THIS MONTH'S NEWSLETTER:
FOUNDED IN 1977 TO REPRESENT THE AUTO HOBBY IN NEW MEXICO
NEWSLETTER FOR MAY, 2017
MEETS 4TH WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH, JANUARY-OCTOBER
NEXT MEETING TO BE AT OLD CAR GARAGE
WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2017, 6:00pm
SPECIAL EARLY START TIME TO STUFF GOODY BAGS FOR CAR SHOW. PIZZA
SERVED AFTER THE STUFFING'S DONE.
MEETING AGENDA: Stuff goody bags, Eat Pizza, Updates on Car Show if any, Volunteers to work at Show, Begin nomination process for 2017-18 officers and board, Updates on other planned activities
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Web site: http://www.nmcarcouncil.com. Robert Gold of the Corvair Club is web master. Jamie Saavedra of the GTO Club is in charge of facebook. Both are doing a great job.
Please check the Council web site to make sure your club's information is correct. Keep your information up-to-date, by contacting Robert at beisbol30@msn.com or Joyce at joyce@nmcarcouncil.com.
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NMCCC MEETING MINUTES, APRIL 26, 2017
Present at the meeting were William Lemen-LCOC; John Doran-RG Mustangs; Robert Gold-Corvairs of NM; Kevin Casaus-Camaro Club of NM; Jen Chapin-NM 4-Wheelers; Fred Hawkins-NM Jeep Group; Andrew & Nadine Lopez-NM Car Club; Joyce Clements, Tom Willers-Old Car Club; James Clements-Tumbleweed V8 Club; Andy Yoakum-Cougar Club of NM; David Merewether-Jaguar Club & Tin Lizzies; Mark Terkeltaub-NM Pontiac Club; Michelle Garcia-LOE GTO Club; Ron & Su Rymarz-Old Car Club & Rt 66 Cars & History; Perry Key-NM Auto Artists; John Hayne-Horseless Carriage Club; Mike Suttle, Paula Sears-Porsche Club of America; Joe Ballengee-Alb Model Car Club; Jamie N. Saavedra-V8 Vixens & LOE GTO's.
Jamie got right underway with introductions of new rep Jen Chapin from the NM 4-Wheelers and our newest member Fred Hawkins from the Jeep Group. Welcome! Joe gave the money report, and we're doing fine. Some loot going out the door for our show and swap meet, but even with our limited space this year, it's gonna be another hit. Goody bag stuffing will be held May 17th at 6:00. Come stuff bags for the car show, then stuff yer self with Pizza. Yum yum. As you all know the theme this year is 1967 - 50 years of the Albuquerque Museum. If have a car of that year. Please see or call Joyce. She is still looking for help for the show and swap meet. Sign up if you can. Joe explained a bit about what we were wanting to do for the model car kits for kids at the show. There was a motion made to front up to $250 for kits and look forward to see what cars the kids like. Joyce gave us an update on the swap meet plans. Robert indicated that we've had some 700 visitors to our web site, and Jamie indicated we've had over 1,500 likes on Facebook. Good going! Jamie wrapped up the meeting at 8:22. Meeting was adjourned. Your Sec, Bill
Comments from Bill: If your secretary can be given a moment of indulgence, I thank you up front. I have been secretary of the council for close to 8 years and have only taken one other opportunity to place an editorial in the newsletter. This is strictly my opinion, but I feel it carries some heft as I have worked with Joyce closely on the Swap Meet for some time. Again thanks for your indulgence. I think the way the Village of Los Lunas has directed by Fiat that we are no longer a welcome part of that community is unconscionable. It appears that a select few have decided that the enjoyment of thousands of car enthusiasts should be ignored. Apparently the handful of days that are used for car events are responsible for savaging the soccer park grass. Even though the parks and recreation folks enjoy having us and our events, as well as many of the city fathers. I can personally tell you, if I had a dime for every Capri Sun juice carton I picked up on that field to ready it for the Swap Meet, I would indeed be a rich man. We consistently follow the rules and leave the park cleaner than we find it. The real elephant in the room, that I don't think the village has a clue about, is the hard and soft dollars that are brought into that community from these events. Last year, as in many years past, we've have vendors from all over the United States, a few from Canada, and a couple of visitors from Sweden, Australia and Finland. It is our understanding that the village has no way to quantify the dollars that are brought into the economy on any given event or weekend. What a shame. I wonder if they can put their finger on how much we've sent them year over year, how much local food vendors make, as well as hiring police and services for the weekend. I would be curious to know what other activities on the field bring in, in the way of revenue, to the city. I don't know who coined the phrase that trying to reason with politicians is like trying to teach a pig to dance. It aggravates the pig and you get dirty. But somehow that just seems to fit. I do hope they have a stellar chamber of commerce that will keep those hotels and restaurants busy the weekends the Rodders, the NMCCC, and the dog shows meet, as well as any other events the village brain trusts find odious to the well being of its tender shoots won't be there. KEEP OFF THE GRASS, I guess they mean it. – Bill
Swap Meet Notes from Joyce: At this time, the Swap Meet news is that we will no longer have use of Morris Sports Complex for swap meets or any other auto events after the 2017 meets. The latest word is that we will have use of the south soccer field, maybe the two baseball fields, the parking lots and driveways for this fall. Some Village officials have decided to cancel any auto events on grass fields in Los Lunas after our September meet. If this is the way things are to be, a person or committee will have to seek an alternate location. I will not be a part of this group except in an advisory capacity. I have a good set of records, maps, contracts, contacts, procedures and addresses for our shoppers and vendors (regular & e-mail). These will be available to whoever sets up a meet at another location. It is sad that so many of us who have worked hard to make this event a huge success and a boon to Los Lunas are now being told we are no longer welcome there. It has been my personal favorite event for many years, and I have loved being in charge. If we are to leave the location, it will mean starting over again with measuring, mapping and field layout. I do not wish to undertake this. There is a petition being passed around requesting the Village to reconsider this decision, and over 600 people have signed it so far. If you have not signed it and wish to, please contact joyce@nmcarcouncil.com and find out how. There is an online petition which you may sign at http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/save-the-los-lunas-swap-meet/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=button. Thank you to all who have helped, sold, shopped and just hung around the meet for these many years. I enjoy knowing and working with you all. – Joyce
EVENT LISTING
NMCCC SPONSORED EVENTS
MEMBER CLUB-SPONSORED EVENTS and OTHER NEW MEXICO EVENTS
MAY
May 13 – ACCH Cars for Kids Car Show – Montgomery Church of Christ, 7201 Montgomery NE, Albuquerque –
10am-4pm, setup 7am-9am – Benefits Albuquerque Christian Children's Home – Entry $25 before, $30 day of show – Car Club Battle, Live DJ & Live Music, T-shirts, valve cover racing, trophies, kids' activities, free public entry – Hosted by LOE GTO Club – (505)514-4573 to pre-register –http://www.facebook.com/loegtos/
May 13 – 12th Hurley Pride Festival & Car Show – Hurley Park, Hurley – Show with trophies, food, vendors, music & more – (575)956-3535
May 13 – Host Lions' Club Car Show – Kohl's Dept. Store Lot, Las Cruces – Phil Van Veen (575)635-5213
May 13 – 43rd Annual Car Show – Roswell Civic Center – Nancy (575)622-4350
May 16 – Freddy's Cruise – Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, 10201 Central NE (just west of Eubank), Albuquerque – 4:30-8:00pm – Free custard to guys and gals that bring classic rides: muscle cars/trucks, hot rods, customs, modern, exotic or vintage vehicles – See Joe for coupon yummy to the tummy!!! (505)235-5900
May 17 – Montebello Senior Living Car Show – Montebello Senior Living Community, 10500 Academy NE,
Albuquerque – May 14-20 is National Nursing Home Week – A 50’s theme day planned with a soda jerk serving egg cream sodas, Italian sodas, all the old time favorites – Participants in the car show get a burger and fries lunch – 10:30am-12:00pm – Contact Michele Batchelor (505)294-9944 Ext. 281
May 18 – Las Palomas Care Center Show – Las Palomas Care Center, 8100 Palomas Ave. NE, Albuquerque – May 14-20 is National Nursing Home Week – Theme of show is "Route 66" – Need 5 to 6 cars to drive around parking lot at 10:30am; stories of Route 66 desired and appreciated – Contact Phyllis Gilmore (505)821-4200 (facility) or (773)699-6793 (cell)
May 20 – NNMSR Spring Swap Meet – San Juan Plaza (next to Dunkin Donuts), Farmington – rfuller16@gmail.com
May 20 – 6th Annual Car Show – Russell's Travel Center, Endee – Volunteer Fire Dept (575)576-8700 or www.russellsttc.com
May 20 – Kiwanis Kars for Kids Show – Young Park, Las Cruces – Jim Pudlewski (575)525-9478
May 20 – 23rd Annual Summer Car Show Series – Hooters West – Alameda – Setup 7am-10am – Show 10am-4pm, Open to all years makes and models, Entry $20 – 30 classes – 25 Special Awards, 50/50 drawing and raffle supporting the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Music by: Steve's Cruisan with the Oldies – 505-269-0496 or 505-332-9222 for info
May 20-21 – 7th Annual British Car Show – Balloon Fiesta Park, Albuquerque – Open to British Cars – Bon Bagley (505)898-6457
May 21 – NMCCC/Albuquerque Museum 33rd Annual Car Show – Albuquerque Museum, 2000 Mountain Rd. NW, Albuquerque – Celebrating 50th Anniversary of Albuquerque Museum 1967-2017 – www.nmcarcouncil.com or joyce@nmcarcouncil.com
May 21 – Santa Fe Cruise Night on the Plaza – Historic Santa Fe Plaza – Sponsored by Santa Fe Vintage Car Club & Santa Fe Police Dept – 12-4pm – Entry $20, proceeds to "Shop with a Cop Program" – 80 car limit – Food, music, T-shirts, Cars – Mustang Ed (505)310-0381 or Buddy (505)699-2687
May 21 – Races – Arroyo Seco Raceway, Arroyo Seco – Roger (575)494-4794 www.arroyosecoraceway.com
May 24-27 – 2nd Annual Rally du Soleil Vintage Car Rally – Northern New Mexico – Open to pre-1970's cars – All proceeds from registration fees will benefit local charities – http://rallydusoleil.org/ or (505)883-6240 –
May 25-28 – NM Porsche Club Show – Albuquerque – www.rrrcpa.com
May 27 – "Honor Flight Northern New Mexico" Car Show – Veterans' Park, 1100 Louisiana Blvd SE (by Gibson), Albuquerque – Gates open 8am, Show 10am-3pm – Free event, but donations requested for Honor Flight in lieu of entry fee – Volunteer DJ is Rockin' Rob, disabled vet, tips appreciated – Open to all types of vehicles including motorcycles – Entertainment for kids, food vendors – Popular Choice ballots – Joe Mascarenas (505)235-5900 or David 1-850-855-9693
May 27 – NSRA Safety Day – Chula Vista Park, 600 S. Hutton Rd, Farmington – rfuller16@gmail.com
May 27 – Car Show & Barbeque to Benefit UNM Children's Hospital – Smith's at Golf Course & Paseo, Albuquerque – Entry $10 includes lunch – Prizes, hot dogs, chips & drinks, fun & games, DJ Ed – Brandon, Bryan or Jennifer (505)897-3411
May 27-28 – MCA Regional Mustang Show – Marriott Pyramid N Hotel, Albuquerque – Open to Fords – Eric Shirley (505)268-2595 www.riograndemustangs.org
May 27-28 – “Deck Of Cards" Charity Car Show – Route 66 Casino Hotel, east of Albuquerque – ALL PROCEEDS support the Leukemia Lymphoma Society – Featuring “The Deck Of Cards” 52 Cars picked & photoed. Setup 7am-10am – Show 10am-5pm, both days. All years makes, Pre-Entry $30 – receives Event T-shirt, Dash Plaque, 2 Journey Tribute Concert Tickets, Restaurant Coupons, Over 300 Awards: 50 classes – 50 Specials, Cash Awards, Creeper Races. Steve's Cruisan with the Oldies – 505-269-0496 or 505-332-9222 for info. Entry forms mailed & at Yearwood Performance.
May 27-June 1 – 1st Annual Rte 66 Festival – Old Town, Albuquerque – Fred Harvey Era, Indigenous Culture, Antiques, Textiles, Vintage Clothing – Music, dancing, storytelling, luminarias, traditional local decorations, live entertainment, food & sales booths – Free – Booths available – press@dejavurefinery.com or (505)373-9123
May 28 – Riverfest "Just for Fun" Car Show – Berg Park, Farmington – fourcornersoldcarclub@gmail.com
May 29 – Flathead V8 Ford Picnic, Show & Shine – Los Ranchos Village Hall, 6718 Rio Grande NW, Albuquerque – 11am-2pm – All Ford Show – Sandwiches, drinks, club's birthday cake, bring a side dish to share – Raffles, 50/50 raffle, donations accepted
JUNE
June 1-4 – Rockabilly on the Route – Route 66, Tucumcari – Bands, car & bike shows, fun & games – Simon Cantlon (310)801-2727, RockabillyOnTheRoute@gmail.com, www.RockabillyOnTheRoute.com/, https://twitter.com/RockabillyRoute, www.Facebook.com/RockabillyOnTheRoute
June 2-3 – Car-A-Fair 2017 – Carlsbad – www.carsclubofcarlsbad.com
June 2-3 – 19th Classic Car Show – Brandenburg Park, Red River – C of C (575)754-2366 or www.redrivernewmex.com
June 2-4 – Aztec Fiesta Days – Aztec – Contact Chamber of Commerce
June 2-4 – Tri-State Corvair Event – Kachina Lodge, Taos – Open to Corvairs – Cheryl (575)758-2275
June 3 – Philip & Sons Customer Appreciation Car Show – 4101 4th St. NW, Albuquerque – Classic, hot rod, vintage, muscle, custom cars/trucks – 9am-3pm – Hamburgers & hot dogs served – Philip 344-8202 or 264-9081
June 4 – Ziem's Annual All Ford Show – Ziem's Motors, Farmington
June 10– 23rd Annual Summer Car Show Series – Hooters East – SanMateo – Setup 7am-10am – Show 10am-4pm, Open to all years makes and models, Entry $20 – 40 classes – 50 Special Awards, 50/50 drawing and raffle supporting the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Music by: Steve's Cruisan with the Oldies – 505-269-0496 or 505-332-9222 for info
June 10 – 7th Annual Car Show – Camel Rock Casino – Sponsored by Northern NM Junkyard Classics – 11am-5pm
June 12 – Driving Divas All Woman Car Shine & Show – Fastinos (between Menaul and Candelaria), Albuquerque – 5pm to dark – Open to all cars and drivers; woman-driven cars get free meal – Karen Campbell or Melinda Otzenburger. karencampbellwithrt66@hotmail.com
June 17 – 22nd Annual Mopar Fest – Haynes Park, Rio Rancho – Open to Mopars – Paul (505)896-8115 or www.moparclub.com
June 17 – New Mexico Backing the Blue to Support 10-82 – Location TBD, Albuquerque – Sponsored by New Mexico 4x4 – Fundraiser for NM Law Enforcement members to support their families in times of need – Rally, show and raffle prizes – Start 9am to register and sign waivers, escorted motorcade to FOP Lodge #1 – All car & truck clubs invited – Food, drinks, live auction, raffles for car accessories & other items, entertainment – For more information facebook.com/nmbtb/ or e-mail backingtheblue@newmexicojeepgroup.com
June 17-18 – Sagebrush Church Fathers' Day Weekend Car Show – 6440 Coors NW (between La Orilla and Paseo del Norte), Albuquerque – Saturday 3-9pm, Sunday 9am-3pm – Raffle tickets for 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle at www.sagebrush.church/autoshow – 922-9200 for more information
June 18 – Golden Gears Fathers' Day Car Show – Alameda Park, Alamogordo – Jack (575)491-9804
June 18 – Pinon Hills Annual Fathers' Day Car Show – Pinon Hills Church, Farmington
June 18 – Fathers' Day Car Show – Rio Grande Retirement Community, 2331 Westside Blvd, Rio Rancho (across from Rust Hospital) – 2-4pm – Would love for one of more clubs to have as many cars as possible – Call Shellie Pierini (505)994-2800 or e-mail 549Act-Coord@hawthornret.com if your club is interested
June 18 – Races – Arroyo Seco Raceway, Arroyo Seco – Roger (575)494-4794 www.arroyosecoraceway.com
June 23 – Santa Fe Cruise Night on the Plaza – Historic Santa Fe Plaza – Sponsored by Santa Fe Vintage Car Club & Santa Fe Police Dept – 5-9pm – Entry $20, proceeds to "Shop with a Cop Program" – 80 car limit – Food, music, T-shirts, Cars – Mustang Ed (505)310-0381 or Buddy (505)699-2687
June 23-24 – Make-A-Wish Classic Car Show – Convention Center, Ruidoso – Ken Paul (806)236-3066
June 24 – Summer Heat Custom Car Show & Concert – The Downs, Santa Fe – Presented by Southwest Promotionz – Open to lowriders, motorcycles, muscle cars, hot rods, lowrider bikes, dub cars, classics – Food & drinks, car hop, beer garden, kid zone, awards, live performances & much more – (505)629-5519 or (505)660-7344
June 24 – 23rd Annual Summer Car Show Series – Hooters West – Alameda – Setup 7am-10am – Show 10am-4pm, Open to all years makes and models, Entry $20 – 30 classes – 25 Special Awards, 50/50 drawing and raffle supporting the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Music by: Steve's Cruisan with the Oldies – 505-269-0496 or 505-332-9222 for info
June 24 – 6th Annual Knights of Columbus BBQ Challenge & Car Show – Our Lady of Guadalupe Church,Albuquerque – Entry $25, benefitting Special Olympics and Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Roof – Open challenge for best BBQ, Knights of Columbus competition – For information Miguel Troncoso (505)948-4021 or biggie505.sk@hotmail.com
June 25 – License Plate Land of Enchantment Regional Meet – Raymond G. Sanchez Community Center, 9800 4th St. NW, Albuquerque – Stopover for license plate collectors (ALPCA) en route to national meet in Ontario, CA – 8:00am-1:30pm – Michael Wiener (505)688-0004 or bestplates@aol.com
June 25 – Blake's Lotaburger 65th Anniversary Show & Shine – Blake's, 641 Coors NW, Albuquerque – Free admission – Open to all vehicles but prefer 1952-1965 – 1952-era vehicles will receive Blake's gift card – Free soft drinks & giveaways – Music by DJ Rockin' Rob – Joe Mascarenas (505)235-5900
JULY
July 4 – Santa Fe Pancake Breakfast on the Plaza Vintage Car Show – Historic Santa Fe Plaza – Sponsored by Santa Fe Vintage Car Club & Santa Fe Police Dept – 7am-1pm – Entry $20, proceeds to "Shop with a Cop Program" – 80 car limit – Food, music, T-shirts, Cars – Mustang Ed (505)310-0381 or Buddy (505)699-2687
July 8 – 23rd Annual Summer Car Show Series – Hooters East – SanMateo – Setup 7am-10am – Show 10am-4pm, Open to all years makes and models, Entry $20 – 40 classes – 50 Special Awards, 50/50 drawing and raffle supporting the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Music by: Steve's Cruisan with the Oldies – 505-269-0496 or 505-332-9222 for info
July 10 – Driving Divas All Woman Car Shine & Show – Fastinos (between Menaul and Candelaria), Albuquerque – 5pm to dark – Open to all cars and drivers; woman-driven cars get free meal – Karen Campbell or Melinda Otzenburger. karencampbellwithrt66@hotmail.com
July 14 – 8th Annual Collector Car Appreciation Day – Various locations
July 14 – FCOCC Collector Car Appreciation Day – Wines of the San Juans, Blanco – (970)903-4177
July 18-22 – Oldsmobile Nationals – Albuquerque – (505)263-3565
July 21 – Santa Fe Cruise Night on the Plaza – Historic Santa Fe Plaza – Sponsored by Santa Fe Vintage Car Club & Santa Fe Police Dept – 5-9pm – Entry $20, proceeds to "Shop with a Cop Program" – 80 car limit – Food, music, T-shirts, Cars – Mustang Ed (505)310-0381 or Buddy (505)699-2687
July 22 – 23rd Annual Summer Car Show Series – Hooters West – Alameda – Setup 7am-10am – Show 10am-4pm,Open to all years makes and models, Entry $20 – 30 classes – 25 Special Awards, 50/50 drawing and raffle supporting the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Music by: Steve's Cruisan with the Oldies – 505-269-0496 or 505-332-9222 for info
July 28-30 – 11th Annual Rte 66 Festival – 8th & Aztec, Gallup – Open to cars, motorcycles, hot air balloons – Unique pottery trophy for best of show plus $1500 cash award – Raffle for vehicle giveaway – Steve Gurley www.gurleymotorcoroute66carshow.com (505)722-6621
AUGUST
August 5-6 – Route 66 Calendar Car Show – Route 66 Casino Hotel, east of Albuquerque – Featuring “TheCasino Calendar Picks”: 12 Cars picked and photographed for 2017 Casino Calendar – Setup 7am-10am – Show 10am-5pm, both days, All years & makes, Pre-Entry $30 –receives Event T-shirt, Dash Plaque, 2 Concert Tickets, Restaurant Coupons, Over 300 Awards: 60 classes – 66 Specials, Cash Awards, Creeper Races. Steve's Cruisan with the Oldies – 505-269-0496 or 505-332-9222 info. Entry forms mailed & at Yearwood Performance.
August 12 – Car Show, Fair, Rodeo – Eagle Park, Los Alamos – Car Show along with Los Alamos Fair & Rodeo and Arts & Crafts Fair – Parade, food vendors, jumpy houses – Mike Luna hotcorner_sports@hotmail.com
August 13 – NMCCC All Clubs Picnic – Oak Flat Recreation Area, Hwy 337 (Route 14), Tijeras –www.nmcarcouncil.com or joyce@nmcarcouncil.com
August 14 – Driving Divas All Woman Car Shine & Show – Fastinos (between Menaul and Candelaria), Albuquerque– 5pm to dark – Open to all cars and drivers; woman-driven cars get free meal – Karen Campbell or Melinda Otzenburger. karencampbellwithrt66@hotmail.com
August 18-19 – 26th Run to Copper Country – Gough Park, Silver City – Pre-'86 – Cruz Bustillos (575)574-2186 or www.coppercountrycruizers.com
August 19 – 23rd Annual Summer Car Show Series – Hooters East – SanMateo – Setup 7am-10am – Show 10am-4pm, Open to all years makes and models, Entry $20 – 40 classes – 50 Special Awards, 50/50 drawing and raffle supporting the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Music by: Steve's Cruisan with the Oldies – 505-269-0496 or 505-332-9222 for info
August 19 – Wines of the San Juans Annual Car Show – San Juan County – (970)903-4177
August 25 – Santa Fe Cruise Night on the Plaza – Historic Santa Fe Plaza – Sponsored by Santa Fe Vintage Car Club & Santa Fe Police Dept – 5-9pm – Entry $20, proceeds to "Shop with a Cop Program" – 80 car limit – Food, music, T-shirts, Cars – Mustang Ed (505)310-0381 or Buddy (505)699-2687
August 26 – Land of Enchantment Fly-In – Double Eagle II Airport, Albuquerque – Airplane fun for the whole family – 7am-2pm • Aircraft fly in from all over – Pancakes, burgers, lectures – Car clubs invited to show their cars – http://eaa179.org Watch our Facebook page for last minute updates
August 26 – Rent-A-Wheel Car Show – Farmington – Benefit to Whitten Warriors – (505)564-3300
August 26 – 23rd Annual Summer Car Show Series – Hooters West – Alameda – Setup 7am-10am – Show 10am-4pm, Open to all years makes and models, Entry $20 – 30 classes – 25 Special Awards, 50/50 drawing and raffle supporting the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Music by: Steve's Cruisan with the Oldies – 505-269-0496 or 505-332-9222 for info
August 27 – Blake's Lotaburger 65th Anniversary Show & Shine – Blake's, 2529 Washington St. NE, Albuquerque – Free admission – Open to all vehicles but prefer 1952-1965 – 1952-era vehicles will receive Blake's gift card – Free soft drinks & giveaways – Music by DJ Rockin' Rob – Joe Mascarenas (505)235-5900
SEPTEMBER
September 8 – VMCCA State Fair Car Show – State Fair/EXPO – Bill Gilmore 294-8348
September 9 – Las Cruces CC Swap Meet – Mayfield HS, Las Cruces – Walter Brown (575)640-5920
September 9 – Drive Your Studebaker Day
September 9 – 23rd Annual Summer Car Show Series – Hooters East – SanMateo – Setup 7am-10am – Show 10am- 4pm, Open to all years makes and models, Entry $20 – 40 classes – 50 Special Awards, 50/50 drawing and raffle supporting the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Music by: Steve's Cruisan with the Oldies – 505-269-0496 or 505-332-9222 for info
September 9 – State Fair Car Shows – EXPO, NM, Albuquerque – Parade Day, Mopar Show, Classic VW's at the Fair
September 10 – State Fair Car Shows – EXPO, NM, Albuquerque – Model T Fords, Model A Fords, Early Ford V8's, Antique Cars, Classic Tractors Shows
September 11 – Driving Divas All Woman Car Shine & Show – Fastinos (between Menaul and Candelaria),Albuquerque – 5pm to dark – Open to all cars and drivers; woman-driven cars get free meal – Karen Campbell or Melinda Otzenburger. karencampbellwithrt66@hotmail.com
September 15-17 – Collector Car Weekend – Farmington – (505)325-3477
September 16 – 23rd Annual Summer Car Show Series – Hooters West – Alameda – Setup 7am-10am – Show 10am- 4pm, Open to all years makes and models, Entry $20 – 30 classes – 25 Special Awards, 50/50 drawing and raffle supporting the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Music by: Steve's Cruisan with the Oldies – 505-269-0496 or 505-332-9222 for info
September 16 – State Fair Car Shows – EXPO, NM, Albuquerque – Hot Rods & Custom Cars Show
September 16-17 – Races – Arroyo Seco Raceway, Arroyo Seco – Roger (575)494-4794 www.arroyosecoraceway.com
September 17 – Blake's Lotaburger 65th Anniversary Show & Shine – Blake's, 1617 Indian School NW, Albuquerque– Free admission – Open to all vehicles but prefer 1952-1965 – 1952-era vehicles will receive Blake's gift card – Free soft drinks & giveaways – Music by DJ Rockin' Rob – Joe Mascarenas (505)235-5900
September 17 – State Fair Car Shows – EXPO, NM, Albuquerque – Classic GM, Corvair Shows
September 17 – Santa Fe Cruise Night on the Plaza – Historic Santa Fe Plaza – Sponsored by Santa Fe Vintage Car Club & Santa Fe Police Dept – 12-4pm – Entry $20, proceeds to "Shop with a Cop Program" – 80 car limit – Food, music, T-shirts, Cars – Mustang Ed (505)310-0381 or Buddy (505)699-2687
September 22-24 – NMCCC/Los Lunas 39th Annual Auto Swap Meet – Morris Field, Hwy 314 & Morris Rd, Los Lunas – www.nmcarcouncil.com or joyce@nmcarcouncil.com
September 29-October 1 – Antique Tractor Club Show – Gateway Museum, Farmington
OCTOBER
October 6-7 – 30th Run to the Inn of the Mountain Gods – Inn of the Mountain Gods, Mescalero - Pre-'78 – Ron Duscha (915)598-0621 www.zianet.com/rtrd
Oct 7, 23rd Annual Summer Car Show Series – Hooters West – Alameda – “Balloon Show” 7am-10am – Show 10am-4pm, Open to all years makes and models, Entry $20 – 30 classes – 25 Special Awards, 50/50 drawing and raffle supporting the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Music by: Steve's Cruisan with the Oldies – 505-269-0496 or 505-332-9222 for info
October 9 – Driving Divas All Woman Car Shine & Show – Fastinos (between Menaul and Candelaria),Albuquerque – 5pm to dark – Open to all cars and drivers; woman-driven cars get free meal – Karen Campbell or Melinda Otzenburger. karencampbellwithrt66@hotmail.com
October 14 – Golden Gears Swap Meet – White Sands Mall, Alamogordo – Jack (575)491-9804
October 21 – Classic Car Show – Hidalgo County Fairgrounds, Lordsburg – Ed Kerr (575)313-2606
October 22 – TNT Races – Arroyo Seco Raceway, Arroyo Seco – Roger (575)494-4794 www.arroyosecoraceway.com
October 27-28 – Last Chance Fun Run – Alamogordo – Jack (575)491-9804
Oct 28 – 23rd Annual “Spooktacular Halloween Show” – Hooters East – SanMateo – Setup 6am-10am – Show 10am-5pm, Open to all spooky and creepy makes and models, Entry $20 – 40 classes – 50 Special Haunted Awards, Creepy Races, Costume Contest for Cars, Kids and Adults, 50/50 drawing and raffle supporting the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Music by: Steve's Cruisan with the Oldies – 505-269-0496 or 505-332-9222 for info
NOVEMBER
November 4 – 21st Annual Veterans' Day Car Show – Veterans' Hospital, T or C – Sam Shannon (575)894-4222
November 13 – Driving Divas All Woman Car Shine & Show – Fastinos (between Menaul and Candelaria),Albuquerque – 5pm to dark – Open to all cars and drivers; woman-driven cars get free meal – Karen Campbell or Melinda Otzenburger. karencampbellwithrt66@hotmail.com
November 18 –23rd Annual Charity Car Show – Hooters East – SanMateo“Charity Car Show” Supporting theLeukemia Lymphoma Society – Setup 7am-10am – Show 10am-4pm, Open to all years makes and models, Entry $20 – 30 classes – 25 Special Awards, 50/50 drawing and raffle. All proceeds supporting the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Music by: Steve's Cruisan with the Oldies – 505-269-0496 or 505-332-9222 for info
DECEMBER
December 2 – 3rd Annual Toys for Tots Car Show and Shine – Snap Fitness, Tramway and Indian School –Supporting Toys for Tots and the Albuquerque Rescue Mission - Setup 7am-10am – Show 10am-4pm, Open to all years makes and models, No entry, no awards, Toys, Food and $$ accepted, all for charity – 505-269-0496 or 505-332-9222 for info
OUT-OF-STATE EVENTS
MAY
May 19-21 – 12th Nashville Nationals – Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN – Open to Pre'73 – Goodguys (925)838-9876 – or www.good-guys.com
May 20 – Royal Gorge VMCCA Abbey Car Show – Canon City, CO – Contact Chamber of Commerce
May 25-28 – Antique Truck Nationals – Des Moines, IA
May 27 – CCCC Swap Meet Car & War Bird Show – Front Range Airport, Denver, CO – 1-800-224-6918
JUNE
June 4-10 – VMCCA Western Nickel Tour – Reno, NV – wnkl2017@charter.net
June 7-11 – 2017 Eastern National Early Ford V8 Tour – Chantilly, VA – Bill Simons or bsimons@rustinsurance.com
June 9-10 – Pagosa Annual Car Show – Pagosa Springs, CO – Contact Chamber of Commerce
June 10 – Cruz'n Havana – Havana St, Aurora, CO – Noon to 6pm – Cruise & Poker Run – 1-800-224-6918
June 11-16 – VMCCA 1 & 2 Cylinder Tour – Kankakee, IL – Nancy Haley (815)383-3347
June 16-17 – DOCC Annual Car Show – Main St, Durango, CO – (970)247-8761
June 10-17 – Hot Rod Power Tour – Kansas City, KS to Bowling Green, KY – Martha (949)705-3135 or
www.powertour@hotrod.com
June 16-25 – MSRA Back to the 50's Road Tour – Minnesota State FAirgrounds, St. Paul, MN – Tour hotline
1-800-664-1362 or www.streetrodderweb.com
June 19-23 – VMCCA Muscle Car Tour – Southwestern Indiana – Darrel & Romona Wilkinson (765)932-5635 or wilkinsondarrel@wmconnect.com
June 23-25 – Street Rod Nationals – Pueblo, CO
June 23-25 – 44th Back to the 50's Show – Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul, MN – Pre-'65 – (651)641-1992 or www.msra.com
June 24 – 5th Annual Antique Truck & Car Show – Silverton, CO – Contact Chamber of Commerce
JULY
July 5-8 Buick National Meet – Brookfield, WI
July 7-16 – Syracuse Nats Week Tour – NY State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY - Tour hotline 1-800-664-1362 or
www.streetrodderweb.com
July 9-14 – VMCCA Chrome Glidden Tour – Roanoke, VA – Robbie Gray chromegliddentour2017@yahoo.com
July 14-15 – Rod & Customs Thin-Air Nats – Green Mountain Falls, Colorado Springs, CO
July 28-30 – 30th Pacific NW Nationals – Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup, WA – Pre-'73 – Goodguys
(925)838-9876 or www.good-guys.com
July 28-August 6 – Speedway Motors Tour – Lincoln, NE to Louisville, KY – Tour hotline 1-800-664-1362 or
www.streetrodderweb.com
AUGUST
August 3-5 – Hot August Nights Swap Meet – Reno, NV
August 3-6 – 48th Street Rod Nationals – Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville, KY – Pre-'89 – NSRA (901)452-4030 or www.nsra-usa.com
August 4-12 – American Tri-Five Tour – Louisville, KY to Bowling Green, KY – Tour hotline 1-800-664-1362 or
www.streetrodderweb.com
August 11-19 – Woodward Dream Cruise Tour – Woodward Ave. Area, Detroit, MI – Tour hotline 1-800-664-1362 or www.streetrodderweb.com
August 14-19 – VMCCA Heritage Tour – Cody, WY – Ronda Schwartzenberger dgnrnda@gmail.com
August 18-20 – 16th Great NW Nationals – Spokane County Fair & Expo, Spokane, WA – Pre-'73 – Goodguys
(925)838-9876 or www.good-guys.com
SEPTEMBER
September 1-3 – Early Iron Car Show – Alamosa, CO – Contact Chamber of Commerce
September 1-9 – The Shades of Past Road Tour – Charlotte, NC to Pigeon Forge, TN – Tour hotline 1-800-664-1362 or www.streetrodderweb.com
September 2-9 – Vintages Air Road Tour – San Antonio, TX to Pigeon Forge, TN – Tour hotline 1-800-664-1362 or www.streetrodderweb.com
September 3 – 11th Annual Pinedorado Show – Pinedorado Grounds, Cambria, CA – Nate (805)927-3531 ir
www.pinedorado.com
September 8-10 – 20th Colorado Nationals – The Ranch Complex, Loveland, CO – Pre-'73 – Goodguys (925)838-9876 or www.good-guys.com
September 8-17 – Amsoil Road Tour – Pigeon Forge, TN to Burlington, VT – Tour hotline 1-800-664-1362 or
www.streetrodderweb.com
September 11-14 – "A Capitol V-8 Affair" – Salem, OR – Early Ford V8 Tour – Steve Lemmons (360)430-3285 or ihateoldcars@hotmail.com
September 17 – 41st Beloit Autorama – Preservation Park, Beloit, WI – (608)290-3628 or www.beloitautorama.com
September 17-22 – AACA Glidden Tour – Hastings, NE
September 21-24 – Telluride Festival of Cars & Colors – Telluride, CO – info@carsandcolors.com
September 22-24 – 34th Run to the Pines – Pinetop Lakes Country Club, Pinetop, AZ – Pre-'73 – Bob (928)368-5325
September 22-28 – Hall of Fame Road Tour – Mooresville, NC-Ft. Worth, TX – Open to Pre'73 – Goodguys
(925)218-9151 – or www.good-guys.com
September 29-October 1 – 25th Lone Star Nationals – Texas Motor Speedway, Ft. Worth, TX – Open to Pre'73 – Goodguys (925)838-9876 – or www.good-guys.com
September 29-October 1 – Winslow Car Show – Winslow, AZ – Contact Chamber of Commerce
September 29-October 1 – Telluride Wings & Cars – Telluride, CO – Contact Chamber of Commerce
September 30-Octobe 8 – Cruisin' the Coast Road Tour – Gulf Coast Area, Gulfport, MS – Tour hotline 1-800-664-1362 or www.streetrodderweb.com
ALBUQUERQUE RACING
2017 MOPAR Challenge Series Event at ABQ Dragway – New this year, a street car class along with the drags – Info at www.moparclub.com or nmmopars@gmail.com
Southwest Motorsports –Oval Racing every Saturday night. Motorcycle Events and Quarter Midget Racing. See www.swms.org for schedules.
NAPA Speedway – 100 Speedway Blvd. SW, Albuquerque – Asphalt Track, 3/8 Clay Oval, Dirt 300 Sand
Drags – www.napaspeedway.com for schedules or (505)352-8888
Albuquerque Dragway – On Broadway south of Rio Bravo, east on Bobby Foster Rd. – www.abqdragway.com or call
888-925-2227 for details
ALBUQUERQUE SONIC
Christian Rods & Customs Cruise Night – 3rd Saturday each month, April-October – Sonic, 5000 block of San Mateo NE 6:30pm – Free event
BERNALILLO
"Daniel's Under the Hood Crew" Cruise Night – 3rd Wednesday Evening each month, year around – 5:30pm 'til ? – Twister’s on Hwys 550 and 313, Bernalillo – Open to all vehicles and clubs – Free drinks & discounts to car owners – Contact Priscilla 505-250-7990
ALBUQUERQUE FASTINO'S
Fastino's Cruise Nights – 2600 Juan Tabo NE – Every Wed. during summer, 5-7pm – Open to all – No fees
DONUT DERELICTS – ALBUQUERQUE
Donut Derelicts aka Burrito Bandits meets in the Starbucks/Dos Hermanos Plaza at 8AM on Saturdays. There are several places there for coffee or breakfast: Maestas and Ward in the NW corner (where we park), Starbucks, Dos Hermanos, Hello Deli and Twisters... 7620 Jefferson NE (on Jefferson between Paseo & San Antonio. Spread the word - all makes of cars. Everyone welcome!!!! pasalerno@prodigy.net Pat Salerno, Director RGCC
CARS & COFFEE – ALBUQUERQUE
Cars & Coffee Cruise-In, every 2nd Saturday, April thru Oct, 9am. All makes, models, years welcome. Show & Shine, free coffee. Donations go to a car repair fund for widows and single mothers in the community and two orphanages in Juarez. Grace Church, 6901 San Antonio NE (NW corner of Louisiana & San Antonio). We raffle gift certificates from our sponsors: NAPA, Discount Tire. Buy tickets early and often. 263-9700 or 266-0518
OWL CAFE – ALBUQUERQUE
Owl Cafe invites car clubs to eat at the Owl, 800 Eubank NE. Bring your club, and they will reserve parking and the patio for your meeting or get-together. You get a free scoop of ice cream with any purchase. Call (505)291-4900 to reserve.
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES
R & C Sumthin's Ice Cream Shop Saturday Night Cruising – 902 N. Date St., T or C – 1st Saturday of
month, May-Oct, 5-9pm – Food, music, ice cream, dash plaques (575)894-1040, sumthins@windstream.net
CARS & COFFEE – RIO RANCHO
is a free Car Meet on the first Saturday each month. Location is Cafe Bella Coffee, 2115 Golf Course Rd. SE, Rio Rancho. Open to all vehicles. No fees or judging. We may partner with a charity to help raise awareness and/or funds. In warm months meet at 7am, 8am in cold months. www.facebook.com/cafebellacoffeenm.
CARS & COFFEE – SANTA FE
First Saturday of each month, year around, meet at Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado, 9am to 11am. Bring your
favorite car, and invite your friends. Encantado will provide hot coffee and special parking. Breakfast is available. Location is east of Hwy 285, just north of Tesuque, at 198 State Road 592. Call (505)946-5700.
BREAKFAST AT RICH FORD – ALBUQUERQUE
Saturday mornings from 8:00 on, car owners meet at Rich Ford on Wyoming and Lomas for breakfast in the Mustang Café. Rio Grande Mustang Club, Model A Club, Model T guys,& Ford V8 club sometimes meet there. 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.
DRIVING DIVAS ALL WOMAN CAR SHINE & SHOW – ALBUQUERQUE
Cruise in, show and shine, the second Monday night each month, May to November, at Fastinos (between Menaul and
Candelaria), 5pm to dark. Open to all cars and drivers, however only woman driven cars- get a free meal. Special shows with Dj and prizes through out the year. So, let her drive and come show your style and car. Karen Campbell or Melinda Otzenburger. karencampbellwithrt66@hotmail.com
FREDDY'S CAR SHOW & CRUISE IN
1st and 3rd Tuesday each month, starting in April, meet at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steak Burgers, 10201 Central NE, Albuquerque. Starts at 5:30pm. Get a free frozen custard. DJ music provided by Rockin' Rob. These cruises replace the cruises that used to take place at the Owl Cafe on Eubank. Call Joe Mascarenas 235-5900 for details.
LAS CRUCES SONIC
There is a Cruise In from 6-8pm at the Sonic on Foothills Rd. in Las Cruces each Saturday night. 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.
CRUISE IN – LAS CRUCES
Cruise in at Blake's Lotaburger, 2915 N. Main in Las Cruces, 2nd Sunday each month. Call Clark Scott (951)965-1727 for times & information.
CAFFEINE & OCTANE, EL PASO
Caffeine & Octane takes place in El Paso, TX, on the 2nd Saturday each month at Peter Piper Pizza in Coronado. Charles Roybal car408w@gmail.com has information.
EL PASO CRUISE IN
Meet at Blake's Lotaburger at Hawkins & I-10 in El Paso every 3rd Friday. Call Clark Scott (951)965-1727 for times & information.
CRUISE NIGHTS ON THE PLAZA – SANTA FE
Sponsored by Santa Fe Vintage Car Club & Santa Fe Police Department, cruise provides food, music, fun, vintage cars. Entry $20 – 80 car limit (1st come 1st served) – Proceeds go to "Shop with a Cop Program". May 21: 12-4pm; June 23: 5-9pm; July 4: 7am-1pm pancake breakfast; August 25: 5-9pm; September 17: 12-4pm. Call Mustang Ed (505)310-0381 or Buddy (505)699-2687 with questions.
NMCCC 2016-2017 OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
President Jamie Saavedra V8 Vixens jamie.n.saavedra@gmail.com Vice President Robert Gold Corvairs of NM rgold@nmcarcouncil.com
Secretary Bill Lemen Lincoln Owners Club wlemen@comcast.net
Treasurer Joe Ballengee Alb. Model Car Club jball@aol.com Director Mike Maguire Rickshaws Motor Club mm30506@bellsouth.net
Director Perry Key New Mexico Artists perrykeyart@gmail.com
Director Mark Terkeltaub New Mexico Pontiac club
newmexicopontiacclub@yahoo.com
Newsletter Joyce Clements Old Car Club joyce@nmcarcouncil.com
Newsletter Backup Dan Pyzel Model A & Corvette Clubs bndpyzel@yahoo.com
Web Master & Newsletter Robert Gold Corvairs of NM beisbol30@msn.com
Facebook Editor Jamie N. Saavedra V8 Vixens jamie.n.saavedra@gmail.com
Parliamentarian Bill Lemen Lincoln Owners Club wlemen@comcast.net
NEXT MEETING
WEDNESDAY MARCH 22, 2017 – 6:00 PM
EARLY MEETING TIME – ENVELOPE STUFFING AND PIZZA
OLD CAR GARAGE – 3232 GIRARD NE
2017 IMPORTANT DATES
MAY 21 – 33RD ANNUAL NMCCC/ALBUQUERQUE MUSEUM AUTO SHOW
JULY 14 – 8TH ANNUAL COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY
AUGUST 13 – ALL CLUBS PICNIC
SEPTEMBER 22-24 – 39TH ANNUAL SWAP MEET IN LOS LUNAS
