Mustangs Across America 45th Anniversary Drive Hits 100 Entries In First Week

04-22-08: The Mustangs Across America cross-country convoy drive to celebrate the 45th Anniversary of the Mustang next year opened registration on April 17th, 2008. In just five days the event has already garnered 100 registered participants from all over the world. Representing over 18 states and 5 countries, the early entrants represent a tidal wave of enthusiasm for the Mustang that is sure to make the 45th Birthday Celebration a big one.

The organized convoy drive will begin in Las Vegas, NV on April 11th and makes a five-day trek across America to Birmingham, AL for the Mustang Club Of America's big Mustang 45th Anniversary Show at Barber Motorsports Park. The show takes place from April 17-19, 2009. The Mustangs Across America drive has become a tradition for the big five-year anniversaries, starting their first cross country adventure in 1994 for the 30th Anniversary and organizing many drives since then.

Participants for the Mustangs Across America 45th Anniversary Drive have entered from as far away as Australia, Sweden, The Netherlands and Canada. A large group of 20+ enthusiasts have already registered from Australia in 2009 and will be renting Mustangs for the drive. Some will be shipping their cars via container ship to make the drive as well. "We have always had a strong contingent from Australia, but 2009 is looking like a major record for their participation", says Sam Haymart, MAA Event Coordinator. "They bring a level of enthusiasm to our event that really takes us over the top". ►Full Story

What are Mustangs Across America drives all about?

The historic Mustangs Across America 40th Anniversary Drive in 2004 was documented well by a video production crew and later aired on the Discovery/Travel Channel in the form of a one hour documentary. If you ever wondered that Mustangs Across America is really about, take some time and watch!

Part 1 - Mustangs Across America 40th Anniversary Drive

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