2012 Events - GHMA GHMA, other local clubs OLC and Mustang Club of America MCA

GHMA Saturday January 28th:  GHMA's "Original Coffee Club Season 10". Every Saturday morning from October 15th 2011 through May 12th 2012 at the Trafalgar Truck Stop on the east side of Trafalgar Road, one block south of the 401 at 9:00am.  Bring your Mustang when the weather permits and your daily driver when it doesn't and join your fellow Mustangers for breakfast and start your Saturday with a laugh or two.  Guests are always welcome also.

US Tuesday January 24th through Sunday January 29th:  Mecum Auctions - Muscle Cars and More - Kissimmee, FL at Osceola Heritage Park 1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee FL  Over 2,000 cars consigned.  For info  http://www.mecum.com/index.cfm .  Bob, Lynn and Mike Swent will be attending.  If anyone who may be in the area would like to meet up, contact Bob at rswent@cogeco.ca .     

US Thursday January 26th through Sunday January 29th:  Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach FL.  This is the 50th anniversary so there are many special events including the Mustang Car Corral in the infield of the Speedway presented by Palm Beach Mustang Club.  Info at http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/Vanity-Pages/50th-Rolex-24/Home.aspx

GHMA Sunday February 5th:  GHMA February Monthly Meeting held at Ford CHQ in Oakville at 1:30pm.  Our guest speaker will be GHMA member Wayne Brown and Sir William Hughes of the Burlington Teen Tour Band.  They will tell us about this little know gem that is very well respected in the Touring Band circles.

GHMA Wednesday February 8th:  GHMA/GTAMC Stampede Show Committee Meeting at Whiteoak Ford 3285 Mavis Road in Mississauga ON.  Start time 7:30pm.  All are welcome to help organize Stampede 2012. 

Friday February 10th through Sunday February 12th: 6th Annual Canadian Motorsports Expo.  International Centre, Hall 6, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga ON.  This show is for the entire Canadian Racing community across the motorsport spectrum.  www.canadianmotorsportsexpo.com

Thursday February 17th through Sunday February 26th: 2012 Canadian International Auto Show - The Next Dimension at Metro Toronto Convention Centre at 255 Front Street West, Toronto ON. www.autoshow.ca Also includes the Cruise Nationals Finals.

Sunday February 19th: Kitchener Automotive Swap Meet at Bingemans, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener ON.  Show hours 10:00am to 2:30pm.  Over 200 vendors. For Info call Ian 519-426-8875.

Sunday February 19th:  GHMA Go Kart Challenge ath Hamilton Cartways 193 Cavell Avenue in Hamilton ON.  Scott Davis will be organizing this event and will have full information at the February GHMA Monthly Meeting or call Scott at 905-634-5501.

US Sunday February 26th: Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach FL. Info at http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/Tickets-Events/Events/2012/Daytona-500/DAYTONA-500.aspx .  I am sure someone will have a party.  We will let you know.

GHMA Sunday March 4th:  GHMA March Monthly Meeting held at Ford CHQ in Oakville at 1:30pm.

Friday March 9th through Sunday March 11th:  MegaSpeed Custom Car & Truck Show.  International Centre 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga ON.  Replaces Performance World and is billed as a bridge between Classic Car/Truck and Tuner Show. www.megaspeedcarshow.com

MCA US Friday March 23rd through Sunday March 25th:  2012 Gulf Coast National Mustang Show at the Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds,  6655 West Mobile Highway, Pensacola, FL.   http://www.gulfcoastmustangclub.org/Show_Info.html  

Friday April 13th:  Friday the 13th Port Dover.  The traditional gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts with events and celebrations planned for the many locations throughout the town of Port Dover ON.  Info at http://www.pd13.com/content/1/Home .  Jerry Dunn usually goes so contact him jerry.dunn@cogeco.ca if you are interested.

GHMA Sunday April 15th:  GHMA April Monthly Meeting held at Ford CHQ in Oakville at 1:30pm.

Sunday April 15th: Drag Strip Memories at the Canadian War Plane Heritage Museum 9280 Airport Road, Mount Hope ON.  A display of nostalgic race cars and memorabilia.  Info at info@dragstripmemories.com .

MCA US Friday April 27th to Sunday April 29th:  Northern Utah Mustang MCA National Show at St. George, Utah. http://www.numoa.webs.com/  

GHMA Sunday May 6th:  GHMA May Monthly Meeting held at Ford CHQ in Oakville at 1:30pm.

Friday June 1st through Sunday June 3rd:  Fleetwood Country Cruize-In at the Plunkett Estate 9892 Elviage Drive, London ON.  Entertainment on Friday night is Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and Saturday night is Paul Revere and the Raiders. www.fleetwoodcountrycruizein.com

US Friday June 1st through Sunday June 3rd: Carlisle Ford Nationals at the Carlisle Fairgrounds 1000 Bryn Marr Road, Carlisle PA.  Feature is 40 years of Pinto.  Win a '71 Pinto. www.carlisleevents.com .

GHMA Thursday June 7th:  GHMA June Monthly Meeting held at Ford CHQ in Oakville at 7:30pm.

US Thursday June 7th through Saturday June 9th: S.A.A.C. 37 at Watkins Glen NY.  Presented by Shelby American Automobile Club www.saac.com  

PSCC Sunday June 10th: Pink Slips Womens Car Club Midland Chapter Car Show at The Best Western Highland Inn at Midland at 924 King Street Midland ON.  Info at www.pinkslipscarclub.com

GHMA Monday June 11th:  Mustangs at Mosport at Mosport International Raceway, 3233 Concession Road #10, Bowmanville ON.  Every year GHMA rents Mosport Raceway Road Course Track just to see what Mustangs are able to do.  More details will follow.  Contact Steve Mason smason36@cogeco.ca

GHMA Thursday June 14th through Sunday June 17th: The Sound of Music Festival in Burlington ON.  GHMA will be participating in the parade and organizing a Mustang display on Saturday June 16th. For info on the festival  go to www.soundofmusic.ca .  We will organize cars for the parade at a future meeting.  If you are interested in being a part of the parade contact Jerry Dunn at jerry.dunn@cogeco.ca   

US Wednesday June 13th through Sunday June 17th: 38th Annual Mid America Ford and Shelby Nationals.  Tulsa Marriott Southern Hills and Hallet Motor Racing Circuit at Tulsa OK.  This is the largest Shelby Show of the year, and well worth attending if you get a chance.   http://www.shelbyvegasbash.com/index.htm

MCA US Friday June 22nd to Sunday June 24th: Diablo Valley Mustang MCA National Show at Buchanan Airfield in Concord, CA http://www.dvma.org/ 

GHMA Thursday July 12th:  GHMA July Monthly Meeting held at Ford CHQ in Oakville at 7:30pm.

Friday July 13th:  Friday the 13th Port Dover.  The traditional gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts with events and celebrations planned for the many locations throughout the town of Port Dover ON.  Info at http://www.pd13.com/content/1/Home .  Jerry Dunn usually goes so contact him jerry.dunn@cogeco.ca if you are interested.

MCA US Friday July 20th through Sunday July 22nd:  Ocean State Mustang Nationals at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick, RI.  http://www.mccnenationals.com/MCCNENationals/Home.html    

PSCC Sunday August 6th: Pink Slips Southern Belles Car Show held at Meadowvale Town Centre Canadian Tire Parking Lot at 6670 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle in Mississauga ON.  Info at  www.pinkslipscarclub.com 

GHMA Thursday August 9th:  GHMA August Monthly Meeting held at Ford CHQ in Oakville at 7:30pm.

US Sunday August 12th:  24th Annual Mustang Memories All-Ford Car Show and Swap at Ford World Headquarters, One American Road, Dearborn MI.  Presented by Mustang Owners of SouthEastern Michigan.   www.mocsem.com

PSCC Saturday August 12th:  Pink Slips Silhouettes Chapter Car Show in Priceville ON.  Priceville a a little north of Shelburne.  Info at www.pinkslipscarclub.com

GHMA US Saturday August 18th: Woodward Avenue Dream Cruise.  The rate for next year will be $79.00 a night and the hotel is full.  The dates for 2012 Woodward Dream Cruise are Wednesday August 15th to Sunday August 18th.  The Hotel will also make available there shuttle bus for shopping and other outing.  If there's any problems with pricing or reservation please contact Norm Smart at sstang73@yahoo.com . Also any one ordering parts, or anything else, can have them deliver to the Hotel front desks directly.  
  
MCA US Friday August 31st through Sunday September 2nd: Oklahoma Mustang Club MCA Grand Nationals at Wild Horse Park in Mustang, OK.  http://www.okmustangs.com/ 

GHMA Thursday September 6th:  GHMA September Monthly Meeting held at Ford CHQ in Oakville at 7:30pm.  Nominations for elections for next year's Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary.

US Friday September 7th through Sunday September 9th: U. S. Vintage Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International Raceway and in Watkins Glen NY.  Marque car for 2012 is Mustang.  Info at www.grandprixfestival.com or www.theglen.com

Sunday September 9th: 6th Annual Cruisin' For A Cure Car Show at the Powerade Centre 7575 Kennedy Road South, Brampton ON.  www.cruisinforacurecanada.com or phone Jim Dorsey 905-453-3038 or email jfdorsey@yahoo.com

GHMA Sunday September 30th:  GHMA October Monthly Meeting held at Ford CHQ in Oakville at 1:30pm.  Elections for positions of Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary. October's meeting is being brought forward to not conflict with Thanksgiving or Waterford Pumpkin Festival Car Show.

Sunday October 14th:  Waterford Pumpkin Festival 21st Annual Car Show at Waterford District High School on Brown St. in Waterford ON.  Held on the High School football field.  Show hours from 9:00am to 4:00pm.  Registration 9:00am to 1:00pm.  Vehicle admission $5.  Sponsored by the Waterford Lions and Lioness Club.  Info at http://www.pumpkinfest.com/PUMPKIN_WELCOME.html although not updated for 2012 yet.
 
GHMA Sunday November 4th:  GHMA November Monthly Meeting held at Ford CHQ in Oakville at 1:30pm.

GHMA Sunday December 9th:  GHMA December Monthly Meeting held at Ford CHQ in Oakville at 2:30pm.
 

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