-- Tucson Roadsters --

Sky and Solstice Club

Coffee and Ice Cream Social

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010, 6:30PM to 7:30PM

Love is in the air . . . Bring your roadster! 

Third Wednesday evening of each month.

StarBucks and Cold Stone Creamery in the Target Shopping Center, west parking lot
Harrison and Old Spanish Trail Roads

Saturday, February 6th, 2010, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Picacho Peak State Park, Picacho, AZ  

Google/Maps of "where it's at"

Mark your calendars for the Valentines Day, Roadster Be Mine Picnic. Chart your course for the center of all that is Arizona. Picacho Peak State Park is located near mile marker 219 off the Interstate 10 about half way between Tucson and Phoenix.

Bring your Valentine and your roadster for a wonderful drive through the wilds of Arizona. This is a "pot-luck" event. Plan on bringing a serving size for four (4) of your favorite foods. Water is a must. Your Frisbee, sunscreen, hat, good walking shoes, camera, and whatever are required. Juanis will have the paper goods, tableware, table cloths and that "famous senior citizen entertainment item" --- The Arizona Highway's Jigsaw Puzzle.

Last year's picnic photos are in the TucsonRoadsters' photo gallery

New hiway reconstruction of the I-10, Exit 219, bridges has been completed. Hiway maintenance continue so follow the detour signs; it's like a giant slalom of orange traffic cones.

The Picacho Peak State Park requires a daily fee for your car. The directions to the picnic table will be with the park ranger at front entry to the park.

RSVP on the List so we know you will be there.

Historic District - Allen Street - Tombstone, AZ
Duel in the Dust, Roadster Reunion, IV 

This meet just gets bigger every year with cars coming from Arizona, New Mexico, California, Nevada, maybe Utah, Oklahoma and Colorado!  If you're wondering if it is worth the trip, take a look at the photos from 2008...you will sign up immediately.

T-SHIRTS & BANDANAS: Phil and Debbie are creating t-shirts again this year, plus bandanas, but you MUST pre-order.  T-shirts are $18 for mens, and $22 for womens fitted, and bandanas are $5. Send an email to debbie at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and she will send you a paypal invoice.

ACCOMMODATIONS: The Trail Rider's Inn (13 N 7th St, 520-457-3573) will serve as HQ for the event, but it was sold out a year ago.  However, below are some hotels that are still avaiiable -- those with an asterisk are within staggering distance of town and the Trail Riders Inn.

• *Bella Union Adobe Lodge, 505 E. Fremont St, 520-457-2241
• *Crazy Annie's Bordello, 95 S 10th St, 520-457-3847, $75/nt (1 avail as of 11/1)
• *Tombstone Bordello, 101 W Allen St, 520-457-2394, $79/nt
• *Tombstone Sagebrush Inn, 4th & Bruce, 520-457-2311, $109-119/nt (3 avail 11/1)
• Holiday Inn Express (1 mi), 580 Randolph Way, 520-457-9507, $109/nt (12 avail 11/1)
• Best Western (1 mi), 801 N Hwy 80 West, 877-652-6772, $98/nt (12 avail as of 11/1)
• *Larian Motel - 410 E. Fremont St, 520-457-2272 (SOLD OUT)
• *Tombstone Motel, 502 E. Fremont Street, 520-457-3478 (SOLD OUT)

FRI 11/13 - ARRIVAL - Many folks will arrive on November 13th, Friday afternoon. If you are arriving after 7:00PM, please let your hotel know (many of the smaller motels do NOT have evening staff, so they will leave your key for you).  When you arrive, explore the town on your own.  Discover Big Nose Kate's and the Crystal Palace.  Have your pictures taken in western wear at Sadie Jo's Old west Photo Studio.  Relax, meet old friend and make some new ones.  The Clanton's will be in town this weekend as it is their annual pilgrimage to Tombstone as well, and their events are open to everyone, so click here for the Clanton Gang schedule.

FRI 11/13 6:30 PM - DINNER - We will be dining on the patio of the Six Gun City restaurant.  They are excited to have us join them at 6:30 Friday evening.  Separate checks are not a problem.  Be sure to come hungry!!  We will be delivering the 2009 Tombstone T-shirts at dinner.

SAT 11/14 8A-12N - CAR SHOW - Saturday morning will dawn early as we plan to park our cars on the street at 8:00AM.  Cars will be judged and awards given at High Noon.

SAT 11/14 1:00PM - Saturday lunch is on your own.  Continue to explore Tombstone, or take a drive out to Kartchner Caverns.  Last year the group toured the Rotunda/Throne Room.  If you did not have the opportunity to go, it is an absolutely stunning, living cave that is well worth the time and money.  For the Rotunda tour it will cost $18.95 per person with the Big Room Tour costing $22.95.  Please call the park at (520)586-2283 to make your reservation.  If you choose to "hang out" in the Tombstone area, you might  check into the Fairbank Ghost town located at 2679 N. Old Fairbank Road at Hwy 82 eight miles west of Tombstone.  Perhaps you would enjoy a trip to the Boothill Graveyard to look at all of the old tombstone still there.  The OK Corral has "The Main Event" at 3rd street and Allen.  This will show the gunfight at the OK Corral from the Clanton's perspective. Tombstone Courthouse Historic Park might be a nice way to while away the hours for a minimal fee of $4.00.  The Tombstone Epitaph Museum or the Bird Cage Theater Museum are also delightful alternatives for the afternoon.

Tombstone Courthouse Historic Park might be a nice way to while away the hours for a minimal fee of $4.00.  The Tombstone Epitaph Museum or the Bird Cage Theater Museum are also delightful alternatives for the afternoon.

SAT 11/14 6:00PM - DINNER - We will be having our traditional Tombstone BBQ at the Trail Riders Inn Saturday night beginning at 6:00PM.  The cost is $10.00 per person.  There is always plenty to eat, so come hungry!  Be sure to find Debbie at the car show to pay for your meal.

SAT 11/14 10:30 PM - GHOST WALK - Terry "Ike" Clanton is co-hosting a Ghostwalk with psychic Vickie Flanders at 10:30PM.  They are meeting in front of the Bird Cage Museum.  Bring your cameras and be ready to go "orb" hunting.  (note from Rich, I do NOT see this on the Clanton Gang schedule as of 10/31).

SUN 11/15 10:00 AM - BREAKFAST - We will gather at the Longhorn Restaurant at 10:00AM for our Happy Trails breakfast.  We have the back room reserved and they are looking forward to our visit again this year.  After breakfast we will be parting ways, so as always, have a safe and uneventful trip home.....Happy Trails!!!

RSVP on the TucsonRoadsters Site

RSVP on the Phoenix Sky-Sol Site

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24 Oct, CopperState Fly/Drive-IN

Venture to Casa Grande, AZ, Municipal Airport on the week of October 24th, 2009, to see all things old and antique. Things that sail, that fly, that drive, that walk, that peddle, that tow, and that follow entries in the annual Copper State Fly-IN.

http://copperstate.org

This is a wonderful, living collection of all things antique through modern in the aviation world. A delight for anyone in the center of Arizona that appreciates fine flying and driving machines of the last hundred years.

The TucsonRoadsters will voyage to the mecca of remarkable machinery on Saturday, October 24th, to catch the sights. Plan on joining Juanis, et. al., at Starbuck's on N Country Club and East Speedway, Tucson, at 8:00Am. Departure at 8:30 along a route that follows west on I-10 to the Casa Grande Municipal Airport (KCGZ) in Casa Grande, AZ.

The Roadsters plan to arrive at the show around 10:00AM and enjoy the warmth of the day and show highlights. See the Saturday event and airshow schedule. Lunch and beverages are available on the field that day. The festivities conclude at 5:00PM; however, one could wear themselves out looking at every little thing at this living gallery of the air. To that end, the Roadsters will return to Tucson sometime in the middle afternoon.

Since your Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky will be a collectible item someday, this would be an excellent opportunity to view the unique, rare, and beautiful collectors' vehicles that travel the air, water, and land of Arizona.

RSVP to the list or be left in the propwash.

This edition of the Tucson Roadsters' Picnic on Mt Lemmon was a hit.Two catsup and mustard roadsters appeared at the Babat Daug scenic vista with picnic ware in tow. Three attended in spirit as the rain clouds threatened the early afternoon picnic activities.

Across the meadow and throught the woods these persistent roadsters continued in search of the "perfect picnic table." Near the top of the mountain adjacent to Sykes Nobb, they found the best table at the Box Elder Picnic Area. Complete with an extraordinary view of Reddington in the San Pedro River Valley and the Galiuro Mountain Range.

The afternoon was sunny and cool among the pines. The picnic menu included an assortment of sandwiches, varieties of trail mixes, and fruits. A wonderful drive and a nice retreat from the summer heat in Tucson. Ummm, next roadster Picnic . . . .  

Summer Sky and Solstice

 -- Breakfast Tour -- 2009 -- Southern AZ

       and Review . . .

Woo Hoo!!! "The Count Down is 'ON' . . . " till the 4^th annual North American Solstice & SKY Meet! GMR had the opportunity to attend an all hands meeting with the event organizers this past weekend at the Omni Resort In Denver, CO and I will tell you that this event is going to really set the bar!

Please RSVP here so that we can account for GMR Members who wil be attending.

If you need more information on this years 4^th annual North American Solstice & SKY Meet please visit there web site at NASSM2009.

No Fooling.

2nd Annual Roadster Gathering for Dinner

Join Juanis and friends at the El Corral Restaurant on Wednesday, April 1st 2009, for a steak and all the fixings.
Cocktails about 6:30 and dinner with your roadster friends about 7:00 PM.

El Corral Restaurant www.elcorraltucson.com 2201 E River Rd Tucson, AZ 85718 (520) 299-6092 Get directions  21 reviews and more » Open Mon-Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri-Sun 4:30pm-10pm

See you on the front steps of the restaurant and we can celebrate the "snow bird" departure.

Note: Last year you turkeys thought this was a cruel April Fool's joke. Well, this year you can just go hungry.

/s/ Juanis

Saturday, February 7th, 2009, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Picacho Peak State Park, Picacho, AZ  

Google/Maps of "where it's at"

Mark your calendars for the Valentines Day, Roadster Be Mine Picnic. Chart your course for the center of all that is Arizona. Picacho Peak State Park is located near mile marker 219 off the Interstate 10 about half way between Tucson and Phoenix.

Bring your Valentine and your roadster for a wonderful drive through the wilds of Arizona. This is a "pot-luck" event. Plan on bringing a serving size for four (4) of your favorite foods. Water is a must. Your Frisbee, sunscreen, hat, good walking shoes, camera, and whatever are required. Juanis will have the paper goods, tableware, table cloths and that "famous senior citizen entertainment item" --- The Arizona Highway's Jigsaw Puzzle.

Last year's picnic photos are in the TucsonRoadsters' photo gallery

New hiway reconstruction of the I-10, Exit 219, bridges will be a headache. Follow the detour signs; it's like a giant slalom of orange traffic cones.

The Picacho Peak State Park requires a daily fee for your car. The directions to the picnic table will be with the park ranger at front entry to the park.

Roadsters in Tubac Today -

Three fabulous roadsters are traveling to Tubac, AZ to join the Santa Cruz Valley Car Nuts, Classic Car Show.

The 15th Annual Collector Car Show at Tubac Golf Resort will feature approximately 500 vehicles, including anything one can put on wheels. This year's activity is a "no rain date" event. And looking at the forecast this Thursday evening---the conditions should be sunny and bright on Saturday. However, Juanis thinks driving conditions could be good weather for ducks. Anyway, the show "must go on" and the show cars will populate the Tubac Golf and Resort driving range come "rain or shine."

All net proceeds from this event support automotive and technology scholarships and the graduation night activities at Sahuarita High School, including the ever popular "Car Give-Away."

Right now, Rando67, Love2Fly, and Juanis plan to join the caravan of classic 'mobiles on I-19 for a great day of fun. Join us and see all that a roadster nut could become.

Some of the our pictures will be in the club photo gallery.