Impressive: Mustangs Across America 45th Anniversary cruise reaches 400 entries

[David Burkart]

The task of rallying across the country, from Nevada to Alabama, is not slight. But then, neither is sustaining an automotive legacy for over four decades. So, it’s no surprise that the event officially celebrating that milestone has already pre-registered over 400 participants.

The approach of the Mustangs Across America 45th Anniversary Drive in April has been exciting the global network of Ford Mustang enthusiasts, so much, it seems, that the event organizers have decided to cap the number of registrations at 500.

“This year’s event will be historic if not record-setting on a national level,” says event coordinator Sam Haymart. “We are in talks with the Guinness Records organization to see if this will qualify to set an official record.”

With participants from nearly every state and over a dozen foreign countries, this year’s run The dates for the Mustangs Across America 45th Anniversary Drive are April 11th - 15th 009. The MCA 45h Anniversary Bash in Birmingham takes place from April 17th - 19th, 2009. More information on the event and registration can be found at Mustangs Across America

Check out the full event schedule in the reply below.

[David Burkart]

Friday, 4/10/2009: Kick-off and Welcome Reception - Las Vegas, NV

Saturday, 4/11/2009: Las Vegas, NV to Holbrook, AZ

• Lunch Stop: Seligman, AZ
• Side Trip: Route 66

Sunday, 4/12/2009: Holbrook, AZ to Santa Rosa, NM

• Lunch Stop: Albuquerque, NM
• Side Trip: Santa Fe, NM

Monday, 4/13/2009: Santa Rosa, NM to Mustang, OK

• Lunch Stop: Amarillo, TX
• Side Trip: Route 66 Museum, Clinton, OK

Tuesday, 4/14/2009: Mustang, OK to Shreveport/Bossier City, LA

• Lunch Stop: Dallas, TX

Wednesday, 4/15/2009: Shreveport/Bossier City, LA to Birmingham, AL

• Lunch Stop: Jackson, MS