2014 Drive from Vegas to Charlotte

[GoofNOff]

I'd be willing to cross the USA twice like I did for the 40th! I agree with Richard though about logistics. We'd need to let the hotels know we're coming and if it isn't an official MAA event(can't step on Sam's toes), we'll need to come up with an something to reserve rooms and possibly get discounts for the event. Also, MAA drives are supported by local Clubs along the route greeting us along the way. It'll be hard to do anything without their support as well. Also, local law enforcement may need a heads up considering how many folks would like join in along the way. Because of this, I really hope Sam will be able to come up with something that can possibly make us all happy and might even be supported by the MCA and Ford as well. Hoping something will come up between now and April 2014...

[2yellowstangs]

We're up for a drive from Vegas to Charolette. Give us a date, time location meet in Vegas, and We're there. The 04 trip was so much fun for us, from Fl. to Vegas and then on to B'ham. We meant so many people, new friends, and it was a trip of a life time for me. Some fellow local "stangers" heard of all the fun we had and decided to join in the 50th with us. Also, my daughter and 3 Grandkids wanted to join in too for the 50th. What a learning expirence for the kids to see the Ol' U.S. of A.
I for one will be heartbroken if MAA doesn't do "some" kind of drive. We all where looking forward to a drive.

[MustangOne]

Let me state for the record that this thread is a discussion among people about an idea, not an official Mustangs Across America statement for an event.

While I love to watch these discussions, I want to make sure newbies that come upon this thread do not take this to be an official announcement or discussion about a planned event.

At this time Mustangs Across America is NOT planning a 50th Anniversary drive to any MCA Show and has not yet announced what and where a 50th Annivsersary Drive will be.

Carry on :)

[jeremyfd]

There must be several people around like me who have been planning shipping our Mustangs to the USA from our different countries for the drive; in my case the UK. So for my part I'm watching this forum and am prepared to hitch myself to a group that's going to be doing something if the MAA drive eventually fails to happen.
Thanks everyone.

In 2009 a group of about 7-8 cars stuck together all the way to Birmingham from Vegas. We all talked today after the announcement and we will be meeting at Shelby in Vegas and running to Charlotte over 5 days, 440 miles a day.

I asked Mustang One to reconsider canceling this great event. We are going to make the run in my 1968 GT500 KR convertible regardless of whether its official or not along with several other cars. My guess is we will have a big crew up for doung this, lets make it happen. Anyone else interested??

[gofastguy]

We , like everyone else, were/are looking forward to the 50th drive. If an official MAA event is not to be, we would certainly be open to joining a group of like-minded travellers.

[2yellowstangs]

I would prefer to travel with MAA "IF" there is a drive. For now lets wait and see what the powers to be decide on the what happens. Its safe to say that another 10-12 months will pass before anything "FINAL" is decided for 2014.

But "talking' about doing a drive on our own is something to ponder. Heck, I've already map quest a route from Vegas to Charolette, planned my layovers, lunches and site seeing stops. Yep, I have no life, Don't get out very much, and just plain bored sometimes, ;-).

[White05GT]

Since I'm only about 6 hours from Charlotte it's not much of a cruise. Really want to go out west again so I'm definately up for it. Maybe it will be a week or month long celebration for the 50th.

[tony289k]

Hi There,

I travelled from Australia for the 45th MAA in 2009. Had a fantastic time and so did my wife. Planning to come again for the 50th with an old friend of mine. If all goes sour and there is no MAA official run, then I would still be interested in a Vegas to Charlotte run. I am sure that either way we will have a blast and meet alot of terrific people along the way.

Cheers,
Tony

[bigdaddy]

Hey all

Big Daddy here

I too would love a drive from Vegas to Charlotte. As with all of you, I am waiting patiently for MCA to realize their mistake and correct the event schedule. If that is not in the books I am in the early stages of trip planning to go back east. If there is enough interest I will go to Charlotte. If not I will go to my back up plan. I am planning on doing all of Rt. 66 from Jackson Blvd (Chicago) to Olympic Blvd and Lincoln (Santa Monica). I do not yet know how long it will take. I am currently doing research as to the attractions I really want to see. I will not have a set schedule per say but I will have a loose daily plan of what I would like to accomplish. Since I do not have a 4 wheel drive Mustang or exemption from the law I realize it is impossible do "every" bit but I do plan on doing at least 95%. Since I am retired I do not have a time frame I will forward my mail to my daughter and pay all my bills on line. With that said, I hope to make a trip to Charlotte, either official of unofficial, with my MAA family before I begin my Rt. 66 adventure.

[PAUL GEMELLARO]

I would be very interested in doing the Route 66 trip with you. Will have to see how complicated life is for me at that time. I definitely want to be part of the trip to Charlotte. Its my plan to get my 65 2+2 GT running by then and drive it to the 50th the good Lord willing !