Neon Nights on Route 66 Car show

Join us for Neon Nights on Route 66, an unforgettable evening dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and families in our community! Proceeds from this event will benefit the UNM Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.


Funds raised through Children’s Miracle Network are unrestricted, meaning they are directed where they are needed most within the local hospital. These contributions support vital initiatives such as providing charitable care for children, funding groundbreaking research for life-saving treatments and cures, training future doctors and nurses, and offering comfort and reassurance to families during some of their most difficult times. Every dollar raised stays local, directly impacting children in our community.


Event Details

Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Location: The Downs Racetrack & Casino

(145 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM)

Registration

Vehicle participant entry is $20.00 per vehicle, with convenient on-site registration available.


Awards

Show off your ride and compete in 10+ categories, with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards, plus a variety of specialty awards.


Come out for a great night of cars, community, and giving back at Neon Nights on Route 66—together, we can help bring hope, healing, and brighter futures to children in need.


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All Mustangs Welcome

Driven by passion. United by Mustangs.



Founded in 2024, the High Desert Mustang Club was created to bring together individuals who share a passion for the preservation, restoration, and enjoyment of the Ford Mustang. Our club exists to provide a social and recreational environment where members can connect, share experiences, and enjoy the automotive hobby together.


As a regional club of the Mustang Club of America, we are proud to represent the Mustang community throughout New Mexico with enthusiasm, respect, and a forward-thinking spirit. We welcome enthusiasts of all backgrounds and experience levels, whether your Mustang is new or classic, original or modified, show-ready or still a work in progress.


The High Desert Mustang Club is built on camaraderie, inclusiveness, and a shared appreciation for the Mustang legacy. Through cruises, car shows, social gatherings, and automotive events, our members enjoy opportunities to spend time together while celebrating a common interest.


While our primary purpose is to provide social and recreational activities for our members, the club also occasionally hosts events that create opportunities to support and collaborate with nonprofit organizations through designated fundraising efforts. These activities reflect the interests of our membership while remaining centered on fellowship and enjoyment of the hobby.

Above all, our goal is to create a welcoming environment where friendships are formed, knowledge is shared, and the enjoyment of Mustang ownership brings people together.


Sponsors

We proudly recognize our sponsors on this page to show appreciation for their support in helping create memorable experiences for our members.

Past Events

Founder/President

Hello. My name is Chris. First, I want to thank you for visiting our club website. We are a new Mustang Car Club formed in 2024 in central New Mexico. I hope you enjoy what you see and consider joining our club. My vision for High Desert Mustang Club is simple, everyone has a voice, and we treat each other like family. My goal was to create a mustang club that allowed all members to express their opinions and collaborate to make the club the best it can be. I wanted a mustang club that people not only enjoy but are proud to be members of. When joining a car club, the goal is to have fun and share experiences with one another. Whether it’s hanging out at car club events or with other club members on a personal level, our club offers members the opportunity to create those family-like bonds. By participating in club activities, members get to know one another, which then adds to the value of the car club. As part of my mission, I wanted to also create a mustang club that would participate in providing support to the community, other car clubs and charitable organizations around New Mexico. It takes a team to make all this happen and I believe you’ll find that with the High Desert Mustang Club!