSAN.com
November 6-13 – VMCCA Western National Tour – Cottonwood, AZ – Malcom or Jane Stinson (928)368-7442 or swstudebaker@live.com
November 11-13 – AACA Special Western Nationals – Phoenix, AZ – (602)999-6594
November 14-17 – AACA Western Divisional Tour – (1996 & Earlier) – Phoenix, AZ (602)999-6594
November 19-21 – 24th Southwest Nationals – Westworld, Scottsdale, AZ – Open to pre-’88 – Goodguys (925)838-9876 www.good-guys.com
November 20 – TSRA Swap Meet – Tucson Speedway, Tucson, AZ – Ken Burk (520)282-3494
ALBUQUERQUE RACING 2021 MOPAR Challenge Series Events ABQ Dragway – 10/31, Sunday, 11:00 am – www.moparclub.com or nmmopars@gmail.com
Southwest Motorsports – Sandia Speedway, Albuquerque – Rio Grande III – Races and Performance Driving Sessions;
October 23-24: Miata Mayhem by Car Crafters - Races and Performance Driving Sessions. Events are run by
COVID guidelines. Sessions include run groups for modern, vintage, open-wheel, karts and performance driving (street cars). For more information, go to www.swms.org. Albuquerque Dragway – On Broadway south of Rio Bravo, east on Bobby Foster Rd. – www.abqdragway.com or call
888-925-2227 for details
COFFEE AND CRUISES
ALBUQUERQUE FASTINO'S
Fastino's Cruise Nights – 2600 Juan Tabo NE – Fastino’s Car Show, 5-8pm every Wednesday, weather permitting. Indoor dining room is closed, but drive-up window is open for walk-up or drive-up service. Masks are not required, but bring one with you. Melinda Otzenberger (505)401-2994 – Open to all – No fees.
DONUT DERELICTS – ALBUQUERQUE
Donut Derelicts aka Burrito Bandits meets in the The Market Place at the Journal Center, at 8AM on Saturdays. There are several places there for coffee or breakfast: Dos Hermanos, Satellite Coffee, Hello Deli, Molina’s Catering and Twisters... 7620 Jefferson NE (on Jefferson between Paseo & San Antonio). Meet in the NW corner (where we park). Spread the word – all makes of cars. Everyone welcome!!!! pasalerno@prodigy.net Pat Salerno, Director RGC
CARS & COFFEE – ALBUQUERQUE
Cars & Coffee: April thru October, every second Saturday, 8:00 till 11:00, Grace Church parking lot 6901 San Antonio NE (Corner of San Antonio and Louisiana), free event, coffee & donuts. All makes, models, years welcome. Bruce Shaffer, Route 66 Car Show, bcougar67@msn.com, (505)301-8857
TACOS & RIDES
Tacos & Rides is a meet hosted by New Mexico Motor Events and Cafe Bella Coffee, 2115 Golf Course Rd. SE, Rio Rancho, each Friday night from 7pm-9pm. Open to all rides, all builds held 51 weeks a year! Mike Gonzales gonzalesracing@gmail.com
BREAKFAST AT RICH FORD – ALBUQUERQUE
Saturday mornings from 7:30-9:30am, car owners meet at Rich Ford on Wyoming and Lomas for breakfast in the Mustang Café, Car guys, Ford and Chevy fans, meet there – an impromptu group that shares stories and pokes fun at each other. All are welcome. Paul McLaughlin at pmacautoart@msn.com, if you have questions.
CARS-N-COFFEE – OWL CAFE
1st Saturday of the month – July-December, Cars-N-Coffee, The Owl Cafe, Lomas & Eubank, Albuquerque – 7:30-10:00 AM. Join us for Hot Coffee, Free Donuts, Hot Cars!! Sid Martin (505)291-4900.
LAS CRUCES SONIC
There is a Cruise In from 6-8pm at the Sonic on Foothills Rd. in Las Cruces each Saturday night, April-October. And Dion’s on Lohman October-April. Call Rex Porter (575)650-8547 for information.
LAS CRUCES PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Pancake Breakfast takes place in the EAA hangar in Las Cruces the 3rd Sunday each month. Call Wes Baker (575)541-1198 for information.
CRUCES CARS & COFFEE Milagro’s Coffee. For information on days and times, e-mail cruces_carsncoffee@yahoo.com or see their facebook page Cruces Cars and Coffee. The facebook page has pictures and information about the sponsoring group.
LAS CRUCES SUNDAY CRUISE
3rd Sunday each month, Downtown Plaza. Call Hector Castro (575)650-4018 for information.
LAS CRUCES MONTHLY SWAP MEET
1st Saturday, Big Daddy’s Flea Market. Walter Brown (575)640-5920
CAFFEINE & OCTANE, EL PASO
Caffeine & Octane takes place in El Paso, TX, on the 2nd Saturday each month, from 9-11am, Peter Piper Pizza, Coronado. For info Charles Roybal car408w@gmail.com
EAST MOUNTAINS CARS & COFFEE
"East Mountain Cars & Coffee is held every last Saturday in the months April to October. The first one for 2021 is Saturday 4/25/21, from 8:30am to 10:00am, at the parking lot between Cabra Coffee and the Cedar Crest Post Office. Contact cturner@sandia.gov for more information or Deb Toner debtoner505@gmail.com.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL CRUISE NIGHT
Old Tyme Shop Ice Cream Parlor on south Rte. 14 – 6:30pm-Closing, 2nd Saturday each month, June through October. Food & drink specials, family friendly.
CARS & COFFEE AT COTTONWOOD MALL
Last Saturday of the month in the South Parking Lot of Cottonwood Mall, 9-11am. Free coffee for first 50 participants. No fees. Open to all makes, models. For more information: brianna.magana@washingtonprime.com or http://cottonwoodmall.com/events-news/event/2021/08/28/default-calendar/coffee-and-cars
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NMCCC 2021-2022 OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
President Robert Gold Wheels of Gold Corvairs beisbol30@msn.com
Vice President Ron Rymarz Rte 66 Cars & History rryma5@aol.com
Secretary Bill Lemen Lincoln Owners Club wlemen@comcast.net
Treasurer Joe Ballengee Albuquerque Model Car Club JoBall@aol.com Director Michelle Garcia LOE GTO Club michelle67gto@yahoo.com Director Perry Key New Mexico Artists perrykeyart@gmail.com
Director Joyce Clements Old Car Club joyce@nmcarcouncil.com
Newsletter Joyce Clements Old Car Club joyce@nmcarcouncil.com
Web Master & Newsletter – Robert Gold Wheels of Gold Corvairs beisbol30@msn.com
Facebook Editor Art Gold Wheels of Gold Corvairs rollerart@gmail.com
Parliamentarian Bill Lemen Lincoln Owners Club wlemen@comcast.net
PLEASE NOTE: The Council would like to host a swap meet in 2022 and following years. We need volunteers to plan and execute the meet and a place to hold it. If you would like to see swap meets continue and are will to help find a location and plan the meet, please contact any of the officers in the above list. Thank you.