How are you and your Mustang getting to the Mustang 50th Anniversary Celebration?

[JohnZiraldo]

Now that we know for sure that the 2015 Mustang will be taking center stage at the Mustang 50th Birthday Celebrations in LasVegas and Charlotte, it is time to get planning for your travels to the show. The hotels are filling up quickly, and MCA reports that the registrations for the show are very good, well past previous anniversaries.

How are you planning to get to the show? Vote in the poll above, and add any comments or questions below.

As a reminder, here are some pointers for reservations and info.
http://www.mustang50thbirthdaycelebration.com/index.html
http://www.ponydrive.us/index.php?id=50th-anniversary-pony-drive
http://www.mustang.org/forumdisplay.php/448-Mustang-50th-Birthday-Celebration


Here is the BIG Picture of all of the MCA Pony Drive routes to the 50th.
http://www.ponydrive.us/data/uploads/home/routemap.jpg
and the Mustangs Across America route.
[url]http://mustangsacrossamerica.com/2013/10/maa-50th-anniversary-drive-now-over-300-cars/#.UwDfIYXsz3s[/URL]

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[Twin Turbo]

Well, I guess technically I'll be arriving by car.............taxi, to be precise, from the Luxor in Vegas

I do intend to hire a Mustang (assuming I can get my hands on one) and my wife and two of our friends will head off onto a long desert highway for a day :ford:

 

[JohnZiraldo]

...I do intend to hire a Mustang (assuming I can get my hands on one) and my wife and two of our friends will head off onto a long desert highway for a day...

Great idea TT. There is so much to see around Vegas besides all those glitzy hotels.

You could travel,
North West to Death Valley. Stunning! Nothing else like it.
South to Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon Village near the south ridge of the Grand Canyon. Bring lots and lots and lots of pixels.
North to Area 51 and the Extraterrestrial Highway. Watch out for USAF fighters overhead, SUVs on hilltops watching you, local UFO enthusiasts, and lots of high desert scenery.
North East to Zion National Park. Incredible views.
Each of these trips would be a full day. You would need at least a week to see most of all there is to amaze you around Vegas.

 

[5.0 Coyote]

I AM GOING UP FROM s/w FLORIDA WITH ONE OTHER MUSTANG, THEN WE ARE MEETING SOME OF OUR OTHER FRIENDS THAT WENT WITH THE ACCROSS America GANG, I have no interest in the 2015 Mustang, but am looking forward to all of the other events that Ford has to offer.

 

[likeaboss]

Driving directly to Charlotte from Baltimore. I'm surprised there isn't a route coming from the north down to Charlotte. You'd think most of the east coast would go there.

 

[Grimace427]

Driving directly to Charlotte from Baltimore. I'm surprised there isn't a route coming from the north down to Charlotte. You'd think most of the east coast would go there.

I can't guarantee is be able to get out of work but if I can I'll let you and any other east coast guys know and we can make a convoy.

 

[falcongtho3]

I was thinking Bell Rocket Pack or corporate jet, but I don't have either, so I guess I'm driving.
For anyone who is registered, or considering going, first: hurry up, second: if you were judged in an MCA National and got a 1st, 2nd or 3rd (or gold, silver, or bronze) there is an additional awars you will receive in addition to the participation award that everyone who shows their car will get. If the 45th is any indication, it should be pretty nice.

 

[JohnZiraldo]

Driving directly to Charlotte from Baltimore. I'm surprised there isn't a route coming from the north down to Charlotte. You'd think most of the east coast would go there.

You are absolutely correct. There are other caravans from the NE going directly to Charlotte. One that I know of that could pass near you is organized by Jim Silverman (MCA Head Judge) out of Massachusetts, and another one is organized by DaSilva Racing out of Ontario. I believe there is another out of Erie, PA. Many Mustang clubs are also doing there own caravans directly to NC.

The MCA, GAPD, and MAA Pony Drives are going for BIG caravans that are hoping to make the journey as much fun as the destination. Unfortunately, with the economy the way it is, plus the expense involved in driving out to Oklahoma, most people from the NE and Midwest will be taking more direct routes, and still having a great time getting to the 50th.

 

[JohnZiraldo]

For anyone wanting to rent a mustang from Hertz, here's the contact info.

Niki- [email protected]

Quote Convention Number which is CV01xp0024.

This is from LA and LV so far, but she's working on Orlando as well. She has also gotten us mustangs in other markets- NYC, etc.

David S. Turnbull
[email protected]
www.ponydrive.us

 

[MikeSVTGT]

Driving my 2011 GTCS on the MAA cruise

 

[Freedom-Rider]

Driving my 2013 GT

 

[w3rkn]

North Carolina/California..?

Why those two spots, any significance..?

 

[5.0 Coyote]

N/C and Vegas are the Too meeting event areas!

 

[StangFX]

Shelby American has announced plans to host a private gala for those who will attend the Mustang 50th birthday celebrations in Las Vegas on April 18.

The event will include special tours of Shelby’s new production facility and the Shelby Heritage Center, where fans can have a closer look at the first Cobra CSX2000 and prototypes of the Shelby Series 1, Shelby GT-H, Terlingua and the Mustang GT500KR.

Tickets cost $75 each, but guest will also enjoy an assortment of food items that will be served in a multiple course meal. Those looking to attend the gala can register online here.

The Mustang 50th Anniversary celebrations, which are scheduled to commence with a huge pony drive on April 13, will also include festivities in Charlotte and Las Vegas, as well as a car cruise from Charlotte Motor Speedway to nearby Kannapolis on April 18.

The next day, Vision Event Management will host the Mustang 50th Half Marathon and 5K at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for a course run and a post-race party. Registered runners will be entered into a drawing to win a custom 2014 Shelby GTS Mustang convertible.

Finally, guests will join Ford executives, and past and present Team Mustang members for an evening banquet and awards ceremony. In Las Vegas, the festivities are being held at the Luxor Hotel and Casino, while the Charlotte banquet will take place at the the Embassy Suites Charlotte-Concord.

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/s...50th-anniversary-gala-in-las-vegas-77615.html

 

[JohnZiraldo]

There has been quite a bit of confusion about the various registrations that are available on the way to the Mustang 50th. I wanted to make sure that those of you traveling to Norman,OK or meeting up with one of the two MCA Pony Drives leaving Norman are aware of these other registrations and have a chance to get registered before the deadline on March 15.

For those wishing to join a Pony Drive from home to Norman, OK for the two day pre-party you can register with the GAPD Pony Drive here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1trs...rBxbA/viewform
Here is the map for the 7 GAPD Pony Drives to Norman, OK
http://www.ponydrive.us/data/uploads/home/routemap.jpg

Once you get to Norman, there are two events at least that you may want to attend. One is a Meet & Greet Party on the Friday and the other is a banquet on the Saturday. There are also two track events.
You can register for any of these here: http://1970mgr.org/50thBirthday/50thMain.htm .

After leaving Norman, you will be in one of the MCA Pony Drives to either LasVegas or Charlotte. You also need to register for the appropriate MCA Pony Drive here:
http://www.m50bcstore.com/pony-drive-registration.html
On this same page, you can also register for other activities once you get to your target Celebration.

Even if you are not joining any of the Pony Drives, you should check out this website for the other activities.

The $50/car charge for the MCA Pony Drives from Norman to the Celebrations will probably save you more than that amount in food and motel costs, plus provide you with access to certain activities as well as a goodie bag. You don't want to miss this registration.

Once you get to your target destination, you and your Mustang need to be registered for that Celebration for daily access to the show, and to be able to park your Mustang next to the track. Otherwise you will need to pay daily access and park your car in general parking. You will want to be sure to register here:
http://www.mustang50thbirthdaycelebr...istration.html for Charlotte or here: http://www.mustang50thbirthdaycelebr...istration.html for LasVegas.

I hope this clarifies any previous confusion and will help ensure you will have the best possible time getting to and getting the maximum enjoyment out of the Mustang 50th Celebrations.

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