Moving to tucson az.
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Drifting
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Moving to tucson az.
I am moving to Tucson in early Nov. I will not be bringing my vette at first as I am having some mods completed in Denver and will be returning to trailer it down in a couple months. I was wanting any Corvette/Car club info and also any info on any regular car cruises... THANKS
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I am moving to Tucson in early Nov. I will not be bringing my vette at first as I am having some mods completed in Denver and will be returning to trailer it down in a couple months. I was wanting any Corvette/Car club info and also any info on any regular car cruises... THANKS
My fav to hang with is A.C.E. or Arizona Corvette Enthusiasts,good peeps who like to have a good time.
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Can't help you with the car club info, but good luck with the move. 
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Regular car crusie in Scottsdale at the Pavillions Shopping area. Happens EVERY Saturday evening....
For more info, Click ===> HERE
I've made it there twice and it really is big and very cool....
For more info, Click ===> HERE
I've made it there twice and it really is big and very cool....
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Suggest going to the Southwest section of the forum, Arizona Happenings and see what's available.
The Pavillions is a great venue, however from Tucson, could be a 2 hr drive one way.
One last option, just google Arizona Corvette Car Clubs & it should list all in the state. Tucson has several clubs & Phoenix obviously has more.
When you get to town, PM me or e-mail if I can help more, mfrancis8@***.net.
The Pavillions is a great venue, however from Tucson, could be a 2 hr drive one way.
One last option, just google Arizona Corvette Car Clubs & it should list all in the state. Tucson has several clubs & Phoenix obviously has more.
When you get to town, PM me or e-mail if I can help more, mfrancis8@***.net.
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I have lived in Tucson for 28 years and there are lots of car events and nearly year around.
This one is big and held about twice a month and great food and fun also:
http://www.littleanthonysdiner.com/50s_car_show.htm
Here is a link to a ton of car stuff to do in Tucson and all over the state:
http://www.cruisinarizona.com/carshows.html
Here is another large annual Corvette event held in Tombstone, Arizona about 80 miles from Tucson every October. I was there a couple of weeks ago and I go every year. There will be hundreds of Vettes from all over the Southwest there.
Next year it will be held on October 5-6-7-8-9, 2011:
http://www.corvettesandghostriders.com/
This one is big and held about twice a month and great food and fun also:
http://www.littleanthonysdiner.com/50s_car_show.htm
Here is a link to a ton of car stuff to do in Tucson and all over the state:
http://www.cruisinarizona.com/carshows.html
Here is another large annual Corvette event held in Tombstone, Arizona about 80 miles from Tucson every October. I was there a couple of weeks ago and I go every year. There will be hundreds of Vettes from all over the Southwest there.
Next year it will be held on October 5-6-7-8-9, 2011:
http://www.corvettesandghostriders.com/
Last edited by RJRSW; Oct 25, 2010 at 01:16 PM. Reason: Added Tombstone link
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You might want to look at this link from a recent ABC News article that ranked the states with the best to the worst and the higher the number the worse the driver's are.
Arizona ranked 17th
California ranked almost the worst at 48th with only New York, New Jersey and Washington, D.C. having worse drivers than California.
http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/states-...0790148&page=3
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You might want to look at this link from a recent ABC News article that ranked the states with the best to the worst and the higher the number the worse the driver's are.
Arizona ranked 17th
California ranked almost the worst at 48th with only New York, New Jersey and Washington, D.C. having worse drivers than California.
http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/states-...0790148&page=3
Good luck with the move, though... I've never been to Arizona though I hear nothing but good things!
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I've been in AZ since 1957 before there were even freeways. I've lived and worked around many areas of the state. I've seen the influx of drivers (and snowbirds) from other states, many bringing their poor driving habits with them. And I've investigated their traffic collisions. 
I don't disagree that AZ has some of the worst drivers. Everyone's in a big hurry to get to the next stop light or the next stop sign. Slow down, pay attention and enjoy the scenery. Tucson has some of the best scenery in the state.
Make sure you take the winding road up Mount Lemmon in the Santa Catalina Mountains located in the Coronado National Forest. It's just over 9,000 ft. A great drive at any time, but especially to escape the summer heat. We've been up there in June and still found patches of snow.
I don't disagree that AZ has some of the worst drivers. Everyone's in a big hurry to get to the next stop light or the next stop sign. Slow down, pay attention and enjoy the scenery. Tucson has some of the best scenery in the state.
Make sure you take the winding road up Mount Lemmon in the Santa Catalina Mountains located in the Coronado National Forest. It's just over 9,000 ft. A great drive at any time, but especially to escape the summer heat. We've been up there in June and still found patches of snow.
Last edited by hotwheels57; Oct 25, 2010 at 04:07 PM.
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I took this photo of my Vette in the parking lot of the Mt Lemmon ski area Just a few minutes from the North edge of Tucson during the annual Corvette run to Mt Lemmon this last July. It was in the low 70's up there and was very enjoyable ride with the top down!
Last edited by RJRSW; Oct 25, 2010 at 04:29 PM. Reason: Added photo of Mt Lemmon ski area
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I'm glad this came up, i'm planning on moving near Pheonix next year! It's awesome seeing so much good stuff happening down there. I'm really looking forward to the Tombstone event now. That is one i've gotta see!
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No more putting the Vette away for a few months every year because of the weather. It is 80 and sunny here in Tucson today.
This link is to a bunch of photos from a couple of weeks ago at the Tombstone get together:
http://lt4play.phanfare.com/4854580#imageID=111976261
Last edited by RJRSW; Oct 25, 2010 at 05:13 PM.
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Thanks for the info I have google'd Tucson vette clubs and have a posted in the southwest section also. Just wanted info from forum brothers and sisters can't wait to get there too bad my car is not done yet. I'm having some airbrushing done in the center of my motor city mold hood and under the hood on the engine covers. I'm also having a cam, headers and tune done. C YA"LL THERE
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Hey bro look up desertstreetcars.com we do a lot of hanging out and cruises bunch of different cars, ACE as stated above is the bigger one in Phoenix they just did a run to Laughlin but most of the guys I know in Tucson with American Muscle hang out at desert street.
If you want a little more info pm me and Ill hook you up.
If you want a little more info pm me and Ill hook you up.