PORT ANGELES — The North Olympic Mustang Club has added a new dimension to its annual car show.
The club is hosting the regions first ever Mustang “pony trail” cruise Saturday, followed by the 27th annual Participants Choice Show N’ Shine on Sunday.
The pony trail begins at Price Ford Lincoln Mercury, 1527 E. Front St., in Port Angeles at 11 a.m.
“We’ve never done a pony trail,” said Marv Fowler, North Olympic Mustang Car Club founder and president.
“Basically, it’s a cruise.”
Tentative route
The tentative plan is to head to Marymere Falls at Lake Crescent, turn back to a scenic overlook along Hurricane Ridge Road and continue east to John Wayne Marina near Sequim. The route is subject to change.
“It’s going to be weather-dependent,” said Duane Benedict, North Olympic Mustang Club member.
“Everybody’s kind of on their own time.”
A barbecue will be held after the pony trail at 5 p.m. at Price Ford in Port Angeles.
Car clubs from around the country stage Mustang pony trails, including several in the Northwest. Fowler said Seattle’s pony trail in July is the largest such cruise in the nation.
“We want to follow their suit,” he said.
Fowler will be driving a silver and black, limited edition 2008 Shelby Super Snake. The 720-horsepower car was No. 81 in a 1,000-car series.
“It has that mean look to it,” he said.
“It looks like it’s ready to pounce.”
Carroll Shelby International Inc., a renowned manufacturer of performance cars and accessories, upgrades the body, interior, performance and handling of Mustangs like Fowler’s through a partnership with Ford.
Sunday’s show
Sunday’s Show N’ Shine will be at the Gateway Transit Center at the corner of Front and Lincoln streets in Port Angeles.
Registration for the car show begins at 9 a.m. The public is invited to view cars and swap stories with fellow motor enthusiasts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The entry fee for the car show is $20 at the gate. Trophies will be awarded in more than 32 classes for first, second and third place. Additional trophies and raffle prizes will be awarded.
Ford Mustangs and Mercury Cougars will be featured. There will also be non-Mustang Ford vehicles and non-Ford vehicles on site.
Many of the drivers are from car clubs in Olympia, Seattle and Kitsap County. Two of the cars entered are from Idaho.
Organizers are hoping to exceed last year’s turnout of 140 cars.
“We are way ahead of last year’s preregistration numbers,” Benedict said.
There is enough space at the Gateway for 230 cars, and Fowler said he’s worried there may not be room.
“It’s going to be a pretty nice show,” Fowler said.
For more information, visit www.northolympic mustangs.com.
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