North Texas Camaro Club Special Events 2005

December 17th 2005
End of Year "Dutch Treat" Get together - 11AM at the old Fenders location, now Pappa's BBQ at 2231 W. Northwest Hwy in Dallas.  This will be the final rally point for the club this year.  This will be a rain or shine event.  Bring the Camaros as weather permits.  Bring other cars if not.  Hope to see lots of folks there.

 Events that happened in 2005.

February 27th 2005
2nd annual Hot Rods, Hot Ribs and Hot Music Show - 1400 North Hampton Road Desoto Texas 75115.  Last year was the first show and things went really well, there were 35 entries and fed almost 700 people a free barbeque rib
dinner.  This is the second annual event and there are 100-150 cars expected to enter.  There are No Entry Fees, No Space Fees and No Reservation Fees.  Every entry will receive a participation plaque and there will be 3 trophies per class with a grand prize trophy for the people's choice award.  For more information contact Jimmy Boggs @ jimmy.boggs@fwcdesoto.com or 972.228.9600 ext 11.  Here is the flyer on the show.

March 5th  2005
NTCC Annual Meeting - This is the clubs official "Kickoff" for the
season.  We will have our yearly meeting at the Rail Head B-B-Q on Montgomery Street in Fort Worth at 11AM.  This is the only specific meeting we have and it is to lay out plans for 2005.  After the meeting everyone will head over to the Fort Worth Indoor Car Show. (see below)

March 4th - 6th  2005
Fort Worth Indoor Car Show - Texas Show Car Association presents the Fort Worth Show at the Will Rogers Exhibit Building in Fort Worth.  Show hours Friday 4 - 11PM, Saturday 10AM - 11PM and Sunday 11AM - 7PM.  Trophy presentation at 4PM on Sunday.

March 19th 2005
March Rally Point - March Rally Point NTC show at Christian Classic Cruisers   5pm- 9pm now at Birdville ISD field see www.hotrodhappenings.com  show section for info, directions, etc.
 
April 2nd  2005
Colonel Classic - The South Garland High School Class of 2007 is hosting the a car, truck and cycle show.  Many trophies and many classes!  It will be held on Saturday April 2nd, 2005 (rain date April 16th) at HBJ Stadium parking lot at the corner of Centerville and Country Club Road in Garland.  Registration is 10 - noon with judging beginning at 1PM.  The cost is $15 per vehicle which includes 2 hotdogs and 2 drinks.  Early bird registration (before March 15) receives $5 off the entry fee.  Vendor space is available by contacting Lisa at 972-271-5945 or lbdunavant@comcast.net
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April 9th 2005
Swap Meet - LaGrave Field in Fort Worth.  For more details check www.deanearhart.com
 
April 10th 2005
April Rally Point - April Rally Point NTC show at "F" Body show at Hooters on South West Blvd in Fort Worth.  (see next entry).

April 10th  2005
Camaro and Firebird Show - Hooters in Fort Worth at 5350 South West Blvd Fort Worth, 76109.  Registration at Noon.  Special Guest Scott Settlemire from GM.  $10 entry fee includes a goodie bag
and dash plaque to the first 100 registered.  Click Here for a Printable Flier or for more information contact Millicent Odell at cytruffle@northtexasfbody.com.

April 10th  2005
Texas Musclecar Club Challenge - Texas Motorplex.  Gates open at 8AM.  Entry $30.00 Spectator $12.00 www.tmcc.org

April 23rd  2005
Classic Car Show - Potter's Bar and Grill is having it's 1st Annual Classic Car Show.  Registration is $15 on the day of the show.  There will be a Swap Meet, Poker Run and Burn-Out Contest.  Judging will be held from 1 - 3 PM.  Awards announced at 4PM.  For more information contact Amy Potter at 3218 West Walker, Breckenridge, TX 76430 (254) 559-9192

April 24th  2005
Texas Musclecar Club Challenge - Cherokee Country Motor Sports Park in Rusk TX.  Gates open at 9AM.  Entry $25.00 Spectator $10.00 www.tmcc.org

April 28th - May 1st  2005
Pate Swap Meet - Texas Motor Speedway.  Gates open 7:00am daily until dark.  Admission is free, however it does cost $5.00 per vehicle to park. For more information contact www.pateswapmeet.com

April 30th  2005
Circle the Wagons - NTC Picnic day trip.  Bill Roy is offering to meet the east siders (Dallas) for convenience.  For food planning purposes, we need to finalize by the 26th.  It should be a great trip.  Don't forget to bring chairs, fishing poles, and your drinks.  Hamburgers and Chicken will be for lunch.  Please let Bill know if you want to be added to the list.  Details are as follows: Time - When you get there until you leave.  Location - Johnson's Deer Creek Ranch in Buffalo Texas (10 miles south of Buffalo, 5 miles north of Centerville)  Where to meet - 8AM in Tom Thumb shopping center parking lot at Hall Johnson and Hwy 121 in Grapevine.  This is on the southwest side of the intersection.  Need Gas - There will be a stop in Hillsboro @ I35 and Hwy 171 for gas and again in Buffalo at IH45 and Hwy 79.  There is also gas available at 121 and Hall-Johnson.  Hope to see everyone there!

May 1st  2005
Texas Musclecar Club Challenge - Redline Raceway in Caddo Mills TX.  Gates open at 9AM.  Entry $25.00 Spectator $10.00 www.tmcc.org

May 7th  2005
North Texas Camaro Club Spring Cruise - Fred and Christy McKinley coordinating. 
Meet at Texas Motor Speedway at 8AM sharp.
We will take a nice trip down some back roads thru Justin, Krum, Ponder, Ida, And maybe a few others that were so small I forgot to take down their names . Ending up in Munester, Texas for those that are brave enough to try it, some German food.  And for those kiddos along on the trip and those less adventures with their taste buds, they serve the old staples burgers, sandwiches, chicken fry, and even steaks.  The trip will take us about 2 hours down its a nice back road, with nothing more to look at than cows, and peoples back yards looking for that next project car.  The Center restaurant has offered to rope off an area for the cars and put us by lots of windows so they will be in view at times.  After Lunch we'll go our separate ways, Ladies there are some antique stores you may can talk the men in to letting you wonder thru, or maybe you need to be home soon after for those honey do's and Sat afternoon games rather it's playing or watching.  Anyone who can't make the drive but would like to join us for Lunch please do.  Questions: Christy 817-690-8484  Hope to see lots of Camaros!

May 7th  2005
Car Show - Street Rods Antiques Classics Top 10 Winners and Best of Show.  Boyd Texas.  Judging starts at 1PM.  Boyd Annual Chili Cook Off located 2 miles west of Boyd on Hwy 114.  Parade 9AM Lineup.  Starts at 10AM.  For more information contact Bill Moore at 940.427.8809 or Jeanette Harmon at 940.433.5177.  Auction begins at Noon.  Activities for kids, concession stand, entertainment and much more.  Proceeds benefit the Boyd Parks Committee.

Auction begins at 12 noon

May 14th  2005
Dyno Challenge - The annual Dyno Challenge will be held at Speedtek Performance, 5950 Airport Fwy, Haltom City, Tx. 76117 (southwest corner of Hwy 121 South and Carson Road in N.E. Ft. Worth). Speedtek opens at 9:00AM, and would like to start when they open. $35 per car for three pulls. The morning air should be perfect for making plenty of HP & Torque.  Trophies!  We would like to have a preliminary head count of attendees, so please email Cris Gross or Bill Roy if you plan on attending.  If you know of anyone else that would like to dyno their ride, please invite them too!

May 14th  2005
Heart of Texas Rod Store - The Heart of Texas Rod Store and Sears wish to invite you to come have a fun day on the Sears parking lot at Richland Mall in Waco, Texas.  3PM - 9PM.  Bring your Finished or Unfinished Street Rods, Hot Trucks, Muscle Cars, Customs, Low riders, Motorcycles and Restored Antiques.  There will be a Poker Walk (Poker Run without your Vehicle), a 50/50 Mondy Jar, Door Prizes, and some Good Family Fun.  Ladies bring your man and car and we'll watch them while you shop.  For more information contact George Morales at 254.776.0717 or hotrodstore@hot.rr.com.

May 20th - 22nd  2005
Super Chevy Show Tour XXV - AutoZone Super Chevy Show Tour at the Texas Motorplex.  The track is located near Dallas in Ennis TX.  Thirty miles south of Dallas on 287 between I-35 and I-45, about 10 miles from either highway.  For more information contact AutoStar productions 740-964-2350 or
http://superchevy-web.com/hotnews/0412sc_schedule/  You can also contact Tom Potts for more details.

May 21st  2005
Town East Ford Show - Open car and bike show at Town East Ford in Mesquite.  The car show is free but there will be a 50/50 drawing benefiting the Mesquite Service League.  For additional information contact Brian Ulch at Town East Ford.  Town East Ford is located at 18411 LBJ Freeway in Mesquite.  Brian's phone number is 972.682.1280
, or at BUlch@vtaig.com

May 29th  2005
Dejavu Hot as Hell Car and Bike Show - Hosted by gasolinealleycarshows.com.  Sign in at 11AM - 2PM.  $10 pre Registration.  $15 Day of Show.  Voting 2-3PM.  Awards at 4PM.  Large trophies and Dash Plaques to the first 75 Entries.  Many classes.  Judging by Participants Entries.  11414-A Garland Road @ Jupiter in Dallas.  214.320.5555 or dejavuconcepts@aol.com

June 4th - June 11th 2005
2005 Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour - Wisconsin to Florida.  Keep checking www.hotrod.com for the latest details on the Power Tour.  Once it becomes available you can register at www.familyevents.com or by calling 317.236.6515.

June 25th  2005 - June Rally Point
Cruise Night at Chucks - Grapevine location.  Registration from 5PM to 7PM.  $10 entry fee included 1 50/50 ticket and free drink at Chucks.  Awards at 8:30.

June 26th  2005
Texas Musclecar Club Challenge - Denton Dragway in Denton TX.  Gates open at 9AM.  Entry $25.00 www.tmcc.org

July 30th  2005 - July Rally Point
National Night Out Kick Off - Frisco Citizens' Police Academy Alumni Association's 2nd annual Safety Fair and Car Show.  Centennial High School at 6400 Coit Road at Rolater.  Setup 6:00AM to 7:30AM, show until noon, awards at 12:15.  More details can be found at http://www.fcpaaa.org/CarShow2005.htm or  2005 Car Show Registration Form also More Details Here.  You can contact Nick Schneider at nickschneider@sbcglobal.net for more information.

July 30th  2005
North Texas FBody - Fort Worth Stockyards.  Parking for over 1000 cars.  Over 150 trophies in all classes.  Registration from 12 to 2PM.  Goodie bags to the first 200 registrants.  $15 entry fee, participant voting.  For more information contact Millicent at www.northtexasfbody.com.

August 13th 2005
Monthly Muscle Car Show - The corner of Spring Creek and Coit in Plano TX.  Trophies for 14 classes including cars and trucks.  Entry $10 with a free t-shirt for the first 25 cars entered.  Registration 5pm TO 7:30PM.  Judging at 7:30 and awards at 8:30.  50/50 pot drawing for cash and prizes.  Info at www.monthlymuscle.com or call KFC at 972.769.0664

August 19th - 21st 2005
Final Rock and Roll Weekend - The end to a 27 year old tradition.  Sign in and registration dinner from 5:30 to 9PM.  BBQ Dinner with all the trimmings included in your registration fee.  Saturday, Show and Shine with games and door prizes for entrants.  Saturday night dance features the sounds of the 50's and 60's.  Awards at 11 on Sunday.  Here is a copy of the Flyer.  The event is to be held at the Mariott Solona in Westlake, off of Hwy 114 at Kirkwood Blvd, approximately 2 miles east of Roanoke.  Special room rates of $58 per night.

September 17th  2005
2nd Annual NTC Hill Country Cruise - Will will be staying at the Fredericksburg Inn & Suites at 201 South Washington, 800-446-0202 www.fredericksburg-inn.com for $98.00 per night - free deluxe continental breakfast and free parking 1 1/2 blocks from E. Main Street.  We have blocked 20 rooms, be sure to tell them you are with the North Texas Camaro Club.  Fredericksburg Trade Days is from the 16th to the 18th.  Watch for more details from Fern.

September 18th  2005
Texas Musclecar Club Challenge - Texas Raceway in Kennedale.  Gates open at 9AM.  Entry $25.00 www.tmcc.org

September 23rd  2005
Southwest Airlines Show -   Southwest Airlines Data Center.  2425 Wyman Dallas TX 75235 4:30PM to 7:30PM.  Click here for a copy of the Registration Form.

October 1st  2005
GoodGuys at the Texas Motor Speedway -   All the info can be found here.

October 8th  2005
Annual NTC Picnic -   Hosted by Brad and Millie Howell.  To be held at Cottonwood Park in Grand Prairie.  It's a nice old park with lots of old trees, plenty of parking, a shelter and tables with a pond and Cottonwood creek nearby.  It is located on Carrier Parkway between Jefferson Blvd and Pioneer Pkwy.  The picnic will start at 10:30 and the food will be served at 11:30.  Hope to see everyone there. 

October 8th  2005
6th Annual Brazos Drive In Movie Night - Brazos Drive In in Granbury.  Together with the Dallas Area Classic Chevy's, we will be attending this great driving event.  There isn't anything cooler than neat cars at the Drive In under the Texas stars!  We will be leaving from the Park-N-Ride lot at Park Springs and Interstate 20 in Arlington at 5:15PM sharp for a caravan to Granbury TX and the Brazos Drive In.  There will be a special discounted Drive In admission price for all participants.  For movies and show times visit The Brazos on line.

 

October 8th  2005
DFW SVTOA Car Club show in Burleson - The
DFW-SVTOA car club (dfwsvtoa.com)  will be hosting a car show at Countyline Ford(I-35 W at the Alsbury exit) in Burleson on OCTOBER 8, 2005. There will be Trophies, Awards, Food, Entertainment and Prizes. Quality class trophies and special awards as well as class awards. All makes, years and models are welcome. Registration is $10.00 from 10-12 am with judging beginning at 1:00 pm. Show ends at 4:00 pm.  For more information see our website or contact Robert Hall at Countyline Ford 850 North Burleson Blvd. Burleson, TX 76028 1 817-295-8121

October 13th and 14th  2005
Racing Adventures Advanced Driving School - One and two day race car driving schools.  Motorsport Ranch outside of Fort Worth.  You may bring your own car or use one of the Cobras or Corvettes.  Everything is provided, racing suit and helmet, an 8x10 photo with the car and lunch.  For more information visit: www.racingadventures.com or contact Gina at 888.572.7223

October 15th  2005
Texas State Fair - The club will be on display at the Great State Fair of Texas from 9AM to 6PM.  This is the October Rally Point.  Please be sure to mail in your forms by September 30th.

October 16th  2005
Texas Musclecar Club Challenge - Texas Motorplex in Ennis.  Gates open at 8AM.  Entry $30.00 Spectator $12.00 www.tmcc.org

October 22nd  2005
NTC Cruise - Starts at Unique Performance for a visit of the facility. 
We will meet at Unique Performance in Farmers Branch at 8:15 AM.  They will be giving us a tour of their facility starting at 8:30 AM so this is a don't miss event.  From Unique we will depart for our Fall cruise.  We will plan on departing at about 10:00 AM (depending on the length of the tour).  We will head south on I-35 to I-635 west and down 121 south to 114 west.  We will take 114 out west to 377 north and turn west on 407.  We will continue on 407 west until we hit 287 south.  We will go south on 287 until we intersect 114 again and will head east on it until we hit 377 south.  We will go south a few miles and finish the cruise at the Prairie House restaurant just off 377.  This is the same place we ended up the 2004 Spring cruise at.  They serve hamburgers and the like,  It's a nice western place with plenty of seating for first gen Camaro owners and great food.  Total cruise length should be about 80 miles.  Please show up at Unique with a full tank of gas. 

This is your club and your cruise.  You can't have fun in this club if you don't come out for the events.  This will be one to remember!

Hope to see at least 25 first gens for the Fall cruise.

For more information contact Kel Gorham and/or Jim Gilbert.

October 29th  2005
Octoberfast - Car and Bike Exhibition.  Benefits the Dallas Center for the Developmentally Disabled.  All makes and models of Cars and Motorcycles are welcome.  For a flyer click here.

October 30th  2005
Texas Musclecar Club Challenge - Redline Raceway in Caddo Mills TX.  Gates open at 8AM.  Entry $25.00 Spectator $10.00 www.tmcc.org

October 30th  2005
Car and Bike Show - On Sunday October 30, 2005 from 4-7PM at Hillcrest Christian Church at 509 S. Graves St. in McKinney, TX we will be holding our first annual Car & Bike Show along with our annual Harvest Festival as a part of our 100th Anniversary celebration.  We’ll have trophies for the best cars and bikes, food for all, games for the kids and the big kids, and the really big kids.  The bounce house will be up along with many other carnival style games and a plethora of prizes.  Last year we gave out one free exotic car rental and two discounted rentals.  All classes of vehicles are invited.  All classes of motorcycles are invited.  Bring your family.  Bring your club.  Definitely bring your ride!  Free food!  Great Fun!  For additional information contact Ben Graham at 972-542-6070.

November 12th  2005
Texas Musclecar Club Challenge - Awards Banquet.  Location TBD www.tmcc.org

November 12th  2005
Classic Cars at the Park - Downtown Edgewood.  Registration 8am to noon.  Entry $20.  First 50 receive t-shirt, dash plaque and goodie bad.  Hosted by Edgewood Historical Society Van Zandt County Road Rebels and Edgewood Auto Parts.  Contact Stephen Goode at 301 E. Pine, Edgewood TX 75117.

November 12th  2005
The Fall Festival - St. Andrew's United Methodist Church 2045 S.E. Green Oaks, Arlington, TX.  Craft Fair and Entertainment for the whole family.  $10.  Download registration forms at www.sa-umc.org
or contact Laurie Pearson at 817-707-3922 or 817-473-1133 or Peggy Goodwin at 817-468-0024 or 817-683-1493. 

November 12th  2005
Rockin' the Square - 1500 Cross Timbers road in Flower Mound.  Entry $10 - benefits the Summit Club.  Registration 8AM - 10AM show 10AM to 3PM.  Awards at 2:30.  Door prizes every half hour.  For more info contact Wendy at 469-964-7297.

November 18th  2005
Drag Racing - Come join North Texas Third Gen Association and Texas Fbody Association and the North Texas Camaro Club for an exciting Race Night Friday, November 18 at Denton Dragway!!!  There will be two caravans, one from the west side and one from the east side.  West Side/Fort Worth – KTA is the contact person for this group. Meet at North Richland Hills Hooters at 7:30 leaving no later than 8pm. 7669 Grapevine Hwy. NRH, TX 76180 East Side/Dallas – Cytruffle is the contact for this group. Meet at Plano Hooters at 7:30 leaving no later than 8pm. 720 Central Expressway Plano, TX 75074.  Denton Dragway is located on I-35 at Exit 473 (Milam Rd. exit) Hope to see lots of 1st gens there!

November 19th  2005
Free Drag Racing - Denton Dragway from 2PM - 4PM.  North Texas Nissan in Corinth is having a car show from 2 - 4 PM.  After the show everyone will go to the drag way for free racing.  Open to all makes and models.  Vouchers to get in will be given out at the car show.  For more information contact cele3@aol.com and the dealership number is 817-267-6411.

November 19th  2005
3rd Annual Adventure Road Rally - Starts at Grapevine Mills Mall at 7:30am.  Route will include Grapevine, Colleyville, Southlake and Keller.  Lunch will be provided.  For more information contact www.AdventureTeam.com or contact Jennifer Marlow at 972-741-9169.

November 20th  2005
Gasoline Alley Car Show - Hooters at on Town Crossing in Mesquite across from Town East Mall. 

November 26th  2005
Classic Car Show - Home Depot at 415 E. Hwy 377 in Granbury, TX.  Family activities.  Info at www.ddrockinrods.com

November 27th  2005
Classic Car, Truck and Bike Show - T.G.I. Fridays presented by Gasoline Alley Car Shows.  Show is located at 5100 Beltline road in Addison.  Twenty one classes with 1st and 2nd place awards in each class.  For more info contact Jeff at 972-289-4360 or Marvin at 972-617-5393 or TGI Fridays at 972-386-5824.

 

Monthly Car and Cruises
*Please advise if you know of other cruises not listed or of discontinued shows
1st Saturday
  • Wings Stop (April - October) in Mesquite - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM. 
    • 1645 Town East Blvd. (April, June, August, October)
    • 701 Bruton Road (May, July, Sept)

Not Confirmed for 2004

  • Cracker Barrel in Lewisville - 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Located at I-35E @ Fox Avenue (Exit 889 South Stemmons Freeway). $8  Info at 972-436-6818.
  • Sonic in Grand Prairie - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM.  Corner of Great Southwest Parkway and I-20. $10

 

2nd Saturday
  • Burger Street (May thru October) in Bedford.  5:00 PM - 9:00 PM  Burger Street is located at 2902 Hwy 121 @ Harwood.

 

Not Confirmed for 2004

  • Ron's Hamburgers in Garland -  4:00 PM - 8:30 PM.  Located at 1456 Beltline.  $10  Information at 972-414-0168
  • Chuck's Hamburgers in Richardson - 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM.  Arapaho and Coit.  Info at 972-386-7752.
  • The Late Great Chevys - Downtown Carrollton. Van Chevrolet and the merchants of downtown Carrollton invite you to cruise back to the 60's there will be bigger awards this year. The entry fee is $10.Registration starts at 5:00pm with participant judging at 7:00pm and awards at 8:30pm . Over two dozen Antique Stores, Specialty Stores, Restaurants and Service Stores around the downtown square. For more info please call Jim 214-707-1278 or Dan 214-668-4158 or Richard 214-460-7456 or www.oldcarrollton.com.

 

3rd Sunday
  • Hooters (March thru October 12) in Mesquite. Noon to 4:00PM. Located at 3902 Town Crossing.

Not Confirmed for 2004

  • Chuck's All American in Carrollton. 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Located at the SW corner of Trinity Mills & Midway. $7.00 entry fee.

 

4th Saturday
  • Chuck's Hamburgers (May thru October) in Plano. 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Located at 911 W. Parker Road @ Alma.

 

Weekly Gatherings
*Please advise if you know of other cruises not listed
Monday
  • Garland - at Moore's BBQ House located at 2613 Forest Lane near Shiloh 6:00 PM - ??

 

Tuesday
  • Dallas - Sonic at 190 and Coit.  Next to the Walmart.  Very informal, people usually start showing up around 7PM.

 

Thursday
  • Rowlett - at Sammy's BBQ located at Dalrock Rd. and Hwy.66, 6:30p-9pm. Casual cruise night. 972/475-4977.

 

Friday
  • Arlington - at Tippins Restaurant and Pie Pantry at 3321 S. Cooper, 6:00p-??.
  • Dallas - at Kellers Drive In on NW Hwy off Central Exp.,very casual with $5 parking charged.
  • Dallas - at Ferguson and Oats.  Call Dave at 972-840-6424.

 

Saturday
  • Dallas - at Kellers Drive In on NW Hwy off Central Exp.,very casual with $5 parking charged.
  • Plano - Donut Derelicts at CC's Coffee on W. Park and Midway (same parking lot as Chucks).

 

Sunday
  • Plano - at Sonic on southwest corner of Hedgecox and Coit.
  • Plano - at Joe's Crab Shack on Parker Road at 75 on the east side of 75.  Panther Creek Harley group.  For Harleys and all other vehicles

 

Show of the Month
As we did last year we will have a "rally point" for the club each month at a local show.

December Rally Point -

December 17th 2005
End of Year "Dutch Treat" Get together - 11AM at the old Fenders location, now Pappa's BBQ at 2231 W. Northwest Hwy in Dallas.  This will be the final rally point for the club this year.  This will be a rain or shine event.  Bring the Camaros as weather permits.  Bring other cars if not. 

Hope to see some Camaros and folks there.

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