January 6: Conroe, Texas
Lucky’s Rod Run at the Kroger parking lot, Rte. 105, just west of 145 in Conroe. Cruise kicks off at 9 a.m. Join hundreds of fine cars at the annual run to the Chicken Oil Company in Bryan/College Station. About 300 to 500 cars attend this cruise. Hosted by the Houston Mopar Connection Club. For info, visit www.houstonmopars.org/events.html.

January 19-27: Detroit, Mich.
North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) at the Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center, One Washington Blvd. One of the world’s foremost auto shows, with many North American and global model introductions. Contact NAIAS (248) 643-0250 or visit www.naias.com.

January 26: Melbourne, Fla.
Mopar Super Swap IX, presented by the Mopars of Brevard (MOB), at Wickham Park Pavilion (3719 Wickham Rd), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Mopar-only swap meet, all makes car/truck corral and show (no judging). Scale model contest/show. Dash plaques and goody bags to the first 100 registrants. Door prizes, 50/50 drawing, and more. Contact Andy Caldwell (321) 633-4541, superb426@earthlink.net, or Penny Anderson (321) 727-1039, pander2211@aol.com. Visit www.spacey.net/cconnor/MOB.html for a downloadable flyer.

January 27: Warren, Mich.
WPC Great Lakes Region Swap Meet at Macomb Community College. Michigan’s largest indoor all Mopar swap meet. E-mail Richard Bowman RBo2319704@aol.com or contact John (586) 322-8518.

February 1-2: Columbia, Mo.
4th annual Mid-Winter Mopar Madness Swap Meet at Boone County Fairgrounds. Swap Meet held indoors with 11' X 9' spaces available at $40 in advance by January 20, 2008, or $50 at the door. For more info call (573) 291-0999 (evening) or (573) 592-1991 (day), or e-mail 1moparcrazy@mchsi.com.

February 4-6: Albuquerque, N.M.
Supernationals at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds, Lujan Complex. Contact Matt Torres (505) 294-7273 or visit www.moparclub.com.

February 8-17: Chicago, Ill.
100th Chicago Auto Show, the largest auto show in North America, at McCormick Place, Lake Shore Dr. at 23rd St. Show spans 1.3 million square feet and showcases nearly 1,000 vehicles, including the official introduction of the 2009 Dodge Challenger. Numerous accessories and auto-related exhibits, competition vehicles, project, antique and collector cars. Contact the information line (630) 424-6030 or visit www.ChicagoAutoShow.com.

February 17: Daytona Beach, Fla.
The 50th running of the Daytona 500. The 200-lap, 500-mile NASCAR Nextel Cup Series race held annually at Daytona International Speedway. For more info visit www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com.

February 23-24: Monticello, Iowa.
39th annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Rod & Custom Car Show at the Monticello Berndes Center (formerly the Youth Center Building), 766 North Maple St. One of the oldest and longest running shows of its kind in the Midwest will feature a new section of street rods, custom cars, motorcycles, street machines, race cars and pickups in competition for cash prizes and Budweiser trophies. For more info visit www.rodandcustomcarshow.com or contact Tom Muller (319) 465-5119.

March 1-2: Indianapolis, Ind.
13th annual Chrysler Performance Trade Show and Swap Meet at Indiana State Fairgrounds. All indoors and heated. More than 150,000 square feet of Chrysler performance and restoration parts. New and used products from leading vendors and parts swappers. For info, call (317) 862-0226.

March 2: Las Vegas, Nev.
UAW-Dodge 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Phone the Speedway (800) 644-4444 or visit www.lvms.com.

March TBD: 20th Florida Mopar Nationals.
All Mopar and AMC car show. One of Florida’s largest shows! Awards vendors, music, giveaways and BBQ. Hosted by Florida Mopar Connection Club. Contact Rollin Maycumber (954) 920-7096 or e-mail floridamopar@bellsouth.net.

March 15-23: Moab, Utah
Easter Jeep Safari. Catch the largest Jeep trail event of the year! Day-long trail rides depart from Moab throughout the 9-day event. Visit the vendor arena. For trail sign up and event information, contact the Red Rock 4-Wheelers at www.rr4w.com

March 28-30: Las Vegas, Nev.
Mopars at the Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Visit www.moparsatthestrip.com.

April 4-6: Albuquerque, N.M.
8th annual Southwestern Muscle Car Nationals in the Lujan building at Expo New Mexico. The “Original” all-makes, all-muscle car show in the U.S. Trophies, plaques and cash awards! Indoor venue. For more info visit www.swmusclecarnats.com.

April 25-27: Primm, Nev.
Freedom Run 111. All Chrysler Car Show at Buffalo Bills Resort and Casino. Car, Truck, PT Cruiser, Viper and Prowler classes. Concessions, vendors, goodie bags, dash plaques, live band and more. Rain or shine. Free event T-shirt to all pre-registered. For more info contact “Johnny 5” (951) 285-3121 or Bill (760) 740-0552. Download an entry form at www.doubledcruisers.com.

April 26: Mobile, Ala.
13th annual Mopars at the Battleship, 2701 Battleship Parkway. Exclusive Mopar car show & swap meet, rain or shine. Show proceeds to benefit the Mulherin Custodial Home. All show vehicles must be Mopar/AMC powered. Oldies music, cash drawing, awards and more. Contact Larry Jordan (251) 653-5154, Wayne Hightower (251) 653-1071 or Johnny Burge (251) 666-0080, or visit www.southernmopar.org.

May 2-3: Hampton, Ga.
6th annual Landmark Mopar Southern Classic at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Sponsored by Landmark Dodge, The North Georgia Mopar Club, and Trailers for Less, Inc. Show expanded to two days with the addition of Street Racing on Friday night. For more info, e-mail 2008moparshow@mindspring.com.

May 3-4: Branson, Mo.
Mopar Enthusiasts Car Club of America and Area 57 present Mopars in May at Area 57, on the 76 Strip. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (CDT). For more info, e-mail moparenthusiasts@cox.net.