Showing posts with label CIC. Show all posts
Showing posts with label CIC. Show all posts

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Chryslers in the Canyon 7 Cancellation Notice

Chryslers in the Canyon 7 has been cancelled.

Sadly, today, we are forced to announce that Chryslers in the Canyon 7 has been cancelled. We have tried everything possible and pursued every avenue to prevent this from becoming a reality, but unfortunately we could not work things out due to new insurance requirements. We want to break the news now in order to allow folks to make other plans, or attend other Mopar events that weekend.

Chryslers in the Canyon was founded to be different, and different it was. 100% ALL MOPAR, No Entry Fees, No Politics, and No BS were all selling points of the original show, which by the way, most people said could never happen, let alone forming a Mopar club in Amarillo.

Chryslers in the Canyon built upon the solid foundation of being fun and free with the incredible venue offered by Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Having the show held in the canyon offered a truly unique, memorable, and undeniably picturesque setting that no rival show could match.

With a solid, unique foundation, an incredible venue, and genuine grassroots efforts the show began to grow. Our most successful show was Chryslers in the Canyon 6…I projected CIC 7 to be even better. In addition to slowly pulling more-and-more locals out of the woodwork, CIC thrived thru first hand experiences relayed by our guests from out-of-town.

It is the folks who came from the greatest distance who continued to come back, but with friends, who really made the event special. When we coupled our grassroots approach with the natural beauty of Palo Duro Canyon we had the selling point needed to bring folks to town.

As the years went by, more-and-more people became aware of the show and made plans to attend. Our efforts in promoting the show by first-hand experience, YouTube videos, and forum posts kept costs low. It remains a personable and practical strategy that yielded greater turnout encouraging new folks from farther out to join in and be a part of something special.

Unfortunately, those plans and ambitions for Chryslers in the Canyon 7 are now laid to rest.

We would like to thank each and every person who has attended the show and told their Mopar brethren about it. We would like to thank everyone who has continued to come back despite the long drive. We would like to thank those who came out to Palo Duro Canyon despite being told it was too remote. We would like to thank those of you who just came out on a whim and wound up having a good time. That is all we ever hoped the show to be…a good time for anyone who attended.

We would like to thank the Palo Duro Canyon Staff and Rangers who have helped orchestrate the event and made all of our guests feel welcome. A special thanks is extended to the Rangers who helped make the coveted Park Ranger’s Pick selection each year. Similarly, we want to thank CIC Staff members who have devoted time, effort, or finances to help run past shows, or cover previous awards.

Chryslers in the Canyon was a show unlike any other. It was fun, it was free, and helped bring folks together, with their Mopars, for one day to have a good time. Again, that was the ultimate goal…to get folks out, give the hesitant incentive to come out, and to pull in all the regional Mopars to form one, giant, mass of High Impact Happiness.

A lot of first time attendees commented that they couldn’t believe how fast the time went when they were in the canyon and that the whole day just flew by…We liked to console them by explaining that when you bring that much torque and horsepower together at the same time, it is not uncommon to shift Earth’s axis just a bit.

We hope that all of you will continue to look back fondly on your memories of Chryslers in the Canyon and perhaps encourage more folks in your area to embrace our unorthodox strategy of simply putting a show on for fun…No Politics, No BS, No Entry Fees, just fun.

We sincerely apologize to those of you planning to attend this year and hope you have a great weekend come October 10th. We would suggest you get some friends together and have some fun with your Mopars, wherever you may be; It doesn’t need to be fancy, it doesn’t need to be sponsored, it just needs to be fun. The good things in life don’t always last forever and it is advantageous to enjoy them while you can.

Thank you all once more for your interest in Chryslers in the Canyon and for helping be a part of the show’s success.

Have a great weekend and remember to make the most with what you’ve got,

Amarillo Area Mopars



**Update 9/25/2015 at 7:57 PM CST**

In order to set the record straight, here is what you need to know as per our conversations and meetings with insurance agents, legal advisers, other event organizers, and park staff:

The event was NOT cancelled due to the cost of the $500,000 Insurance Policy. 

The event WAS cancelled because of the liability above and beyond the $500,000, which one individual must assume. 


Some of you have suggested we increase the $500,000 to a larger coverage; we have already pursued that avenue. Ultimately, we are still left with one individual having to assume all responsibility past the policy’s threshold. 

While some of you are offering to chip in to cover the cost of the Insurance Policy, that is much appreciated, but not the issue. The issue remains liability past the insured amount.

We appreciate everyone’s concerns and understand your frustrations. However, Chryslers in the Canyon will not be happening this year and will not be moving locations. CIC was a special event at a special venue.

We have no planned events.  Amarillo Area Mopars, nor Chryslers in the Canyon is to be held responsible for any damages, or accidents occurring at any such events. The individual organizing those activities will have to assume any and all risks. 

Based on what we have learned over the course of this experience, we would highly advise anyone pursuing an auxiliary event to obtain insurance coverage. You will have to sign off on the policy, including any and all liabilities past your insured amount.

Friday, January 2, 2015

Chryslers in the Canyon 7 Flyer

Here is the official flyer for Chryslers in the Canyon 7!  We will update it as things progress.

You can help us out by pre-registering for the event...It will help us with classes, awards, and parking.  Just take this link and fill out the form!

CIC 7 Pre-Registration
http://www.amarilloareamopars.com/cic7registration

Check back regularly for updates...



You can also keep up with all things CIC by way of the following links:

Amarillo Area Mopars Forum: http://www.amarilloareamopars.com/phpBB3

AAM on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/AmarilloMopars

AAM on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AmarilloAreaMopars

CIC 7 Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1571484726423750

AAM YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/AmarilloAreaMopars

Friday, September 19, 2014

CIC Proudly Supports the Wounded Warrior Project



You can click the image to be taken directly to our Donation Page, or you can find it in the Right Hand Sidebar.  Thank you for your support!

Friday, September 12, 2014

CIC6 Sponsor Profile: Summit Racing Equipment


We are pleased to announce that Summit Racing Equipment is on board as a sponsor for Chryslers in the Canyon 6!

Summit Racing Equipment offers performance parts and accessories for Mopar of all eras at great prices!

You can start browsing and building your newest project here:
http://www.summitracing.com/

Join us Saturday, October 11th, 2014 at CIC6 to see just what they have in store for us!

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Chryslers in the Canyon 6 SWAP MEET


For the first time in event history, Chryslers in the Canyon 6 will feature a Swap Meet!

You can bring your cars, trucks, parts, accessories, and automobilia to the show and sell it to other Mopar Gearheads.  If you don't want to lug around engine blocks and transmission housings take a few pictures, and make flyers to post!  We will have a board or table, dedicated to the classifieds.

You can pre-register for Chryslers in the Canyon 6 here:
http://www.amarilloareamopars.com/cic6registration

If you are not a member on the AAM Forum, you can sign up and take advantage of our FREE 24/7 Swap Meet in the Classifieds Section:
http://www.amarilloareamopars.com/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=23

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Chryslers in the Canyon V: Thank You for Making the Show a Success!

Well, Chryslers in the Canyon V is in the books.

We were once again blessed with picture perfect weather for a car show...that worked out well for the 120 Mopars we had on site to enjoy the day!!

On behalf of myself and all the other CIC Staff Members, we can not thank you enough for taking the time and funding a trip to come in from out-of-town and join us in the canyon.

We had a lot of first timers and the response I repeatedly heard from them was, "This is the best venue I've ever been at for a car show."  We aren't joking around when we tell you that you can get some one-of-a-kind shots of you and your Mopar in the canyon.

We hope that you enjoyed your time in the Amarillo Area and we would love to have you join us again for Chryslers in the Canyon VI, or any other event.  We have grown Chryslers in the Canyon from a small gathering to what you saw today.  CIC is a true grass-roots car show.  The show's best growth honestly comes from you...When you go back home and tell folks what a good time you had, show your buddies pictures, and relive the experience you help the event continue to develop.  We think word of mouth remains the best asset to Chryslers in the Canyon's future.

Similarly, I have to give a big thanks to everyone "behind the scenes" who work not only at the event, but all through the year to promote, setup, and fund Chryslers in the Canyon.  The awards, pavilion, and anything else you see and enjoy has come courtesy of the contributions of our members.


Della has taken over 1,200 pictures from the show.  As you might have guessed, it is going to take some time to sort through the pictures and get them online.  The minute that happens we will let you know!  Remember, Della doesn't take the pics on an hourly fee, or lump sum for the event, she does it free of charge.  She only sees a return when you order pictures from her site.  As someone who has ordered pics from every CIC and a few other high-profile events she covered for us, I have yet to be disappointed and the pricing and quality of the pictures has been nothing short of stellar.

You may again have the shot at seeing your car in Chrysler Power's event coverage...We will naturally be the first to relay the news!

As usual, the toughest thing for those of us on the CIC Staff Side of the equation to handle was the awards presentation.  There are so many deserving cars and trucks...We upped the award total to 28 this year and would have liked to have had a lot more.  It is a truly demanding task, but we do our best to spread the awards out.  It was said many times today, but this really was an amazing show field.

We lucked out and the park once again cut everyone the group rate admission...They really enjoy getting to see all the cars come in to the park and are very proud to see out-of-the-area folks make the trip!

The next few days you will start to see pictures, video, and more surface online...We will update you here, on the AAM Forum, AAM News Page, AAM Twitter Feed, AAM Facebook Page, AAM YouTube Channel, and AAM Google + Page.

This truly was a great event and we hope that you feel the same way!  Several AAMers and CIC Staff Members have said it was one of the best times they've had so far...That is really saying something!

Personally, I never really get the time I'd like to check out all the Mopars and visit...Testament to how busy of a day it was, I didn't even remember to tell folks that I need your help voting for the Mopar 10 to have a shot at the Mopar Top Eliminator!  I figure I just as well plug it now: http://a.pgtb.me/FfxH6P  You can vote once every 24 Hours.  I am "Vehicle #5."  Please vote and share the link with your friends!

Again, I speak not only for myself, but everyone behind the scenes and in AAM...Thank YOU for coming out to Chryslers in the Canyon V and making it a success.  The goal remains to provide a place where Mopar folks can meet up and have some fun together.  We hope you will join us again next year!

Sincerely,

Lance
Founder, Amarillo Area Mopars
www.amarilloareamopars.com

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Chryslers in the Canyon V: Official Event T-Shirts Available Now!

Well, as promised, you can now order in your Official Chryslers in the Canyon V T-Shirts!

Just head over to the AAM Storefront and click on the Chryslers in the Canyon V Section:
http://www.cafepress.com/amarilloareamopars/10436288

The shirts are all designed on white, as it was voted the color of choice.

The AAM Logo is on the Front, Left Chest and the back features the full rendering of Courtney's custom artwork!

These shirts are screen printed, so they are a step up from an iron on, or vinyl transfer look and should keep you cooler in the summer months.

I have ordered one in, had no issues with the order process, had the shirt in about a week, and it passed my scrutiny.  Here is what the artwork looks like on a real shirt:


You can also see it up close in a quick, video review:

<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/YbrbuErWeNg" width="459"></iframe>

There are of course other CIC Products up for order like some CIC V Stickers and various water bottles etc.  You can find more info on those products here: http://home.amarilloareamopars.com/

I can only personally vouch for what I have ordered in...so far the finish and initial quality has been very good.  When ordering, what you see is what you get.  If you see a product and the design doesn't look right, or up to your standards you have two-optoins: Don't order it, or buy it and hope for the best.

If you have any questions feel free to ask.  Cafe Press is a very reputable third party retailer and as much as I would like to stay "local" it has proven far too difficult to find someone that is into shirts/stickers etc, will take on work, does their job, and actually does it well.  I foresee no issues with Cafe Press and if you have any trouble, you can contact them directly and should get your issue resolved in a quick and professional manner.

If you want to see the CIC V Shirt, or any other of the merchandise I have ordered in let me know and I will try to make it happen.  If you order now you should have your CIC V Merchandise in BEFORE the October Cruise Night.

Hope you enjoy it, and again, a big thanks to Courtney for designing the CIC V Artwork for us!

Sunday, September 15, 2013

CIC V Updates: 75 + Pre-Registered for a Great Time

Well folks, earlier this week we clipped the 75 mark in terms of pre-registration!

An awful lot of the folks that pre-registered are coming in from out of the area...While it would be great if we had the local crowd pre-register at the same clip, you have to realize that this does one key thing...

It bodes very well for yet another great turnout!


In the past, it has not been uncommon to see actual turnout outpace pre-registration by 20-60%.  In fact, our best turnout more than doubled pre-registration!

We never know what will happen until the day of the show, but we can all work towards spreading the word and getting even more folks involved in the action.  I have been to everything from small town shows to big national events and no one does what we do.

Best location in the country, no entry fee, and a guaranteed good time.  Good luck getting that picture of a lifetime at the local strip mall, or fair grounds.

Our goal has been to keep things simple and keep things fun.  We want folks that take time to attend Chryslers in the Canyon to not only make it an annual staple, but tell their friends back home about it...That is just what has happened and that is why each of our past events has been the best yet.  You can expect that trend to continue at CIC V!

Let's take a look at what we currently know:

Chrysler Power is back!

Della Moyer Photography is once again shooting the event and private sessions!

New Mexico, Colorado, Kansas and Oklahoma will all be represented!

Lubbock, Midland, Odessa, Abilene, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and more are all sending Mopars!

Mopars from all eras are slated to attend...Nostalgic Race Cars up to Factory Fresh!

Lone Star Mopars Online Magazine will be covering the show and featuring rides!

The famous "rolling car show" videos will return for their 5th Year!

And we have tons more in the works:

CIC V Artwork by Courtney will be revealed later this week!

Shirts and More will be up for order soon!

Several other big announcements are coming!

If you haven't done so, please pre-register:
http://www.amarilloareamopars.com/cicvregistration

Also, feel free to sign up on the forum if you have any questions:
http://www.amarilloareamopars.com/phpBB3/index.php

Stay tuned and please make plans to join us for Chryslers in the Canyon V on Saturday, October 12th, 2013...We guarantee you, your family, and your Mopar will have a great time!









Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Chryslers in the Canyon IV: Drive-In Video

As you have come to expect with Chryslers in the Canyon, here is a drive-in video that features a few of the Mopars rolling in for the big show:

Panning with HD Camera



GoPro HD Fixed Camera:


Stay tuned for more pictures and videos from this great event!  You don't want to miss them!  If you have any pictures or videos you would like to share, please feel free to send them in...we will give you credit for the submission.

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Chryslers in the Canyon IV Winners

Here is a list of Winners from Chryslers in the Canyon IV.  We had a great turnout and the most difficult part of the show was simply selecting the winners as we had so many top-notch and deserving Mopars on hand.

All of the pictures below came from our pro-photographer Della Moyer.  You can order these shots from her Smugmug account.  Here is the link:
http://dellamoyer.smugmug.com/Cars-Car-Shows/Chryslers-in-the-Canyon-2012/25936543_mcWn7b#!i=2150866232&k=prvtHfg

I may go ahead and make a video of the winners as well...Stay tuned for that!

As always, thanks to everyone who came out, the staff who worked so hard and put in the time and money to make this possible, Wayne at Bubba's Tees for the on-site shirts, Della for taking the pics and D&L Automotive Machine and Race Engine's for sponsoring the dash plaques.


Long Hauler: Kevin (Rednug), 2011 Dodge Challenger R/T 




Park Ranger's Pick: Charlie, 1961 Plymouth Fury


Most Photogenic Mopar: Michelle, 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T "Gnarley"


Forgotten Mopar: Brian, 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T


Martin M Blues Man Award: Graham, 1968 Plymouth GTX


Garnier Albus Memorial Award: Roy, 2011 Dodge Challenger R/T


Jon Wolfe Memorial Restomod Award: Rodney, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda 440+6


Mondini Automotive Best Paint & Body: Bill, 1974 Plymouth Barracuda


D&L Automotive Machine and Race Engines Best Engine: Warren,  1967 Plymouth Satellite



Canon's Pick: Dillon, 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner


Lone Star Mopars Online Magazine: Belden 1968 Dodge Dart


Founder's Pick: Joe, 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner


Best of Show New Challenger, Stock: Mike,  2011 Dodge Challenger SRT


Best of Show New Challenger, Modified: Lance, Mopar 10


Best E-Body: Ed, 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T


Best B-Body: Larry and Pat, 1970 Dodge Charger R/T


Best A-Body: Kenny, 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger


Best Pre-65 Mopar: Charlie, 1961 Plymouth Fury


GPMM Pick: Ed, 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T


Chrysler Powrer Magazine Best Modern Mopar: Kevin, 2011 Dodge Challenger R/T


Chrysler Power Magazine Best Classic Mopar: Joe, 1968 Dodge Dart GTS


AAM Pick Best Truck: Richard & Rosetta, 1978 Dodge Lil' Red Express


AAM Pick Best Modern Mopar: Tom, 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T


AAM Pick Best Muscle Mopar: Jimmy, 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T


AAM Pick Best of Show: George, Dodge Viper

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Chryslers in the Canyon IV Awards List

This year we have really upped the ante with 24 Awards, including Best Classic Mopar and Best Modern Mopar from Chrysler Power and Performance Mopars Magazine!  Also in the mix are awards from D&L Racing Engines, Mondini Automotive, and Lone Star Mopars.

Remember, we base our awards on anticipated turnout...this is why it is critical that you pre-register.  If we get an influx of A-Bodies this year, you can expect to see them sectioned off accordingly next year.

That said, let's take a look at this year's impressive line-up:


AAM Pick Best of Show 


AAM Pick Best Muscle Mopar 


AAM Pick Best Modern Mopar 

AAM Pick Best Truck 


Park Ranger's Pick 


Long Hauler 


Best Classic Mopar (Chrysler Power & Performance Mopars Magazine)


Best Modern Mopar (Chrysler Power & Performance Mopars Magazine)


Best Pre-65 Mopar 


Best A-Body 


Best B-Body 


Best E-Body 


Mondini Automotive Best Paint and Body 


D&L Automotive Machine & Race Engines Best Engine 


Founder's Pick 


Lone Star Mopars' Pick 


Canon's Pick 


Best of Show New Challenger Stock 


Best of Show New Challenger Modified 


Garnier Albus Memorial Challenger Award 


Jon Wolfe Memorial Restomod Award 


Martin M Blues Man Award 


The Forgotten Mopars 1975-1992 Best of Class In Memory of: The Forgotten Warriors: Us Military, 1973-1991 


Most Photogenic Mopar 




As you can see...with 24 awards we have really ratcheted up the hardware output.  Chryslers in the Canyon IV will be covered in Chrysler Power Magazine, Lone Star Mopars, and will have pictures and videos that you will likely see on all places Mopar across the internet.

CIC is truly a grass-roots event.  We have kept the emphasis on FUN, the price at a minimum, and eliminated all the bs and redtape you find at most car shows.  The result is a great time and once you attend, you will pen it in as an annual event.

We do ask that winners stick around a little while after the awards ceremony so we can have Della snap pictures of you, your Mopar, and your new hardware.  It won't take long and it forever cements the memory and milestone for you and your Mopar.