Southwest Invitational / Indian Summer


The New Mexico Corvette Association (NMCA) belongs to and is recognized by the National Council of Corvette Clubs (NCCC). Annually NMCA presents sanctioned Corvette competitive events with national points associated and awarded.
This tradition began in 1969 and came to be known as "Indian Summer" due to the fact that the event was usually held in mid-late September or early October.
Weather conditions are generally ideal during this season and the name helped identify the event with New Mexico, its people and its heritage. From time to time, for a variety of reasons, this annual event would occasionally shift to the late spring period. Weather conditions were favorable and NMCA became a launch event for the summer rather than a season wrap up. Since a spring event didn't really match with "Indian Summer", a new name emerged and the event became known as "Southwest Invitational" (SWI). You may see either or both of these two names in mentions and materials. The important thing to remember is that they both identify the premier Corvette competitive event in New Mexico, and perhaps the southwest.

2013


NMCA Southwest Invitational returns to the Land of Enchantment. Multiple NCCC events and points up for grabs during this highly competitive and tremendously fun weekend of Corvette excitement.

Click here to see all the official results.

2013 Indian Summer / SWI Event Photos

2007

The 2007 Southwest Invitational / Indian Summer event was conducted September 28th - 30th. The host facility was Route 66 Casino, where some events started and/or finished and was also the venue for evening meals. Sandia MotorSports Park is a world class racing venue, and was used for the autocross action.

2007 Indian Summer / SWI Event Photos



2006

The 2006 Southwest Invitational was conducted September 29th through October 1st. Route 66 Casino was the primary facility and Sandia MotorSports Park was home for autocross and funkhana action.

Events included:
golf outing (non-sanctioned)
people's choice car show
funkhana
two match times
three autocrosses

2006 Indian Summer / SWI Event Photos



2005


The 2005 Southwest Invitational was conducted September 23rd through 25th.
Santa Ana Star Casino was the primary facility for social, autocross and funkhana action.

Events included:
golf outing (non-sanctioned)
people's choice car show
funkhana
poker run
TSD
match time
two autocrosses

2005 Indian Summer / SWI Event Photos



2004

The 2004 Southwest Invitational was conducted September 24th through 26th.
Santa Ana Star Casino was the primary facility for social activities and dining.
Sandia MotorSports Park was used for autocross events.

Events included:
golf outing (non-sanctioned)
funkhana
poker run
hidden time
dice game
match time
two autocrosses

2004 Indian Summer / SWI Event Photos



2003


The 2003 Southwest Invitational was conducted May 16th through 18th.
Wyndham Garden was the primary facility for social events and dining.
Traditions Mall was used for the funkhana and Sandia MotorSports Park was home for autocross action.

Events included:
golf outing (non-sanctioned)
poker run
hidden time
funkhana
match time
two autocrosses

2003 Indian Summer / SWI Event Photos



2002


The 2002 Southwest Invitational was conducted May 31st through June 2nd.
Crowne Plaza Hotel was the primary facility for social events. Sandia MotorSports Park was used for racing events.

Events included:
golf outing (non-sanctioned)
funkhana
poker run
hidden time
two autocrosses

2002 Indian Summer / SWI Event Photos



2001


The 2001 Southwest Invitational was conducted April 20th through 22nd.
The Sheraton Old Town Hotel was the primary facility for social events, rallye staging and the funkhana.
Sandia MotorSports Park was home for autocross action.

Events included:
golf outing (non-sanctioned)
funkhana
econo run
two autocrosses

2001 Indian Summer / SWI Event Photos



2000

The 2000 Southwest Invitational was conducted in September.

Events included:
golf outing (non-sanctioned)
funkhana
autocross

2000 Indian Summer / SWI Event Photos