NOTE: Please check with the organizer of any events you plan or wish to attend. Many
are being cancelled or postponed and we are not always notified.
are being cancelled or postponed and we are not always notified.
cORVAIR CAR MEET, OCTOBER 15-17, 2021
THE NEXT MEETING OF THE COUNCIL WILL TAKE PLACE ON:
MEETINGS ARE NORMALLY HELD ON
THE FOURTH WEDNESDAY OF THE
MONTH AT 7:00 PM. THE NEXT MEETING
WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
AT 7:00 PM AT 1717 6TH ST. NW
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a complete listing of upcoming events:
NMCCC SPONSORED EVENTS
UPCOMING CALENDAR FOR 2022.
Here it is:
REMEMBER-- FOLLOW THE RULES AND STAY SAFE!!!
All NMCCC EVENTS FOR 2021 HAVE BEEN COMPLETED
EVENTS FOR 2022 WILL INCLUDE:
MAY-- Albuquerque Museum Car Show
July -- Collector Car Appreciation Day
August-- NMCCC All Clubs Picnic
September-- NMCCC Swap Meet
Stay tuned to this space for more information about these events!
EVENTS FOR 2022 WILL INCLUDE:
MAY-- Albuquerque Museum Car Show
July -- Collector Car Appreciation Day
August-- NMCCC All Clubs Picnic
September-- NMCCC Swap Meet
Stay tuned to this space for more information about these events!
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COMPLETE ( we hope) 2021 EVENT LISTING
New Mexico events are listed first, followed by out-of-state listings.
COMPLETE ( we hope) 2021 EVENT LISTING
New Mexico events are listed first, followed by out-of-state listings.
If you have future events scheduled this year and would like them listed in the NMCCC newsletter and web page, please send them to Joyce Clements at oldcarnut1932@earthlink. This includes updates to the cruises, coffee events, and race events. THANKS!!
If you need a flyer for an event, e-mail Joyce at oldcarnut1932@earthlink.net. She will send the flyer to you if available.
If you need a flyer for an event, e-mail Joyce at oldcarnut1932@earthlink.net. She will send the flyer to you if available.
PLEASE NOTE: Most of this listing can also be found in the NMCCC monthly newsletter. A copy is available on this website.
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NEW MEXICO EVENTS: LISTINGS UPDATED 09-17-21
2021
February 1 and Later – David Fields dfields3@elp.rr.com welcomes car clubs and other groups to visit the Globo Rojo Auto & Art Museum in Sunland Park. Arrangements can be made for meals. Nearby, in Santa Teresa, is the War Eagles Museum with WWII planes, history and a few cars of the era. Call (575)589-2000 for information there.
SEPTEMBER
September 9-19 – State Fair Model Car Contest & Show – NM Expo, Albuquerque – Enter models August 20-21, 9am-2pm – Models to be judged August 30-31 – Winners to be displayed September 9-19, others displayed as space permits – Pick up models, Monday, September 20 – See complete rules and details at https://statefair.nmexpo.com“Creative Arts” or Sponsored by Albuquerque Model Car Club – Joe joball@aol.com or Rich (505)837-1346
September 17-19 – 31st Annual British Car Rendezvous – Albuquerque-Las Cruces-Ruidoso – Open to British cars –Steve Keppler (915)549-6859 or www.baoa.org
September 18 – State Fair Hot Rod & Custom Car Show – NM Expo, Albuquerque – Craig Vencill –
Desk: (505)222-0788, Mobile: (505)250-6140, e-mail: Craig.Vencill@state.nm.us
September 18 – Cars and Canvases Art Show – Main Street, Farmington – 4-9pm – Arts & Crafts show, Car & Motorcycle show, live music, Sidewalk Chalk Art contest – Car entry $20, Art booth $25 – Benefit for Tres Rios Habitat for Humanity www.tresrioshabitat.com or tresrioshabitatevents@gmail.com
September 19 – NM State Fair Classic Car & Truck Show – NM Expo, Albuquerque – Open to all makes, models of vintage and classic cars – Craig Desk: (505)222-0788, Mobile: (505)250-6140, e-mail: Craig.Vencill@state.nm.us
September 19 – State Fair Corvair Car Show – Heritage Ave, NM Expo, Albuquerque – Robert Gold
beisbol30@msn.com or 268-6878
September 19 – 8th Wounded Warrior Car Show – 141 Roadrunner Pkwy, Las Cruces – Open to pre-2017 – Jr. Adams (575)644-5774
September 25 – Smokin’ Oldies Car Show – Courthouse Park, Deming – Dorinda (575)494-7072
September 25-26 – 36th Annual Corrales Harvest Festival – Corrales Rd near Village offices, Police dept, Senior center, Corrales – Open 9-5 both days – Car show open 8am both days to first come, first served, 20-25 cars, help with parking, bring your own chair – No entry fee – Food trucks, vendors, model RR display, Pet Parade on Sunday – Denise Stramel (505)892-6047 work, cell (303)775-2531
September 25 – American Lung Association Lung Force Walk & Car Show – Hoffmantown Church, Albuquerque – Contests, music, prizes – No entry fee, but Donations to ALA Research in NM encouraged – (505)814-7554 or victoria.byrd@lung.org – Register on line at Lung Force Walk
September 25 – Wings-n-Wheels – International Airport, Las Cruces – 9am-4pm – Lodging available – Tom Reynolds, Direct: (575)644-6563, Main: (575)541-2471 treynolds@las-cruces.org
September 25 – The Taos Plaza Takeover – Taos – 3-7pm – Parade, Show & Shine – Live band – carsofabq@msn.com
September 25 – Cars & Coffee at Cottonwood Mall – South Parking Lot, Albuquerque – 9-11am – No cost, free coffee to first 50 participants – http://cottonwoodmall.com/events-news/event/2021/08/28/default-calendar/coffee-and-cars
September 26 – Distinguished Gentleman’s Drive – Starts Cafe Bella Coffee, 2115 Golf Course, Rio Rancho – Worldwide charity event for men’s health, Movember Foundation – Open to pre-1980 cars driven by elegantly dressed gentlemen in period dress – Prizes & awards – Full details and registration at www.gentlemansdrive.com – Follow on Facebook and Instagram – Drive ends in Albuquerque
September 30-October 2 – Jay Hertz Memorial Fall Tour of Northern New Mexico – Don Fernando de Taos – Hosted by Rio Grande Region of the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America – Open to all makes, years of vehicles – Hotel reservations (575)-751-4444, mention "Group VCC" or "VCCA Tour" to get special room rate $105/night plus tax – 3- night, 2 driving day tour of beautiful northern New Mexico fall colors – Tours of Enchanted Circle Byway, Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, Johnny Meier Classical Gas Museum in Embudo, El Santuario de Chimayo, Red River, Angel Fire, and more – Group dinner on final night – Registration fee $75, deadline August 30 – Contact bmiller3tx@yahoo.com (281) 798-4648 or Mark Baca nma6vcca@gmail.com (505) 850-6822 to register
OCTOBER
October 1-2 – 34th Run to the Inn of the Mountain Gods – Inn of the Mountain Gods, Mescalero – Open to pre-’78 – Jerry (915)630-5218 or www.earlytimesstreetrodders.com
October 2 – Rocket Teen Center Motor Show – Behind Public Library, 3rd & Castillo, Belen – Entry $20, other donations requested – Setup 8am, show start 9:30am, awards 1:30pm – Proceeds benefit Rocket Teen Center Scholarship Fund – For more information (505)485 -8462 or Lucas.teencourt@gmail.com
October 9 – 17th Annual Los Leones Show – Mesilla Town Hall, Mesilla – Jose Pena (575)644-3747
October 15-17 – Route 66 Tri-State Corvair Meet – Albuquerque – http://tristatecorvairs.com
October 16 – Magdalena Parade & Car Show – High School & Main St, Magdalena – Benefit for Kids’ Science Cafe – Pre-registration $20, $25 DOS – 9am parade & registration, 10am-3pm show, awards 2pm – Raffles, food vendors, music, demonstrations – Jim Sauer (505)977-3134 or jsauer000@gmail.com, James Chaves (505)507-7022 or route60tradingpost@yahoo.com
October 30 – Feed NM Kids Car Show & Lunch – Philip & Sons Mechanic & Hot Rod Service, 4101 4th St NW, Albuquerque – Phil Lovato fordman56@centruylink.net
October 30 – 31st Last Chance Fun Run – Alameda Park, Alamogordo – Jack (575)491-9804
NOVEMBER
November 6 – 24th Annual Vets’ Day Car Show – Veterans’ Home, T or C – Sam Shannon (575)740-3904
November 20 – “Just for the Hell of It” Car Show – Body Works, Las Cruces – Mike Garcia (575)541-5772
DECEMBER
December 6 – Salvation Army Toy Drive – Old K-Mart to Rudy’s, Las Cruces – Noel Evans (907)209-5491
OUT-OF-STATE EVENTS
2021. LISTINGS UPDATED 9-17-21
SEPTEMBER
September 15-18 – Denver Auto Show – Elitch Gardens, Denver, CO – Sponsored by AAA and CADA
September 17-19 – Vail Auto Classic Tour/Show – Lionshead Village, Vail, CO – Open to all – Mark Bergman (518)232-6544 www.vailautomotiveclassic.com
September 18 – All Classic Cars Off Main – Lions’ Park, Benson, AZ – Cindy Allen (520)631-5507 or
bensoncandb@gmail.com
September 18 – 6th Annual St. Jude Children’s Hospital Benefit Car Show – Landmark Lincoln, 5000 S. Broadway, Englewood, CO – 9am-2pm – Kid-designed trophies, prizes, coffee, donuts, lunch cookout, DJ music, raffles – Info at www.StJudeCarShow.com, register at registration@StJudeCarShow.com – Call (303)827-9864
September 18-19 – 52nd AACCA Swap Meet – The Ranch, Loveland, CO – No pre-registration – 11x20 spaces $35, space guaranteed – $5 admission – www.pvr.aaca.com or (970)222-5230 for more information
September 24-26 – 28th Lone Star Nationals – Texas Motor Speedway, Ft. Worth, TX – Open to pre-’88 Goodguys (925)838-9876 www.good-guys.com
September 24-26 – 37th Run to the Pines – Pinetop Lakes Country Club, Pinetop, AZ – Open to pre-’73 – Randi Corbin (928)358-9666
OCTOBER
October 1-3 – 20th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals – Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, CA – Open to pre-’88 – Goodguys (925)838-9876 or www.good-guys.com
October 6-9 – Hershey Fall Swap Meet – Hersheypark Stadium, Hershey, PA – Google Hershey Swap Meet 2021 for full details
October 6-9 – AACA Eastern Fall Nationals – Hershey, PA – (717)656-7720
October 7-10 – MCA Regional Car Show – Casino del Sol, Tucson, AZ – Open to Fords – Pueblo Club (520)429-7807 or www.mustang.org
October 8-9 – Beeline Cruise-In – Green Valley Park, Payson, AZ – On-line registration after July 1 –
http://clubs.hemmings.com/rccac/
October 9 – Truck, Car & Cycle Show – Pro-Tech Diesel Shop, Anthony, TX – Richie Rivera (915)412-7267
October 9 – 33rd Annual Cars in the Park – Vets’ Memorial Park, Sierra Vista, AZ – Janet Forbes (520)249-9756 www.sierravistacarclub.org
October 11-15 – AACA Southeastern Divisional Fall Tour (1971 & Earlier – Mt. Airy, NC – (614)580-1950
October 12-16 – VMCCA Convertible Top Tour – Branson, MO – Jim Cohen, Tour Director (417)860-1446 or
jcohen.vmcca@yahoo.com or Ginger Cohen, Registrar (870)577-4572 or gcohen.vmcca@yahoo.com
October 13-16 – Chickasha Fall Swap Meet – Grady County Fairgrounds, Chickasha, OK – (405)224-6552 for info or to reserve a space
October 15-17 – Western Tri-Five Invasion – Famoso Drag Strip, McFarland, CA – Open to Tri-Fives – Tri-Five Assn (855)567-1957 or www.americantrifive.com
October 16 – 15th Annual Classic Car Show – The Gregory School, Tucson, AZ – Open to pre-‘2000 – Rotary Club (520)440-4503 www.rotarytccs.com
October 18-22 – AACA Central Divisional Tour (1996 & Earlier) – Broken Arrow, OK – (918)527-9560
October 20-24 – 43rd Run to the Sun – Bridgewater Golf Course, Lake Havasu, AZ – Relics & Rods (928)855-0933 www.relicsandrods.com
NOVEMBER
November 2-5 – SEMA Show – Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV – (866)229-3687 or www.semaSAN.com
November 6 – 14th Cops & Rodders Car Show – Kino Sports Complex, Tucson, AZ – Bonnie (520)207-2878
www.soazlef.org
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
COFFEE AND CRUISES
CHRISTIAN RODS & CUSTOMS
Christian Rods & Customs Cruise Night – 3rd Saturday each month, April-October – Fastino's, 2600 Juan Tabo NE 6:30pm – Free event. www.christianrodsandcustoms,org or see facebook.
BERNALILLO
"Daniel's Under the Hood Crew" Cruise Night – 3rd Wednesday Evening each month, year around – 5:00pm 'til ? – Abuelito’s on Hwy 313, Bernalillo – Open to all vehicles and clubs – Contact Priscilla 505-250-7990 for updates.
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
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.
CARS & COFFEE – RIO RANCHO (CANCELLED)
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
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 or (505)306-6974
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
FREDDY'S CAR SHOW & CRUISE IN – ALBUQUERQUE
1st and 3rd Tuesday each month, starting April 2nd, meet at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steak Burgers, 10201 Central NE,
Albuquerque. Cruises go till November 11, weather permitting. Hours: 4:30pm-8pm. Get a delicious free frozen custard, show off your ride and have some fun. Call Joe Mascarenas (505)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, 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
EL PASO CRUISE IN
Meet at Blake's Lotaburger, Hawkins & I-10, El Paso, every 3rd Friday. Call Clark Scott (951)965-1727 for 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". Call Mustang Ed (505)310-0381 or Buddy (505)699-2687 with questions
CARS & COFFEE – SANTA FE
First Saturday every Month, 8-10am, Santa Fe Cars and Coffee has moved back from Water Street parking lot to four seasons Rancho Encantado. It remains the first Saturday of each month from 9-11am. They have coffee on the patio entrance to the restaurant. Breakfast is expensive. Sponsors are Paul Kalenian and Bob Hall.
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.
HOT ROD/OLD CAR BREAKFAST & CHILE FIX
Hot Rod/Old Car Breakfast & Chile Fix meets every Tuesday, 7-9am, at Chile Fix, 3351 Candelaria NE (west of Carlisle). For Car People, about Cars. Join us and bring a car buddy, invite your friends. Eugene Burditt & Joe Cromey.
NNMSR CARS, COFFEE & DONUTS – FARMINGTON
Second Saturday each month, Dunkin Donuts, San Juan Plaza. 8:30am-? (505)609-3547
ALBUQUERQUE RACING
2020 MOPAR Challenge Series Events ABQ Dragway – 5/15, Saturday, 4:00 p.m. (Car Club Clash); 6/26, Saturday, 6:00 p.m.; 8/21, Saturday, 4:00 p.m. (Rockin’ and Racin’); 10/9, Saturday, 11:00 a.m.; 10/31, Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Info: www.moparclub.com or nmmopars@gmail.com
Southwest Motorsports – Sandia Speedway, Albuquerque – April 24: Annual Tech Session; May 23-24: Racing On the Rio Grande III – Races and Performance Driving Sessions; June 26-27: Summer Breeze Grand Prix III – Races, Performance Driving Sessions, and SWMS Race Licensing School; July 24-25: Sandia Super Cup III – Races and Performance Driving Sessions; August 28-29: Fast Heat IV - Races and Performance Driving Sessions; September 25-26: Karting Kraziness by The Gokartel - Races and Performance Driving Sessions; October 23-24: Miata Mayhem by Car Crafters - Races and Performance Driving Sessions. All events are run under approved social distancing guidelines and masks are required. Sessions include run groups for modern, vintage, open-wheel, karts, and performance driving (street cars). For more information, go to www.swms.org.
NAPA Speedway – 100 Speedway Blvd. SW, Albuquerque – 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
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