UPCOMING EVENTS

March 30th Saturday 9am – Fun Run to Sunrise Highway Click for details

Fun Run to Sunrise Highway and brunch
Location: Meet with a full tank of gas at North County fair parking lot next to Black angus 296 E Via Rancho Parkway.
Time: Arrive about 9:00 am for a 9:30 am departure.
Fun Run: Our Route...South 15 - exit West Bernardo Ave turn right...and then left at my favorite Rd.. Highland Valley Road to Ramona-then onto San Isabel for a pit stop/break. Then up to Julian-continue thru Julian right on 79, left at Sunrise Hwy down to Hwy 80 where we turn RIGHT to Major’s Diner.
Lunch: Major's Diner, 28870 Old Hwy 80, Pine Valley.
Note: There is no organized run home so every man/women should fend for themselves for the way home. You are free to find your own rout home or caravan with others.
Welcome: GUESTS with PERFORMANCE FORDS - Come along and join the fun with us.
Contact: Mark Coulter call/text 619-925-9961 if you have any questions.

April 5th Friday 2pm – Board of Directors Meeting Click for details

Board of Directors Meeting
Location: ‘On the border’ restaurant at North County Fair.
Time: The meeting will start at 2pm.

April 20th Saturday 9am – Membership Meeting Click for details

Membership Meeting @ John Gerardy’s Garage
Location: Meet at John Gerardy’s Garage. Address 2414 Auto Park Way, Escondido CA 92029
Time: Arrive by 9:00 am. There will be Coffee, water, donuts in the morning.
Lunch: Burgers and trimmings will be served for lunch. Donations accepted.
Note: John will be running his Driving simulator and we will have prizes for the fastest lap times.
Welcome: GUESTS with PERFORMANCE FORDS - Come along and join the fun with us.
Contact: Glenn Koehler call/text 510-299-7306 if you have any questions.

April 27th Saturday 9am – Fun Run to Rainbow Oaks for brunch. Click for details

Fun Run to Rainbow Oaks for brunch
Location: Meet with a full tank of gas at North County fair parking lot next to Black angus 296 E Via Rancho Parkway.
Time: Arrive about 8:30 am for a 9:00 am departure.
Fun Run: Our Route...We will go north on hwy 15 and get off at Gopher Canyon Road to Circle R drive right—to Courser Canyon road left to HWY 76 West one block to Rice canyon road RIGHT and on up to Rainbow valley oaks Restaurant for Breakfast.
Return: Your choice back the same way--Rice Canyon to Cruiser Canyon south or you can take Highway 15 all the way home for a nap.
Welcome: GUESTS with PERFORMANCE FORDS - Come along and join the fun with us.
Contact: Mark Coulter call/text 619-925-9961 if you have any questions.

May 11th Saturday 9am – Membership Meeting Click for details

Membership Meeting @ Farmhouse 78 with Fun Run after
Location: Meet at the Farmhouse 78 restaurant; 30270 Ca-hwy 78 in Santa Ysabel.
Time: Arrive about at 9:00 am. Gavel drops approximately at 09:30 am.
Fun Run: Our Route...a beautiful cruise through Mesa Grande to hwy 76 west and for those of you that want to follow will take a trip up Palomar Mountain E grade then down the mountain via S grade and then home for a nap.
Welcome: GUESTS with PERFORMANCE FORDS - Come along and join the fun with us.
Contact: Mark Coulter call/text 619-925-9961 if you have any questions.

May 25th Saturday 9am – Special Event to Idyllwild Click for details

Special Event to Idyllwild and Lunch
Location: Meet with a full tank of gas at North County fair parking lot next to Black angus 296 E Via Rancho Parkway.
Time: Arrive about 8:30 am for a 9:00 am departure.
Fun Run: Our Route...north on Bear Valley Pkwy and Valley Center Road to Rincon. Right on Rt 76 to Rt 79, continuing to right on Rt 371 in Aguana. We will detour across Wilson Valley Rd to Sage Rd and on up to a right on Rt 74 in Hemet. At Mountain Center, left on Rt 243 and on up to Idlewild.
Lunch: Will be at the Lumber Mill Bar & Grill.
Note: There is no organized run home so every man/women should fend for themselves for the way home. You are free to find your own rout home or caravan with others.
Welcome: GUESTS with PERFORMANCE FORDS - Come along and join the fun with us.
Contact: Mike Miller call/text 562-754-3508 if you have any questions.Idyllwild

PAST EVENTS FROM 2024

January 12th Friday 2pm – Board of Directors Meeting Click for details

Board of Directors Meeting (BoD)
Location: ‘On the border’ restaurant at North County Fair.
Time: The meeting will start at 3pm.

January 13th Saturday 9am – General Membership Meeting Click for details

General Membership Meeting @ Mainstream Bar and Grill
Location: Meet at the Mainstream Bar and Grill; 13385 Poway rd, Poway Ca 92064; phone # 858-486-6246.
Time: Arrive approximately at 8:30 am or before. Gavel drops approximately at 09:00 am.
Fun Run: Possible run afterward—TBA. It will likely be short with some twisties but fun.
Welcome: GUESTS with PERFORMANCE FORDS - Come along and join the fun with us.
Contact: Call/text Glenn Koehler at 510-299-7306 if you have any questions.

January 21st Sunday 8am – Special Event with Lynn Parks Click for details

Special Event @ Lynn Parks (Mr. Cobra) place
Location: Meet with a full tank of gas at North County fair parking lot next to Black angus 296 E Via Rancho Parkway.
Time: Arrive approximately at 8:00 am for an 8:30 am departure.
Planned route: I15 north to the 91 west, Hwy 71 north, then I 210 west to La Canada-Flintridge. Exit Rt 2 (Angeles Crest Highway) north to Lynn Parks residence. Distance is 122 miles so we should be there between 10:30 and 11am.
Lunch: Following the tour of Lynn's place, we'll have lunch at the Hill St. Cafe, 1004 Foothill Blvd, La Canada Flintridge; it is nearby.
Note: For those that want to drive the Angeles Crest Highway, be advised that parts of the highway are closed for repairs so you can't go all the way thru to Wrightwood. You'll have to back track to La Canada to get home.
Welcome: GUESTS with PERFORMANCE FORDS - Come along and join the fun with us.
Contact: Ralph Jungk will be our fearless leader on this run. Call/text Ralph Jungk or Mark Coulter 619-924-9961 if you have any questions.

February 10th Saturday 9am – General Membership Meeting Click for details

General Membership Meeting @ Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum
Location: Meet at The Joe Martin Foundation/The Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum which is at 3190 Lionshead Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92010. Weather permitting; the meeting will be outside so bring a chair. Coffee and donuts will be provided.
Time: Arrive about at 8:30 am. Gavel drops approximately at 09:00 am.
Fun Run: Possible run afterward—TBA. It will be likely short with some twisties but fun.
Welcome: GUESTS with PERFORMANCE FORDS - Come along and join the fun with us.
Contact: call/text Glenn Koehler at 510-299-7306 if you have any questions.

February 24th Saturday 9am – Special Event with Hillbank Motors Click for details

Special Event @ Hillbank Motors
Location: Meet at the Chevron Gas Station 850 Palomar Road, Carlsbad 92008 (by the windmill). It is approximately a 1 hour drive north to Hillbank Motors, website located at 1 Whatney, Irvine,92618. After approx.
Time: Arrive about 9:00 am with a departure not before 9:30 am.
Lunch: After a 1-2 hour tour of Hillbank, lunch will be at Peppino’s Italian, website, located at 23600 Rockfield Blvd #2’s, Lake Forest, 92630 949-951-2611 at approximately 12:30 pm.
Welcome: GUESTS with PERFORMANCE FORDS - Come along and join the fun with us.
Contact: RSVP # of eaters to Glenn Koehler call/text 510-299-7306 if you have any questions.

March 2nd Saturday 9am – Fun Run to Palomar Mountain Click for details

Fun Run to Palomar Mountain
Location: Meet with a full tank of gas at North County fair parking lot next to Black angus 296 E Via Rancho Parkway.
Time: Arrive about 8:30 am for a 9:00 am departure.
Fun Run: Our Route...78 east thru Ramona and the Old Julian Highway then stop in Santa Isabel (Dudley’s) for a quick break. We will then go north on 79 and turn LEFT at Mesa Grande Rd to Hwy 76 West to Palomar Mountain.
Lunch: Lake Henshaw Resort for lunch.
Welcome: GUESTS with PERFORMANCE FORDS - Come along and join the fun with us.
Contact: Mark Coulter call/text 619-925-9961 if you have any questions.

March 16th Saturday 9am – Membership Meeting Click for details

Membership Meeting @ JBA
Location: Meet at JBA’s; Address 5675 Kearney Villa Rd. San Diego. Phone 858-495-3395. website. This will also be our Club picture so park your polished up Shelby or Cobra. Coffee and donuts will be provided.
Time: Arrive about 9:00 am. Gavel drops approximately at 09:30 am for meeting.
Fun Run: Possible run afterward—TBA. It will likely be short with some twisties but fun.
Welcome: GUESTS with PERFORMANCE FORDS - Come along and join the fun with us.
Contact: Glenn Koehler call/text 510-299-7306 if you have any questions.

PAST EVENTS FROM 2023

January 6th Friday 2pm – Board of Directors meeting Click for details

meeting at On the boarder restaurant in north county fair. 2pm

January 14th Saturday – Membership meeting Click for details

is being held at John Gerardys garage 9am 2414 Auto Park Way, EscondidoNew ca 92029 There will be Coffee,water,donuts and burgers. John will be running his Driving simulator and we will have prizes for the fastest lap times. Any questions call or email Mark at 619-925-9961 or email markcoulter427@gmail.com

January 28th Saturday – Run to Majors Dinner Click for details

Meet with a full tank 9:00 am North Couty Fair for a 9:30 Departure. Will take 15 south exit Pomerado rd newly paved Highland Valley Road East to Ramona, Old Julian Hwy to Santa Isabel (Dudleys) for a pitstop Cinnamon role, then onto Julian-take State route 1 Sunrise hwy down to HWY 80 Right to Majors dinner on right for Breakfast. Then our route home will be via 8 west then 79 mprt back thru Julian and home for a nap.

February 11th Saturday – Membership meeting Randy Nelsons garage Click for details

Meeting at Randy Nelsons garage MDR Racing 701 S Andreasen Dr Suite A. Escondido ca 92029. Randy is a welder/fabricator. Randy holds several world records for the fastest Electric motor cycle,fastest car up to 3000 CC. He will show us his current build of a 1900 HP car with 2 motorcycle engines running off turbos,alchohol,and nitrous. He hopes to break the world land speed record with it this upcoming August on the Bonneville salt flats. Randy's place is just around the corner from John Gerardy's place.

February 25th Saturday – Run Rainbow Oaks restaurant - 760-723-2279/ then run to Deluz-- Click for details

Meet at North County Fair (Full tank of petrol) in front of Black Angus restaurant at 9am for a 9:30 departure. North hwy 15-get off at Gopher Canyon rd, left at 395 then right at Circle R drive. Right at west Liac rd theh LEFT at Liac rd, Left Courser Canyon rd to hwy 76. Left at 76 Right at Rice canyon rd to 8th st LEFT-1st right then left at 5th st to Rainbow Valley Oaks restaurant on left. They after breakfast 15 north to Rancho Cal Rd LEFT. Follow to De Luz Rd left - follow into Fallbrook where you take a Right at Kalmia then emediate LEFT at South Mission RD and follow that to HWY 15 south and home for a Nap.

March 11th Saturday – Tom Malloy Museum (Corona) Click for details

Meet at North County Fair accross from Black Angus at 8am for a 8:30 departure time. Drive north hwy 15 to Corona to Tom Malloy Foundation. Tour his museum of Indy cars from the 30's and up. This is a awesome museum-plenty of cars to drool over.We will head back around 11:30 or 12:00 for lunch at Rainbow Oaks restaurant 760-723-2279 - 4815 5th st. Rainbow Ca. From 15 south you take the 79 south exit to Rainbow Valley Blvd right to 5th street right--Restaurant is on the left. Any questions call Steve McKay 858-774-2800

March 25th Saturday – Membership meeting JBA Speed shop Click for details

This will also be our Club picture so park your polished up snake in front of JBA-bring your wifes also so they can add spark to the photo. Bring your Cobra Saturday morning 9am to 10:30 and then a short run afterwards out toward Ramona and back thru Highland Valley Road or maybe even out to Dudleys then back.

April 8th Saturday – Ride to desert bloom Click for details

Unfortunately the Cruise to Allen Grants new place in Palm Desert had to be cancelled. Instead we are going to see the amazing desert bloom from all this rain. Meet at North County Fair next to Black Angus restaurant at 9am for a 9:30 dept time. Will go right left right left right left. Or more simple follow me out hwy 78 East to SR2 or otherwise called Sweeny Pass Rd RIGHT to hwy 8 where we have lunch and gas up at Lazy Lizard lounge 1194 n Imperial hwy. Google Maps

April 22nd Saturday – Membership meeting/Ride to Rainbow Valley Oaks for breakfast Click for details

Meet at North County fair at 8:30 for a 9:00 depart. Full tank of gas required. We will go north on hwy 15 and get off at Gopher Canyon Road to Circle R drive right—to Courser Canyon road left to HWY 76 West one block to Rice canyon road RIGHT and on up to Rainbow valley oaks Restaurant for Breakfast. Then we will return the exact same way--Rice Canyon to Cruiser Canyon south and then home for a nap.

May 6th Saturday – Superformance/ Segarstrom/lunch Click for details

With a full tank of gas,rendezvous at 9:00 am at the Chevron Gas Station 850 Palomar Road, Carlsbad 92008 (by the windmill) With a departure time 9:30. for approx 1 hour drive north hwy 5 amd get off at BAKE PKWY turn right then RIGHT on Rockfield BLVD then Left at Whatney—n right to Hillbank Motors, https://www.hillbankusa.com/vehicles Located at 1 Whatney, Irvine 92618. you can visit Superformance as well as Segarstrom Museum which is next door. Then meet for lunch 12:30 at Taqueria De Anda-Grill 23642 Rockfield blvd Suite 501 Lake Forest 949-305-0068

May 20th Saturday – Membership meeting/breakfast Click for details

8:30 - gavel drops at 9am Mainstream bar and grill. 13385 Poway rd, Poway Ca 92064 . Fun afterward 67 east to Old Julian hwy-Dudleys-then Mesa Grande to Palomar mtn and then home for a nap. Call Mark or text me for any questions. 619-925-9961 Google Maps

May 26th Friday – Board of Directors meeting Click for details

On the border at North County Fair 3pm. For all who want to joint us to talk about future events and the car show.

June 10th Saturday – Cruise and Lunch in Idlewild Click for details

Meet with a full tank at 8:30 at North County Fair, across from the Black Angus. Cruise will start at 9:00 am and travel north on Bear Valley Pkwy and Valley Center Road to Rincon. Right on Rt 76 to Rt 79, continuing to right on Rt 371 in Aguana. We will detour across Wilson Valley Rd to Sage Rd and on up to a right on Rt 74 in Hemet. At Mountain Center, left on Rt 243 and on up to Idlewild and the Lumber Mill Bar & Grill for lunch. Every man for himself on the way home. If you have any questions, contact Mike Miller, 562-754-3508.

June 24th Saturday – All Things Carroll Shelby Car Show - Canceled Click for details
June 24th Saturday – Its only yesterday (Museum) Click for details

Meet at Its only yesterday museum 9am to visit this great museum. I have only heard about it. 10343 roselle st San Diego 92121 Sorrento valley area. Call Steve McKay if you have any questions 858-774-2800

July 1st Saturday – Membership Meeting Click for details

This month’s General Membership Meeting is going to be held at John Gerardy’s Studio, 2414 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA, 92029. Saturday from 9:00 – 10:00 There will be Coffee, water, juices, donuts… donations accepted. John will be running his Driving simulator that accurately puts you in several local road courses! Following the simulator experience we will be cooking up some Burgers & Dogs! If you have some items you would like to bring up please let Mark Coulter know about it Markcoulter427@gmail.com

July 8th Saturday – Run to Altisima winery in Temecula Click for details

Meet at Same place north county fair 9:30 for a 10am depart up 15 north to Gopher canyon rd right/ LEFT at old hwy 395 / RIGHT on circle r drive to Lilac rd left / Coursor canyon rd left to hwy 76. One block west to Rice canyon road Right and follow up to Pechanga pkwy Left to Hwy 76 East. Anza take a left then RIGHT on De Portola rd. up on the left just past Fazeli WInery 37440 De Portola rd for wine tasting and lunch. They do have good burgers and coffee for those who dont drink.

August 12th Saturday – Membership meeting/Rainbow oaks Click for details

Meet at North County Fair (Full tank of petrol) in front of Black Angus restaurant at 9am for a 9:30 departure. North hwy 15-get off at Gopher Canyon rd, left at 395 then right at Circle R drive. Right at west Liac rd theh LEFT at Liac rd, Left Courser Canyon rd to hwy 76. Left at 76 Right at Rice canyon rd to 8th st LEFT-1st right then left at 5th st to Rainbow Valley Oaks restaurant on left for our monthly meeting and breakfast. Everybody in the club is welcome - bring a friend-see you then.

September 1st Friday – Cruisin' Grand Click for details

Shelby Pantera night at Cruizin Grand Escondido. We will be parked South side Grand ave on Broadway. Show up around 4pm. Trophy will be given out for best Shelby. Contact Mark Coulter at MarkCoulter427@gmail.com for any questions

September 16th Saturday – Membership Meeting Click for details

This coming Saturday the 16th meet at the Farmhouse 78 restaurant 30270 Ca-hwy 78 in Santa Ysabel 9:30 am for breakfast and meeting. Then we will take a beautiful cruise through Mesa Grande to hwy 76 west and for those of you that want to follow will take a trip up Palomar Mountain E grade then down the mountain via S grade and then home for a nap.

October 7th Saturday – All Things Carroll Shelby Car Show Click for details

The 2023 All Things Carroll Shelby Car Show is back on see here for more information

October 28st Saturday – Membership meeting Click for details

Membership meeting at John Bessy's garage. 9am Saturday October 21st 347 State st in Escondido - Park around back 760-470-9885. Guest speaker is Ted Sutton. Ted installed the first 427 into a Cobra. He has some great stories about him and Carroll working together.

November 11th Saturday – Drive through Santa Isabel Click for details

Meet this Saturday at North County fair parking lot by Black Angus at 9am with a full tank of gas. We will leave at 9:30 and head out thru Highland Valley Road thru Ramona - thru Old Julian hwy and stop at Santa Isabel for breakfast at the Farmhouse 78. Then hit the road thru Mesa Grande and up to palomar mtn and down the G grade and home for a nap- and then over to my house for a sanding party on the coupe--so bring all your 80 grit sand paper and a full tube of elbow grease--JK :)

December 2nd Saturday – Alan Grant Click for details

Meet with a full tank of gas at north county fair 8:30 for a 9oclock departure to palm desert to visit Alan Grant and his new place. Alan combined his garage with his museum in a new bigger location.Don't miss this opportunity of a lifetime. Alan has the most wins in a Cobra over anybody else- on top of that he is just a real nice guy!! Weather should be good ?? We're going rain or shine

December 9th Saturday – Christmas Party Click for details

Hello all, We have decided to go ahead with having a Christmas Party for the club. It will again be at Les Werlings Race Shop at 2892 S. Santa Fe Avenue, San Marcos Ca. 92069 from 11:00am until 3:00pm. PLEASE R.S.V.P. AS SOON AS POSSIBLE so we know how much food and drinks to have on hand. Cost is $20.00 per person and you can mail it to Julie Coulter 1991 Trousdale Place, Escondido Ca. 92029 or bring it with you to the party. Also we will be doing the gift exchange again so please bring a gift ($25.00 value) and if you can an unwrapped gift for the Toys for Tots. We will have a short meeting followed by lunch then the changing of officers and finally the gift exchange. . Hope to see you there. Flyer