The Ford Mustang finally has a place to call home
After 55 years, the Ford Mustang finally has a place to call home. The Mustang Owner’s Museum is located in Concord, NC. It is just a short drive (less than a mile) away from Charlotte Motor Speedway. At the time of this article being written, the Museum is still under construction and is planning its Grand Opening on April 17th, 2019. Continue reading below to get more information about the Grand Opening and 55 Years of Mustang Event.
Mustang Owner’s Museum Construction
The Museum building is roughly 35,000 sq. ft. That’s a whole lot of room for Mustangs and Mustang related memorabilia! I had the opportunity to attend National Mustang Day back in 2017 and view the grounds before construction began. Below you can see progression images that the Museum has gone through since late 2017.
Footings have been placed and the steel frame is starting to take shape.
The steel frame is complete and the first pre-cast wall is going into place.
Before all of the walls and floor was poured, the Mustang Owner’s Museum invited some of their Museum members to visit the construction site. Members were able to bring their Mustangs inside the Museum and get an update on the construction process.
The floor has been poured! So much room for Mustang activities.
The parking lot has been graded and is ready for pavement to be poured.
The Preview Museum
While the Museum is under construction, a Preview Museum opened to give Mustang enthusiasts a “preview” of what you could expect to see when the Museum opens on April 17th, 2019. Over the 10 month span of being open, the Preview Museum had attracted several hundred guests on a local, national and international scale.
The Preview Museum opened in March of 2018. There were several Mustangs that were on display and a lot of unique Mustang memorabilia. Some of the vehicles included new ROUSH Mustangs from Tindol ROUSH Performance, a restored ’75 Mustang II, 2014 Shelby GT500 SuperSnake Widebody and a Playboy Pink ’67 Mustang.
The Preview Museum closed down in December of 2018. It is now being used as a workshop to organize memorabilia and put together displays that are going into the Mustang Owner’s Museum permanent location.
55 Years of Mustang Event
The Ford Mustang turns 55 this year. The Mustang Owner’s Museum is hosting an event called the 55 Years of Mustang. The event is being put together to celebrate the Ford Mustang’s 55th birthday on April 17th, 2019. I’m sure you’re wondering where this event is going to take place aren’t you?
They will be taking over Charlotte Motor Speedway on April 17th – 20th with daily activities that any Mustang enthusiast would enjoy. There will be Open Track Sessions on the new Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL, a Guinness World Record Attempt for the largest Mustang parade and seminars from notable figures within the Mustang community. Some of the guest speakers include Gale Halderman, Art Hyde, Bud Magaldi and John Clor. For more information regarding event details and registration, please visit this link.
55 Years of Mustang Event Itinerary
Tuesday | April 16, 2019
– Registration Packet Pick-Up (location & time to be determined)
– Welcome Party @ Cabarrus Brewing Company 6PM
Wednesday | April 17, 2019 (National Mustang Day)
– Registration Packet Pick-Up (location & time to be determined)
– Show Field Parking Lot Opens 9AM
– Mustang Owner’s Museum Grand Opening 9AM-5PM
– National Mustang Day Party, 6PM
Dinner at Cabarrus Arena featuring special guest speakers
Cabarrus Arena
4751 Highway 49
N, Concord, NC 28025
Thursday | April 18, 2019
– Registration Packet Pick-Up (location & time to be determined)
– Show Field Parking Lot Opens 9AM
– Open Track Event at Charlotte Motor Speedway 8AM-5PM
– Mustang Owner’s Museum Open 9AM-5PM
– Guinness World Record Parade of Mustangs, Charlotte Motor Speedway 6PM
Friday | April 19, 2019
– Registration Packet Pick-Up (location & time to be determined)
– Show Field Parking Lot Opens 9AM
– Open Track Event at Charlotte Motor Speedway 8AM-5PM
– Mustang Owner’s Museum Open 9AM-5PM
– Hall of Fame Dinner/Induction/guest speakers at the Mustang Owner’s Museum 6PM
Saturday | April 20, 2019
– Registration Packet Pick-Up (location & time to be determined)
– Show Field Parking Lot Opens 9AM
– Mustang Owner’s Museum Open 9AM-5PM
– Parade Laps around Charlotte Motor Speedway 12PM
– Saturday Night Banquet at Mustang Owner’s Museum
No host bar 6-7PM
Buffet dinner 7-8PM
Guest speaker 8-9PM (to be announced)
