MOPAR CAR SHOWS AND OTHER EVENTS

• MAY 29-31: Farmington, MN, Winged Warriors/NBOA Spring Meet in conjunction with the Mopars in the Park car show and swap meet held at the Dakota County Fairgrounds. Friday: Members will visit the Ellingson Car Museum in Rogers, MN; adults $5/children under 5 free. This museum features cars from the early 1920s through the 1960-70s musclecars, historic videos, photos, memorabilia and even a doll collection. There is a gift shop with all kinds of loot for car buffs and over 600 titles of books available, or you can relax in the 1950s lounge and listen to oldies on the juke box. Friday evening we will attend the annual Moparty at Curt and Janet Lawson's house and after the party we'll drive back to the host hotel in Apple Valley. Saturday and Sunday: We'll have a special club display area at the huge car show at the Dakota County Fairgrounds in Farmington. There will be food vendors and camping on grounds also. Special guest will Diane Sox, along with two of Ronnie Sox's race cars, Arlen Vanke, Don Grother and Judy Lilly and many of their cars. You need to register with the Midwest Mopars for the car show. Pre-registration before May 14th is $15; or day of show is $25. Go to www.midwestmopars.com and download the registration form. The host hotel is the GrandStay Residential Suites, 7083 153rd St W, Apple Valley, MN, call (952) 953-6111 or (877) 388-STAY  or email to: applevalley@grandstay.net. Over 700+ cars and 100+ vendors attended this show last year! PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE MOPARTY AND THE SHOW as we need to know how much food to prepare  and how much parking we need at the show. You can email to Janet and Curt at: dodgegirl1966@gmail.com or call (763) 427-4363. For more info about the car show check out: www.midwestmopars.com

• JUNE 6: Seveirville, TN, Smokey Mountain Mopar Classic to be held at the Smokies Stadium.

• JUNE 6: Johnston, IA, 21st Annual Mopars On Review to be held at the Child Serve Complex, 5406 Merle hay Rd and hosted by Mopars Unlimited. Registration day of show $15. Door prizes, drive-through judging, 50/50 drawing. For more info call (515) 202-8084 or visit www.mprsunltd@aol.com

• JUNE 13: Auburn Hills, MI, 20th Annual CEMA Car Show to be held at the Walter P Chrysler Museum. Special celebration 40th Anniversary of the 440+6 Mopars.

• JUNE 14: Kankakee River, IL, 20th Annual Mopars by the River to be held rain or shine at the Momence Island Park. Dash plaques for the first 200, swap spaces free, awards, good music and food. Registration $15 from 8 am -12:30 pm. For more info call Todd at (708) 258-6424 or Ron at (815) 429-3507 or visit: www.rivervalleymoparclub.com

• JUNE 14-20: Lynchburg, VA, Winged Warriors/NBOA National Meet with Barry and Rita Moorefield as hosts. Headquarters hotel will be the Wingate by Windham; even though the time limit has expired on our block of rooms, the hotel will still honor our special rate of $99 per night if you mention you're with the club for as long as rooms are available. Please don't hesitate to make your reservations as there is a state agency regional meeting in town that same week. For reservations call 1-888-494-6428 and ask for the Winged Warriors block of rooms. If you need to find different lodging, please contact Barry for information. There is trailer parking at Liberty University which is in sight of the Wingate. There is security at the University parking lot so cars could be parked in their trailers overnight if you wish to do so. Activities planned so far include: MONDAY June 15: Check-in and cook out at Barrry's house in the evening. TUESDAY June 16: Trip to Appomattox surrender grounds, this is the site of Lee's surrender to Grant to end the Civil War. Dinner cruise on the "Virginia Dare" in the evening, dinner cruise will run from about 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. WEDNESDAY June 17: Morning trip to D-Day memorial, Virginia Museum of Transportation, O. Winston Link Museum, our return cruise will be along the Blue Ridge parkway with a late lunch at Peaks of Otter Restaurant. Possible club raffle at the Wingate. THURSDAY June 18: Morning tour of Griffin Pipe Products. NOTE: Those touring need to wear closed-toe shoes (no sandals, etc) and long pants. You also must be 18 years old to go on the tour. There is a great kids place called "amazement Square" about 1/4 mile from the plant, within sight. Lunch will be at the Pink Cadillac, and then visit to Natural Bridge.  FRIDAY June 19: Trip to Martinsville Speedway with access to the track. We will have a catered lunch by Buddy Arrington's restaurant and do the Arrington Racing tour. Club raffle in the evening. SATURDAY June 20: 9:00 am show and shine at John P Hughes Dodge, 4 pm cruise-in at River Ridge mall. This cruise night is sponsored by the local Mustang club and usually has 200+ cars. If you have any questions about this event or would like to assist with the meet, please call Barry at (434) 821-2174. TRAVEL TIPS-- #1 HEADING NORTH ON 1-95: With a trailer your best bet is north to I-64 west (Richmond), then to Charlottesville, there taking US 29 south to Lynchburg. At Amherst you will take US 29 south--do not take US 29 business. After crossing the James river (Monacan bridge) you will exit US 29 south to right. You are about 10 minutes from the Wingate. Follow US 29 south, you will come to an exit for US 501 Business (Campbell Ave), do NOT take this exit, take the next exit US 501 (Candler's Mtn Rd). Take a left a the light (puts you on Route 670), go straight through two stop lights, the Wingate is on your right. #2 HEADING NORTH ON I-95: (south of Greensboro, NC) Take I-85 Business Route north to US 29 north (to Reidsville/Danville). Follow US 29 north at every opportunity (do NOT take 29 Business routes). You will pass the town of Altavista, VA, you are about 30 minutes away from the Wingate. You will begin to run into stoplights on the outskirts of Lynchburg, and as you pass the Lynchburg airport (Springhill Sheraton hotel is on the right), you will exit right onto US 29 north (to Charlottesville). You will see a right exit for "Candler's Mtn Rd", "Liberty U" and "To Rt 670". Take this exit, it cloverleafs around to put you on Rt 670. Make a left onto 670, then right into Wingate. #3 HEADING NORTH ON I-85: (north of Greensboro, NC) Your best route is to go I-85 north to Richmond, then I-95 north to I-64 west (to Charlottesville). At Charlottesville, take US 20 south and proceed per step #1. ***GPS might try to take you US 460 west to Lynchburg. This is not a good route. *** GPS might try to take you US 15 to Clarksville, US 58 to South Boston, US 501 to Lynchburg or possibly US 158 to Yancyville to VA 86 to Danville to US 29. Again, these are NOT good routes for trailers. #4 HEADING NORTH ON I-77: If you are south of Winston-Salem, NC, your best route is I-40 east to Greensboro, NC, then I-85 north Business, then proceed per step #2. #5 HEADING NORTH ON I-77: If you are north of Winston-Salem proceed to I-81 north (towards Roanoke, VA). Past Roanoke (past I-581) take the US 220 Alt exit (Troutville/Cloverdale). This is a tricky exit when northbound on 81, as you need to get to the center lane for the stoplight. Proceed straight through stoplight (signs denote "To Lynchburg". You follow US 220 Alt until it T's into US 460. Turn left 460 east to Lynchburg. Follow US 460, do NOT take any 460 "business" routes. After about 40 minutes you will come to an exit for 460 Business "Timberlake Rd"--do NOT take this exit, bear left. This is the 460 By-pass and the Wingate is off of this route. You will pass US 29 exits (20 south and Business 29 "Wards Rd" and then see an exit marked Candler's Mtn Rd, Liberty University and "To Rt 670" . This is the exit for the Wingate, it will cloverleaf around and put you on Rt 670, then right into the Wingate. *** GPS might try to take you along US 460 at Bluefield, WV, Blacksburg, VA or Christiansburg, VA. Again these are NOT good trailer routes, especially before Roanoke, as here are long grades up and down. #6 HEADING SOUTH ON I-77: If north of Charleston WV, take I-64 east to Charlottesville, then US 29 south to Lynchburg. AT Amherst, take US 29 south, Do NOT take the 29 business route. This is not a good route for trailers. It is okay for cars, but not from about 4 pm to 6 pm and there are a lot of stops. I recommend the by-pass. After crossing the James river (Monacan bridge) you will exit right onto US 29 south, you are about 10 minutes from the Wingate. You will pass a 501 Business exit (Campbell Ave) do NOT take this exit, you want the next one, Candler's Mtn Rd. At the light, make left, which puts you onto Rt 670. Go straight through two stoplights, and the Wingate is on your right. *** GPS may try to run you down US 220 south at CliftonForge or Covington, VA. This route is okay for cars, but less desirable for trailers. This route brings you under I-81 at the Troutville/Cloverdate exit on 220 Alt, and proceed as in step #5.  *** GPS might also try to run you down US 250 south at Waynesboro, VA (off I-64) to VA 151 to US 29. This route has a couple of VERY long and steep grades that are hard on trailers. This route is also known for deer at night and early morning hours.  #7 HEADING SOUTH ON I-77: If south of Charleston, WV, go to I-81 north (toward Roanoke, VA), past Roanoke take exit to US 220 Alt (Troutville/Cloverdale) and proceed per step #5.  #8 HEADING SOUTH ON I-95: South of Washington, DC, proceed to I-64 west, to Charlottesville, then US 29 south, then proceed as in step #1. #8A If you are southwest of DC, getting to I-66 and traveling west to Gainesville, VA, and picking up US 29 south there is an option.  #9 HEADING SOUTH ON I-95: north of Washington, DC. Taking the beltway west to I-66 west to Gainesville, VA, then US 29 south is an option, the proceed per step #1. #9A To avoid Philadelphia, Washington, etc, the PA Turnpike to I-81 south is an option. Take I-81 south then I-64 east to Charlottesville, then US 29 south and proceed per step #1. #10 HEADING SOUTH ON I-81: If you are north of Staunton, VA I-81, south to I-64 east (Charlottesville), to US 29 south, then proceed per step #1.  #10A An option is to come further south and take VA 130 exit (to Natural Bri\dge) then follow Rt 130. This is a tough route for trailers with lots of grades and switchbacks, but an okay route for cars. After about 50 minutes, you will come to a stoplight intersection at US 29. There is a Sheetz on the right corner. This is the 29 Business Route. Go straight through this light and in about 5 miles you will come to US 29 again, this is the by-pass. Take US 29 south and in about 5 miles you will cross the James river  on the Monacan bridge. Proceed per step #1. #11 HEADING SOUTH ON I-81: If you are south of Stauton, VA, I-81 south to US 220 Alt exit (Troutville/Cloverdale), then proceed as in step #5.

• JUNE 19-21: St Paul, MN, Back to the Fifties car show and cruise to be held at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. For even info call (651) 641-1992. Headquarters hotel is the Hampton Inn Shoreview in Shoreview, MN. For reservations call (877) 233-3194.

• JUNE 20: Wichita, KS, 24th All Mopar Meet to be held at the Sedgwick County Park sponsored by WHAM. Exhibitors, swap area, music, food, prizes, first 100 registered get free dash plaque. Show Participants Choice Award and Major Sponsor Choice Award. For more info email to: charger@advcom.net or visit the web at: wwwwichitamopar.com

• JUNE 27: Kansas City, MO, Mopars on the Missouri River sponsored by the High Performance Auto Club to be held at the Mississippi River Front Park next to Argossy Casino. For more info visit: www.hpacmopar.com

• JULY 4: Grand Junction, CO, Mopar Magic Weekend 2009 sponsored by Mopars Unlimited of Colorado to be held at the DoubleTree Inn, call (970) 241-8888 for reservations (special rate of $89/night with event). Friday everyone meets at the hotel for wing ding with friends, bench racing, good times; Saturday car show on grass at hotel, evening dinner with charity auction; Sunday breakfast with possible cruise. For more info email to: moparunlimitedco@live.com

• JULY 10-12: Carlisle, PA, All Chrysler Nationals to be held at the Carlisle Fairgrounds. Engine and car giveaways, Survivor tent, A12 Sixpack RoadRunner and SuperBee reunion, and M-code Dart and Barracuda reunion. For more info visit the web at: www.carsatcarlisle.com

• JULY 18-19: Belvidere, IL the Belvidere Mopar Happenin' to be held at the Boone County Fairgrounds. For more info visit the web at: www.chicagolandmopar.com

• JULY 25: Carroll, IA, Sixth Annual Car Show sponsored by the RPM Club to be held at Eastside Shelterhouse at Swan Lake State Park. Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and special awards, live band, free dash plaques, door prizes, 50/50 drawing, food and drink available, great location next to the lake with lots of shade! Camping is available. For more info call Ben at (712) 790-7791.

• JULY 25: Hickory Corners, MI, 21st Annual Mopars at the Red Barns car show and swap meet to be held at Gilmore's Red Barns  Museum, 6865 Hickory Road, and sponsored by the West Michigan Mopar Club. Special event admission: $8 per adult includes all of museum exhibits, under 11 free. For more info call: (269) 664-5595.

• AUGUST 1-2: Elkhorn, WI, 24th Annual Summer Elkhorn car show, swap meet and car corral sponsored by Madison  Classics to be held at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, 20 miles east of Janesville on Highway 11. Spectator admission $6; parking $2; Show cars $6 per person (no pre-registration required), dash plaques to first 200 show cars registered each day. Held rain or shine. For more info call: (608) 244-8416.

• AUGUST 7-9: Columbus, OH, Mopar Nationals to be held at the National Trails Raceway. For more info call (313) 278-2240 or visit the web at: www.moparnats.org

• AUGUST 15-16: New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada, Moparfest, Canada's largest all-Mopar Car Show. Enter your 1986 or older Mopar before August 1st and get a chance to win the 1968 Formula S Barracuda 340 4-speed, red and black giveaway car! For our 30th Anniversary everyone gets a chance to win the 1966 Chrysler New Yorker. Saturday band is the Cartunes. For more info call (519) 342-1284 or register online at: www.moparfest.com

• AUGUST 22-23: Dubuque, IA, Mopars on the Mississippi car show and swap meet to be held at Eagle Door and Window. For more info call Steve at (815) 845-2240.

• SEPTEMBER 4-6: Bristol, TN, Mopar Thunder car show and drag racing to be held at Bristol Dragway. For more info visit: www.bristoldragway.com

• SEPTEMBER 5: Garland, TX, Southwest Mopar Mini Nationals 25th Anniversary car show to be held in Central Park. Pre-registration before August 21st $20; day of show $25; non-judged $20. For more info call: (214) 755-6942.

• SEPTEMBER 5-6: Hutchinson, KS, Charger Fever All-Dodge Charger weekend. Show and cruise with Saturday night dinner and various places to see and visit during the weekend. For hotel and other info visit: www.chargerfever.com

• SEPTEMBER 26-27: St Louis, IL, Monster Mopar all-Mopar car show and swap meet to be held at Gateway International. Three days of huge car show, swap meet and drag racing. New this year: Police Vehicle Class, awards for Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth police vehicles; also Military Display will include any military-themed vehicles such as Jeeps, trucks, tanks, Mopar-powered or built by Chrysler; also we need your 1950s or older vehicle for our new Moonshine and Gangster Era
  display, cars will be displayed around an old still, be creative with your display! Jim Vandiver is the special guest. For more info call: (636) 938-6629 or visit our new website at: www.monstermopar.com

• SEPTEMBER 26-27: Jefferson, WI, 32nd Annual Fall Jefferson car show, swap meet and car corral to be held at Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 25 miles east of Madison. Car show is on Sunday only! Spectator admission $6; parking $3; show cars $6 per person (Sunday only), no pre-registration required; dash plaques to first 400 show cars registered. Held rain or shine. For more info call (608) 244-8416.

• SEPTEMBER 25-27: Darlington, SC, 2nd Annual Darlington Historic Racing Festival to be held at Darlington Speedway, featuring legendary cars and drivers from the 1950s through 1990s, stock cars, Indy roadsters, modifieds, sprint cars, midgets, Q & A with racing personalities, autographs, racecar exhibition laps, vendors, $15 per day or $25 for entire weekend, under 12 free. To order tickets call the box office at (866) 459-7223 or order on-line at: www.darlingtonraceway.com

• OCTOBER 18: Van Nuys, CA, CPW Fall Fling car show to be held at Woodley Park. MCG's Mopars at the Playboy Mansion is the following evening from 7 pm - 12 am. Host hotel is the Intercontinental Los Angeles Century City, 2151 Avenue of the Stars in Los Angeles, CA. For reservations call 888-424-6835 and mention "Mopars at the Mansion". Tickets for this event are available for $750, call (225) 276-0609.

• OCTOBER 28-NOVEMBER 1: Talladega, AL, 40th Anniversary Winged Car Reunion held in conjunction with the fall NASCAR race. Tim and Pam Wellborn are hosts. Headquarters hotel will be in Alexander City. Wednesday October 28: arrival day. Thursday October 29: Meet in afternoon at Russwood, Tim and Pam Wellborn's home, where the cars will be parked on the grounds and have a picnic-style dinner. Friday October 30: Mid-morning gather at the Wellborn Museum, an old car dealership that Tim has refurbished into a 1970 Chrysler dealership. Special guests Dennis Gage of "My Classic Cars", artists David Snyder and Michael Irvine will be there. Saturday October 31: Drive to the International Motor Sports Hall of Fame at Talladega where the cars will be on display and a panoramic photo will be shot. Event guest and driver's round-table in the museum. Return to Alexander City in the evening. Sunday November 1: Parade lap before the Amp Energy Talladega 500 Sprint Cup race. For more info on this event call Doug at: (262) 786-8413 or email to: dsac@execpc.com or visit: www.superbirdclub.com

• NOVEMBER 7-8: Ocala, FL, Mopars with Big Daddy car show to be held at Don Garlits' Museum of Drag Racing, exit 341 off I-75. Saturday Participant's Choice voting; Sunday judged car show. Pre-registration by October 7th $35; day of show $40. Spectators free; parking $2. Host hotel is the Sleep Inn, call (352) 347-8383 for reservations. For more info visit: www.floridamoparassociation.com

• JUNE 7-12, 2010: Branson, MO, Winged Warriors/NBOA National Meet with Stuart Sutton and Larry Roper as hosts. Our headquarters hotel is the Ramada Branson, 1700 W Hwy 76, next door to '57 Heaven. The Ramada surrounds their own large parking lot where our cars will be on display and offers wireless internet, a work-out facility, a fantastic hot buffet breakfast. The room rate is $54 per night and we will have 50 rooms blocked. For reservations call (417) 334-1000 and tell them you're with the Winged Warriors block. Some activities that are being planned are: Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede, '57 Heaven, a trip to Ozark to eat at Lambert's Restaurant (home of the throwed rolls), there are lots of shows to see on your own, and we'll have a drive-in movie screen on site. Early arrivals may want to spend a day at Silver Dollar City. More info to come.